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Game Commission to meet Oct 10.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, to conduct a closed executive session. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. and will take place virtually. The full agenda, and other information, is available on the Department of Game and Fish website.If you are interested in viewing the meeting, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. More information, including how to join the meeting by phone, is available on the Department's website.In addition, there will be a live webcast on the Department's website. Webcast participants can listen to the meeting using a desktop computer or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Ryan [...]

Oct 7, 2024|

Wildlife law violation checkpoints start for hunting, fishing seasons

SANTA FE – The Department of Game and Fish is conducting checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff's offices. Please report any wildlife crime or suspected crime that you may observe while enjoying New Mexico's great outdoors. To report a wildlife crime, please call Operation Game Thief toll-free at 1-800-432-GAME (4263). Callers can remain anonymous and earn cash rewards for information leading to charges being filed. Violations can also be reported online at Operation Game Thief.

Sep 17, 2024|

Public asked to keep distance from northern New Mexico moose

TAOS – The Department is monitoring a female moose that recently appeared in northern New Mexico. Residents are reminded that moose can be dangerous and should not be approached for any reason. If a moose charges you or otherwise shows signs of aggression, run as fast as you can and try to put a boulder, car, tree or other large object between you and it. An aggressive moose can show signs such as having its ears laid back, licking its snout or having hairs raised on its neck. The moose is presently safe and appears healthy. The Department will continue to monitor its movements and will take appropriate actions to ensure public safety. Moose are a protected game animal in the state of New Mexico. New Mexico does not have an open hunting season for moose, and it is unlawful to harvest or harass them in the state. [...]

Aug 28, 2024|

Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet Aug. 15

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) has scheduled a public meeting with the Habitat Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee. The Citizen Advisory Committee will prioritize project opportunities at this meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting. An agenda will be posted on the Habitat Stamp webpage prior to the meeting. Thursday August 15, 2024, Santa Fe, 9 a.m. Attend in person at 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM, 87507 Register in advance to attend virtually A meeting agenda along with information about how to attend virtually will be available on the Department webpage,

Aug 6, 2024|

Ashlynn McGinnis: A Rising Star in Archery

The world of competitive archery has witnessed the rise of new, young talent from New Mexico. Ashlynn McGinnis, a student from Deming High School, made a significant mark in the 2024 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) IBO/3-D National Open Championship held in Daytona, Florida, on June 6-8. With a commendable score of 293 points out of 300, Ashlynn secured second place in the high school female division.  Ashlynn's achievements at the NASP IBO/3-D National Open Championship are a personal victory and a source of pride for her school and the state of New Mexico.   Because of Ashlynn's academic achievements, she earned one of just 34 coveted spots as a recipient of the NASP High School Division All-American Academic Archer award.   Ashlynn's journey in archery began at the young age of 10, under the guidance of her father Erik McGinnis. Her passion and commitment to archery [...]

Aug 2, 2024|

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