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New Mexico’s Archery in Schools Tournament Scheduled March 8, 2014

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071 Public contact: (888) 248-6966 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB. 28, 2014: NEW MEXICO’S ARCHERY IN SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED MARCH 8 RIO RANCHO, N.M. – More than 600 archers are scheduled to compete in New Mexico’s third annual National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament March 8 at the Santa Ana Star Center here. Shooting starts at 8:45 a.m. and the last flight is scheduled to start at 3:45 p.m. “There should be some really good archers competing,” said Officer Brian Guzman, NASP program coordinator for the Department of Game and Fish. “Last year’s top archer was in the top 100 of almost 10,000 kids competing at the national tournament in May.” Approximately 100 schools and more home-school students across New Mexico participate in the National Archery in the Schools Program. Schools receive free training for instructors, [...]

Time is short to apply for 2014-15 Big-Game Hunting Licenses

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071 Public contact: (888) 248-6966 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB. 28, 2014: TIME IS SHORT TO APPLY FOR 2014-15 BIG-GAME HUNTING LICENSES SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is reminding hunters that March 19 is the deadline to apply for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, oryx, ibex, bighorn sheep, javelina and Barbary sheep licenses. The department expects about 160,000 applications for about 65,000 licenses. Hunters must complete their applications before 5 p.m. MDT March 19. All applicants must have an online account at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/. Here’s how to apply: Online: Applicants can access or create accounts via the department website, https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/. From their account, applicants can access license and application choices and payment options. By phone: Hunters without computer access or who need help applying can call toll-free, (888) 248-6866 and a department representative will [...]

Chairman resigns from State Game Commission

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071 Rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB. 17, 2014: CHAIRMAN RESIGNS FROM STATE GAME COMMISSION SANTA FE – Scott Bidegain, chairman of the New Mexico Game Commission, tendered his resignation from the commission over the weekend. Bidegain represents Game Commission District 4. In his resignation letter, Bidegain stated: “I am honored to have served on the commission and as its chair. Unfortunately, I was present during a hunting incident earlier this month that will result in charges being filed shortly. I believe that it is in the best interest of the Commission and the Department that I step down at this time. I think you should be proud to know that throughout this incident, the officers at the Department acted honorably and professionally.” Department conservation officers diligently pursue all wildlife violations in their efforts to protect and conserve the state’s [...]

Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Safety Fund Grant Money Available

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Marc Hildesheim, (505) 222-4728 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 marc.hildesheim@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB. 17, 2014: OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL SAFETY FUND GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program is accepting applications for grants to promote responsible off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation and support enforcement of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act. The New Mexico Legislature enacted the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act to enhance the safety of OHV users, promote responsible use of public lands, and protect the state’s natural, cultural and historic resources. The Act requires OHVs used in New Mexico to be registered, and allows a portion of the registration fees to be returned to communities through two separate grant programs. Applicants may apply for either grant. Only projects relating to OHV safety, education, and development of trails or areas open to the public for [...]

Wild Turkeys Trapped, Relocated

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Dan Williams, (505) 476-8004 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 dan.williams@state.nm.us B-roll available FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB. 14, 2014: WILD TURKEYS TRAPPED, RELOCATED IN NEW MEXICO SANTA FE – Sixty-seven wild turkeys have new places to roost in southern New Mexico this week following successful trapping and transplant operations by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The separate transplants will increase existing turkey populations in southwestern and southeastern New Mexico, with a goal of one day offering more hunting opportunities in those areas. Early this month, the department partnered with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to trap 20 Gould’s turkeys in Arizona and move them to the “Bootheel” region of extreme southwestern New Mexico. The Gould’s turkeys, a threatened species in New Mexico, were released in the Coronado National Forest, where they will add to a growing population of birds. [...]

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