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Game Commission Meeting Postponed
SANTA FE – The State Game Commission has postponed the Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 in Santa Fe, until Friday, March 8, 2024. An agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website prior to the rescheduled meeting.
Game Commission to meet January 12 – Postponed
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy Street; Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website. If you are interested in participating and providing comments, but cannot attend the meeting in person, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. For those who wish only to view the meeting, there will also be a live webcast on the Department’s website. 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 Darren Vaughan at 505-476-8027 or darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can [...]
Game Commission to meet October 27
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington Street; Farmington, New Mexico 87401. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website. If you are interested in participating and providing comments, but cannot attend the meeting in person, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. For those who wish only to view the meeting, there will also be a live webcast on the Department’s website. 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 Darren Vaughan at 505-476-8027 or darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in [...]
Off-Highway Vehicle Law Enforcement Overtime Grant Awards Announced
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program is pleased to announce the following 2023-2024 grant cycle awards for OHV law enforcement overtime patrols: Bureau of Land Management (Farmington Field Office) - $8,000. United States National Forests in New Mexico (Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe National Forests) - $10,000. Los Lunas Open Space Rangers - $10,000. Luna County Sheriff’s Office - $8,000. Otero County Sheriff’s Office - $15,000. Pueblo of Santa Ana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Enforcement Division - $10,000. Sandoval County Sheriff’s Department - $15,000. Deming Police Department- $15,000. Since 2011, the OHV Program has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to non-profits, land management, and law-enforcement agencies. Local areas of concern have been addressed utilizing OHV-specific overtime enforcement patrols, for officers to host OHV safety training classes to certify juveniles, and conduct outreach events informing the public [...]
News Releases for 2021
Public reminded to leave young wildlife alone
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 4, 2021: Public reminded to leave young wildlife alone Spring in New Mexico is an exciting time for wildlife. This is the time of year when most babies are born. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to leave alone any deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find. Most young-of-the-year wildlife that people discover are simply hiding while awaiting their parents’ return from foraging nearby. Removing these young animals can cost them their lives, Orrin Duvuvuei, Department deer biologist, warned. “For about a week after birth, young wildlife exhibit hiding behaviors to avoid detection and increase their chance for survival. You might think it has been abandoned, but in reality, the [...]
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 5
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 3, 2021: Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 5 Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 5, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 5, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit the Department’s website. “This is a great time to take your family fishing and teach them a skill that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Mike Sloane, Director for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Before heading out, anglers are encouraged to check current fire restrictions. For information about where to fish and what to use, consult the Department’s weekly fishing [...]
Game Commission to meet June 18
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 24, 2021: Game Commission to meet June 18 SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting, 9 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at the New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse), Room 322, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Among the items on the agenda will be a hearing and final decision on applications of Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Water. Applications can be found on our website and include: Rancho Del Oso Pardo, Inc. River Bend Ranch, LLC Chama II, LLC, dba Canones Creek Ranch Fenn Farm Three Rivers Cattle Ltd. Co All comments or proposed documentary evidence related to the hearing and final decision on applications of Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Water must be provided in a written format [...]
New Mexico Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Advisory Board Meeting
New Mexico Department of Game and FishPublic contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.usFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 12, 2021:New Mexico Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Advisory Board MeetingSANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Advisory Board for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually on the OHV website.Those interested in participating and providing comments are encouraged to pre-register and attend the meeting on the Zoom webinar platform. The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Advisory Board will meet in public session to hear the following: OHV budget update, general program update, OHV education update, OHV law enforcement update and public comment.The Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle Program has an annual budget of $795,100.00 funded by revenue generated from the Trail Safety Fund. The OHV Act required the creation of the Trail Safety Fund, which [...]
Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Prioritize Projects for 2021-2022
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 12, 2021: Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Prioritize Projects for 2021-2022 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. to allow the Citizen Advisory Committee to prioritize proposed projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting (to be held virtually) in order to become familiar with the proposed projects and to offer feedback and opinions. Information about how to attend and participate in this virtual meeting will be available on the Department's Habitat Stamp webpage. Copies of the proposed projects are also available on this webpage. Comments on the proposed projects can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of [...]
News Releases for 2020
Department cautions homeowners be aware of increased bear activity in the foothills around Santa Fe
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 10, 2020: Department cautions homeowners be aware of increased bear activity in the foothills around Santa Fe SANTA FE – Due to multiple sightings of bears, including a sow and cubs, in the foothills of Santa Fe between Canyon Road and Highway 285, homeowners are reminded to remove bird feeders, store trash in a secured location and never leave pet food in a space where a bear can access it. Director Mike Sloane warns while “some may view this as a unique opportunity to view wildlife; it is very important to follow our guidelines to keep yourself and bears safe.” The Department strongly urges you to avoid approaching a bear or getting between the mother and her cubs. Conservation officer Manny Overby said, “Approaching [...]
Wildlife crimes net $74,000 in restitution
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 8, 2020: Wildlife crimes net $74,000 in restitution SANTA FE – On June 23, 2020, Sandoval County Judge James A. Noel ordered Cody W. Davis of Arnegard, N.D. to pay $74,000 in restitution to the state for poaching a trophy mule deer buck. This civil restitution included $20,000 for the mule deer which was killed out of season, without a license and resulted in the waste of game and an additional $54,000 in reimbursement to the Department for the extensive investigation required for this case. The restitution to the state is in addition to his criminal conviction which included a $3,000 donation to Operation Game Thief (OGT). An OGT tip in December of 2015 initiated the investigation. Conservation officers searched the area in question and found [...]
Encouragement elk license sale begins July 8
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 24, 2020: Encouragement elk license sale begins July 8 SANTA FE – New Mexico resident youth and senior hunters who applied and were unsuccessful in the 2020-2021 big-game draw are eligible to purchase one of nearly 1,900 antlerless elk licenses. The licenses will go on sale through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Online License System at 10 a.m. MDT July 8. The sale is designed to encourage unsuccessful youth and senior draw applicants and includes almost 1,500 licenses for any legal sporting arm and 390 licenses for muzzleloader, crossbow or bow. Licenses will be sold online only on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase a license, customers will need to log in to their Online License System account. Eligibility and requirements: For the [...]
Game Commission to meet virtually June 25
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 17, 2020: Game Commission to meet virtually June 25 SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet virtually Thursday, June 25. The full agenda and other information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website before the meeting. If you are interested in participating and providing comments, 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. The New Mexico State Game Commission meeting will also be available to view via 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. The State Game [...]
Department expands black bear population estimate survey into the Gila National Forest
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 12, 2020: Department expands black bear population estimate survey into the Gila National Forest SANTA FE – During the summer of 2020, Department biologists and conservation officers will be starting a two-year black bear population estimate study using hair snares in the Gila National Forest. Bear hair snares are a modern study technique designed to collect DNA and allow biologists to identify the number of bears in an area. Starting in early June, Department biologists and conservation officers will set up the hair snares across the Gila National Forest. The hair snares will consist of strands of barbed wire stretched across an area with bait in the middle. As bears duck under or step over the wire a small amount of hair will be collected. Elise [...]
New conservation officers graduate from Law Enforcement Academy
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 20, 2019: SANTA FE –Three New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conservation officers graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in Farmington Friday, June 14. The department’s graduates of the 20-week law enforcement training academy are: Kayla Brauer Travis Bessett Montana Tidwell Notably, Brauer earned the title of class valedictorian and the exemplary performance award in a class of 30. In addition to attending the law enforcement academy, conservation officers undergo four weeks of departmental training in wildlife laws and department policies and procedures. They also undergo a year of on-the-job training under the supervision of a field training officer before being assigned to a district. For more information about a career as a conservation [...]
Leftover licenses go on sale June 26
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 6, 2019: Leftover licenses go on sale June 26 SANTA FE – 763 deer, 85 youth-only pronghorn and 4 mobility-impaired-only elk hunting licenses that were not allocated during the annual 2019-2020 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT June 26, only on the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website. New Mexico residents will get first shot at the licenses for the first 24 hours of the first-come, first-served sale. The sale will be opened to everyone, regardless of residency, at 10 a.m. June 27. Important note for youth hunters: Because these are leftover draw licenses, purchasing a leftover deer or pronghorn license will render youth hunters ineligible to purchase an encouragement elk license during the upcoming sale in July. [...]
Monastery Lake to be closed Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 6, 2019: Monastery Lake to be closed Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9 SANTA FE – Monastery Lake near Pecos will be closed to the public from dusk Thursday, June 6, through dawn Sunday, June 9. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish leases the lake for public fishing from the Benedictine Monastery in Pecos. The owners and the department have agreed to close the lake for a private fishing event. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of other nearby fishing opportunities on the Pecos River and at Cowles Ponds. Conservation officers will monitor the lake during the closure and signs will be posted at the main gate. The angling public’s cooperation will be greatly appreciated. The lake will reopen to the public at [...]
Game Commission to meet June 14 in Albuquerque
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 4, 2019: Game Commission to meet June 14 in Albuquerque SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet Friday, June 14, in Albuquerque to elect chair and vice chair positions and initiate the 2019-2020 Migratory Bird Rule. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Northwest Regional Office located at 7816 Alamo Road NW, in Albuquerque. Other agenda items include: Approve the Land Transfers of the Mesilla Valley Bosque Park and the Laguna del Campo Approve the 2021 Capital Outlay Request Review the Current Commission Meeting Schedule The full agenda and other information are available on the Department of Game and Fish website. The State Game Commission is composed of seven [...]
AIMS@UNM hits the mark at national tournament
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Lance Cherry: (505) 476-8003 lance.cherry@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 7, 2019: AIMS@UNM hits the mark at national tournament SANTA FE – Capturing bronze and silver, New Mexico’s National Archery in the Schools (NASP) high school division state champions, Albuquerque Institute for Mathematics and Science (AIMS@UNM) delivered the state’s best national tournament showing since the program began in 2008. More than 1,250 top-ranked student archers from 156 schools competed in the NASP Western Nationals, April 27-28 at the Salt Palace Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. The AIMS@UNM team scored 3292 out of a possible 3600 in the high school division and pinned an amazing 146 bullseyes to clinch the third place finish. The team’s standout archer, Sofia Apodaca, racked up 20 bullseyes and a score of 289 out of 300, to capture second overall [...]
Two men sentenced for poaching mule deer
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Cody Johnston: (575) 291-2138 gary.johnston@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 7, 2018: Two men sentenced for poaching mule deer LOVINGTON – Two men pleaded guilty to killing mule deer out of season, unlawful possession, tampering with evidence and other charges filed against them in Lovington District Court last December. Both men received probation and were ordered to pay $2,400 in fines, $330 in court fees and forfeit their rifles earlier this month. On Dec. 28, 2017, Hobbs District Officer Andrew Jolliff received a tip from the Operation Game Thief hotline — a number set up by the Department of Game and Fish for the public to report poachers — about a deer that was killed illegally on Christmas Day. The tipster mentioned that the deer had been butchered and was buried near an oil rig in [...]
Annual Fishing Derby sets record, teaches youth valuable fishing and shooting skills
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Cody Johnston: (575) 291-2138 gary.johnston@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG 6, 2018: Annual Fishing Derby sets record, teaches youth valuable fishing and shooting skills HOBBS – Everyday is a great day to go fishing, but clear skies and great prizes set the bait for success at the sixth annual Hooked on Fishing Derby at Harry McAdams Park in Hobbs, New Mexico. The City of Hobbs and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish held the July 28 event for youth 11 and under. Over 225 youth registered for the record setting derby; topping the 2017 high of 175 registered youth. “It was a great day for the event – not too hot,” said conservation officer Andrew Jolliff. “Along with fishing, participants enjoyed archery and pellet gun activities with department staff instruction.” This year, more than two-dozen [...]
Raton man attacked by bear
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 26, 2018: Raton man attacked by bear Raton – New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conservation officers are investigating a bear attack that occurred southeast of Raton Wednesday. State police alerted department officers after receiving a distress call from a 36-year-old man exercising his dogs. The individual was airlifted to the UNM Hospital due to the severity of the injuries, including a bite to the back of the knee. During the attack the man was able to draw his sidearm and shoot the bear, killing it. The male bear will be tested for rabies. The department reminds outdoor recreationists to be bear aware. During the summer, bears are active as they look for food sources in preparation for the winter months. Bears are unpredictable; the [...]
Game Commission names Michael Sloane Department of Game and Fish Director
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 24, 2018: Game Commission names Michael Sloane Department of Game and Fish Director SANTA FE – Michael Sloane, a 24-year employee of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, was named the department’s new director by the State Game Commission Tuesday. Sloane began his career with the department in 1994 as a wildlife culturist at Lisboa Springs Hatchery in Pecos, New Mexico. He went on to become a wildlife specialist supervisor, assistant chief of fisheries and chief of fisheries. He has a masters of science in fisheries and allied aquacultures from Auburn University. As director, Sloane will be responsible for leading the state wildlife agency whose mission is to conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New [...]
Feeding bears can create unsafe conditions for people and the bear
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 23, 2018: Feeding bears can create unsafe conditions for people and the bear SANTA FE – Human nature can lead us to believe that when we feed wild animals we are helping them. In reality we are causing them more harm than good. In the natural world, bears are very good at finding food sources on their own that help them maintain a balanced diet, without becoming habituated to people and residential environments. In light of recent activities, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds people that it is never acceptable to feed bears or other wildlife. Bears that are intentionally or inadvertently fed items that are not natural to their diet, such as cracked corn or pet food, can quickly become habituated to [...]
Game Commission to meet Aug. 24 in Albuquerque
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Aug. 15, 2017: Game Commission to meet Aug. 24 in Albuquerque SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Aug. 24 in Albuquerque to consider numerous matters, including approval of the department’s proposed fiscal-year 2019 operating budget. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Marriott Pyramid North’s Taos Room, 5151 San Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque. Other agenda items include: Report of wildlife complaints and resolutions from fiscal-year 2017. Approval to exchange New Mexico antelope for Gould’s turkeys from Mexico. Consideration of proposed legislative initiatives for the 2018 legislative session. The full agenda, detailed agenda-item briefings and other information are available on the Department of Game and Fish website. Details of proposed rules and opportunities to comment about them also are [...]
Department shines at Santa Ana Pueblo public safety event
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Dan Williams: (505) 476-8004 dan.williams@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 11, 2017: Department shines at Santa Ana Pueblo public safety event SANTA FE – The Department of Game and Fish won first place in the People’s Choice category Aug. 5 at the first Public Safety Day at Santa Ana Pueblo. Over 20 law enforcement agencies participated in the event, showcasing their specialties. The department was praised for its interesting, informative and attractive representation of the agency. “It was a great day to share with the people of New Mexico what the Department of Game and Fish law enforcement and the variety of resources we offer to the public,” said Capt. Tim Cimbal. “It was an honor for our agency to be chosen by the people for the People’s Choice award.” The Department of Game and Fish [...]
Apply now for special sandhill crane and pheasant hunts
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 25, 2017: Apply now for special sandhill crane and pheasant hunts SANTA FE – The Department of Game and Fish will begin accepting applications for special sandhill crane and pheasant permits at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26. Applications can be made online at the Department of Game and Fish website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us, or over the telephone with the department’s information center, 1-888-248-6866. The application deadline for special crane and pheasant permits is 5 p.m. Aug. 23. Information about sandhill crane draw hunts is available in the department’s 2017-18 Migratory Bird Hunting Information booklet, and information about pheasant hunts are available on the department Hunting Rules and Information booklet. Both can be viewed on the department’s website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Successful applicants must have a game hunting license and applicable [...]
New rules to battle aquatic invasive species now in effect
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 18, 2017: New rules to battle aquatic invasive species now in effect SANTA FE – New rules to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in New Mexico went into effect July 11. Changes include: Watercraft owners are required to stop at an inspection station whenever one is set up and in operation. Mandatory inspection and, if necessary, decontamination is required of all out-of-state registered watercraft or watercraft re-entering the state of New Mexico. All boaters are required to “pull the plug” and completely drain watercraft when transporting on a New Mexico roadway. “The boating public’s cooperation is essential in our fight to prevent destructive invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels from infecting our waterways,” said James Dominiguez, aquatic invasive species coordinator for the [...]
Public reminded to leave young wildlife alone
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 13, 2017: Public reminded to leave young wildlife alone SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to leave alone any deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find. Most young-of-the year wildlife people discover are simply hiding while awaiting their parents’ return from foraging nearby. Removing these young animals can cost them their lives, Rick Winslow, a department biologist warned. “You might think you’re rescuing it, but in reality you’re just kidnapping it,” Winslow said. “In most cases, the best thing to do is just leave it alone and quietly leave the area.” People who pick up wild animals also risk exposing themselves to fleas and ticks that may carry [...]
Free Fishing Day Saturday, September 24
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPT. 22, 2016: Free fishing this Saturday SANTA FE – Fishing is free, no license required, this Saturday, Sept. 24, on all public waters in New Mexico. Residents and nonresidents can fish without a license, but must abide by all other fishing rules and regulations. Please visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us for the 2016-2017 Fishing Rules and Information booklet. For information about where to fish and what to use, consult the department’s weekly fishing and stocking report. Maps of public fishing waters, lists of where to find family-friendly fishing and tips on how to fish also can be found on the department website. For more information, please contact the department’s Information Center, (888) 248-6866. ###
Leftover sandhill crane and pheasant hunt permits available Sept. 21
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPT. 19, 2016: Leftover sandhill crane and pheasant hunt permits available Sept. 21 SANTA FE – Leftover sandhill crane and pheasant hunting permits will be available for sale at 10 a.m. MDT Sept. 21 on the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website. Available permits are: One, youth-only, pheasant hunting permit for the Bernardo Wildlife Area on Oct. 22. Nine, youth-only, pheasant hunting permits for the W.S. Huey Wildlife Management Area on Dec. 3. Forty-three sandhill crane hunting permits for the southwest hunt area from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. Fifteen sandhill crane hunting permits for the southwest hunt Jan. 7 and 8, 2017. Customers purchasing leftover permits must have a game-hunting license and stamp(s) prior to hunting. Crane hunters also must have a Harvest Information [...]
Chronic wasting disease found in McGregor Range deer
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Lance Cherry: (505) 476-8003 lance.cherry@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPT. 19, 2016: Chronic wasting disease found in McGregor Range deer SANTA FE – Five deer harvested in the McGregor Range area of southern New Mexico during the 2015-16 hunting season have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the Department of Game and Fish announced. Hunters who harvested those deer have been notified of the test results. Forty hunters who drew licenses for 2016-17 hunts on the range will be notified and advised of procedures to present their harvested deer for testing. First discovered in New Mexico in 2002, chronic wasting disease has only been found in the state’s southern hunting units. To date, 42 deer and 8 elk have tested positive for the disease. Tissue samples were obtained from hunters who presented their harvest for testing, [...]
State list of threatened and endangered species available for public comment
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPT. 2, 2016: State list of threatened and endangered species available for public comment SANTA FE – The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Biennial Review of the status of all state-listed, threatened and endangered wildlife species. The Biennial Review process determines whether a state-listed wildlife species should maintain its current status or be moved from threatened to endangered or endangered to threatened. Adding or removing species from the state list is a separate process. Listing decisions are based on biological and ecological factors. Social, economic and political considerations noted during the review can be considered in the implementation of conservation and recovery actions after the species is listed. The Wildlife Conservation Act contains no provisions for critical habitat, [...]
Bass fingerlings stocked at Elephant Butte and other lakes
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPT. 2, 2016: Bass fingerlings stocked at Elephant Butte and other lakes ELEPHANT BUTTE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish recently stocked over 100,000 fingerling bass in Elephant Butte Lake and put another 80,000 in numerous lakes around the state. The young bass were obtained from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park’s Miles City Fish Hatchery, said Kevin Gardner, warmwater fisheries supervisor for the department. Some of the largemouth bass were stocked in Alto Lake near Ruidoso, where it is expected they will grow to prey upon an unwanted population of discarded goldfish living there. They also will provide anglers with improved fishing opportunities in the area, Gardner said. An estimated 6,200 bass from the same shipment went to Bill Evans Lake, another 20,000 [...]
Las Cruces teen takes first place in International Youth Hunter Education Challenge
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Karl Moffatt, (505) 476-8007 Public contact: Customer service (888) 248-6866 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 11, 2015: LAS CRUCES TEEN TAKES FIRST PLACE IN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HUNTER EDUCATION CHALLENGE RATON – Raton played host to 339 contestants and coaches from 16 states for the International Youth Hunter Education Challenge at the National Rifle Association Whittington Center July 27-31. Team Bullseye of Las Cruces brought home top awards from the competition with Lawrence Richardson, 14, of Las Cruces, earning first place in the junior division. Richardson, a freshman at Mayfield High School and a member of team Bullseye, bested more than 120 contestants to win his division with high scores in multiple events. Bullseye’s junior team also took first place overall in orienteering while team member Kelsey Graves earned first place in wildlife identification. New Mexico teams sent 32 competitors and 11 [...]
Free family fun at N.M. Outdoor Expo Aug. 15 & 16
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Karl Moffatt, (505) 476-8007 Public contact: Customer service (888) 248-6866 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 11, 2015: FREE FAMILY FUN AT N.M. OUTDOOR EXPO AUG. 15 & 16 ALBUQUERQUE – If you’ve wanted to learn to catch a fish, shoot a rifle, paddle a kayak or try your hand at archery, check out the Department of Game and Fish’s annual New Mexico Outdoor Expo, a free family event at the Albuquerque Shooting Range Park 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Aug. 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Aug. 16. “This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy some fun outdoor activities together,” says Jessica Fisher, shooting program coordinator for the Department of Game and Fish. “And we’ll be teaching folks basic skills that can lead to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment.” Shooting ranges staffed by certified instructors await participants [...]
Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting season
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Ross Morgan (505) 222-4707 Public contact: Customer service (888) 248-6866 ross.morgan@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Aug. 6, 2015: EXPECT ROADBLOCKS STATEWIDE DURING HUNTING SEASON SANTA FE - The Department of Game and Fish will conduct roadblocks throughout the state during hunting seasons to collect harvest data and to detect wildlife law violations. Hunting seasons are approaching for pronghorn antelope, deer, elk, bears and some other species as listed in the department’s Hunting Rules & Information booklets. At roadblocks, conservation officers also will check for compliance with the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Act and the Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act. Drivers of vehicles hauling wood products will be asked to produce documentation as required by the Forest Conservation Act. 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 [...]
Agenda updated for Aug. 27 State Game Commission meeting
The agenda for the Aug. 27 State Game Commission meeting was updated Aug. 4. The full agenda, detailed agenda-item briefings and other information are available on the Department of Game and Fish website. Details of proposed rules and opportunities to comment about them also are available on the website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
Plenty of prime youth elk licenses available
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Dan Williams, (505) 476-8004 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 dan.williams@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 30, 2015: PLENTY OF PRIME YOUTH ELK LICENSES AVAILABLE SANTA FE – Around 700 youth encouragement elk licenses remain available through the Department of Game and Fish Online License System. The sale is now open to all eligible youths, regardless of residency, who don’t have a 2015-16 elk license, whether they applied for draw hunts or not. Many of the remaining licenses are in prime hunting units, said Chad Nelson, supervisor of the department’s information center. “There are a lot of excellent hunting opportunities still available,” Nelson said. The sale is designed to encourage youth hunting and licenses are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase a license, customers will need to log in to their Online License System account at www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Youth hunters must have a [...]
Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions lifted on Santa Fe River
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071; cell: (505) 470-6832 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 23, 2014 FISHING BAG LIMITS, TACKLE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED ON SANTA FE RIVER SANTA FE – Beginning Monday, June 23, anglers will be allowed to catch and keep unlimited numbers of fish from a two-mile stretch of the Santa Fe River as the City of Santa Fe prepares to stop the flow from city reservoirs. The Department of Game and Fish issued the official emergency salvage order, to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. June 23, and remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 30. The salvage order will affect only the section of river from Paseo de Peralta two miles downstream to Camino Alire. Tackle regulations also will be suspended during the salvage period. Fish can be removed from the stream using nets or [...]
Leftover deer, javelina licenses go on sale online at 10 a.m. June 25
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071; cell: (505) 470-6832 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 16, 2014 LEFTOVER DEER, JAVELINA LICENSES GO ON SALE ONLINE AT 10 A.M. JUNE 25 SANTA FE –Thousands of leftover deer and javelina draw licenses will go on sale online at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25. To purchase a license, customers will need to log in to their Online License System account at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/. Licenses will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis to New Mexico residents only for the first 24 hours. The sale will be opened to everyone, regardless of residency, at 10 a.m. June 26. Hunters are strongly encouraged to purchase either a Game Hunting or a Game Hunting and Fishing license in advance because popular licenses often sell out quickly. A person without a Game Hunting or a Game Hunting and [...]
Free children’s fishing derby June 14 in Santa Fe
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071; cell: (505) 470-6832 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 9, 2014 FREE CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY JUNE 14 IN SANTA FE Free children’s fishing derby June 14 in Santa Fe SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and the City of Santa Fe are sponsoring a free fishing derby Saturday, June 14 for children 11 years old and younger at the Santa Fe River Park from Don Gaspar Avenue upstream to Old Santa Fe Trail. Anglers ages 11 and younger may fish without a license. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will stock 500 rainbow trout in the Santa Fe River for the event. Department staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide fishing information. Children 11 years old and younger who catch the first [...]
Anglers out in force over Memorial Day
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071; cell: (505) 470-6832 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 4, 2014 ANGLERS OUT IN FORCE OVER MEMORIAL WEEKEND SANTA FE –Anglers across New Mexico took to the waters over the recent Memorial Day weekend. The warm weather and recent fish stockings drew people to lakes and streams throughout the state. Department of Game and Fish officers checked more than 3,000 anglers for licenses over the holiday weekend. “We want all anglers to purchase a fishing license, if required.” said Department Col. Robert Griego. “Fishing is affordable family fun.” The department uses revenue from fishing licenses to manage and improve fisheries, including stocking fish, rehabilitating riparian areas and improving boat and angler access. Children age 11 and under are not required to purchase a license. Resident annual fishing licenses are $25 and nonresident annual fishing [...]
Unprecedented Effort Protects Prairie Chicken Habitat in Five States
Media Contact: Bill Van Pelt, WAFWA Grassland Coordinator bill.vanpelt@wafwa.org (602) 717-5066 Date: June 4, 2014 Unprecedented Effort Protects Prairie Chicken Habitat in Five States Nearly 14 million acres now enrolled under various Lesser Prairie Chicken conservation agreements The May 12 listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act helped fuel a surge in oil and gas company enrollments to conserve the species under special agreements spearheaded by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). To date, 160 oil, gas, wind, electric and pipeline companies have enrolled about 9 million acres across the five states that contain habitat for the bird’s survival, committing more than $43 million for habitat conservation over the next three years. WAFWA’s Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan as well as the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) provided landowners and industry with options to receive regulatory assurance [...]
- Dec. 10, 2013: Special youth waterfowl hunts at Bernardo Waterfowl Area Snowmobilers reminded to register their machines before heading out this year
- Dec. 9, 2013: Information sought in Alamogordo deer poaching case
- Dec. 4, 2013: Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting, fishing seasons
- Nov. 26, 2013: Shikar-Safari Club honors Ben Byrd as Wildlife Officer of the Year
- Nov. 1, 2013: Salmon snagging season opens Nov. 8 at Heron Lake
- Oct. 30, 2013: Department of Game and Fish Assistant Director R.J. Kirkpatrick steps in as director
- Oct. 24, 2013: Five-state plan to protect lesser prairie chicken endorsed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions lifted on Santa Fe River Oct. 22, 2013: Toxic algae likely cause of northeastern NM elk deaths
- Oct. 17, 2013: First New Mexican harvests desert bighorn sheep since delisting
- Oct. 15, 2013: Late-season archery elk licenses available Oct. 30 in online sale
- Sept. 27, 2013: Department to engage U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in wolf recovery program
- Sept. 23, 2013: >Fish for free Saturday, Sept. 28; celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day at Fenton Lake State Park >Expect roadblocks statewide during fall hunting, fishing seasons >Game and Fish seeks citizen participation in Habitat Stamp Program
- Sept. 17, 2013: Trophy bull elk found dead, poaching suspected
- Sept. 10, 2013: Game and Fish sports new look this year at the State Fair
- Sept. 6, 2013: Public comments sought on BLM unitization agreement
- Aug. 30, 2013: Hunting seasons open Sunday, Sept. 1, across New Mexico
- Aug. 28, 2013: Department investigating deaths of 100 elk in northeastern N.M.
- Aug. 27, 2013: Applications open Wednesday, Aug. 28, for special bird-hunting permits
- Aug. 21, 2013: State Game Commission to meet Thursday in Grants
- Aug. 13, 2013: Free outdoor fun: Learn to shoot, fish and more at Outdoor Expo
- Aug. 12, 2013: Bear-trap saboteur endangering neighbors in Sandia Heights
- Aug. 7, 2013: Two Game Commission properties in Pecos Canyon to reopen
- Aug. 7, 2013: >Partnership nourishes Rio Grande cutthroat trout habitat >Taos Young Guns recognized for outstanding sportsmanship
- July 30, 2013: Lake Roberts dam improvements to begin soon
- July 29, 2013: Department information and education efforts win national awards
- July 26, 2013: Sportsmen’s organizations join Department fight against Terk injunction
- July 24, 2013: Raton dumpster bear escapes narrow encounter with power pole
- July 22, 2013: Biologists find oldest endangered Jemez Mountains salamander
- July 17, 2013: Wild babies usually don’t need to be rescued, even during a drought
- July 12, 2013: Department, Cibola National Forest do not support supplementally feeding bears
- July 11, 2013: Freshly stocked with trout, Monastery Lake will reopen for fishing Friday
- July 8, 2013: >Young boys help rescue rare Mexican spotted owl >Department officers recognized for dedicated service
- July 1, 2013: >Bear attracted by birdfeeders ruins camping trip, dies >Trophy deer poacher ordered to donate $1,000 to Operation Game Thief >Three-time poacher sentenced to 364 days in jail
- June 28, 2013: Meetings will address proposed changes to fishing rules
- June 27, 2013: More than 2,000 youth elk licenses for sale beginning July 10
- June 18, 2013: State agencies, nonprofit join forces to provide water to N.M. wildlife during drought
- June 17, 2013: Department biologists receive prestigious ‘Recovery Champions’ awards
- June 14, 2013: Director, senator aides discuss Department opposition to Valles Caldera legislation
- June 13, 2013: Leftover deer, javelina licenses go on sale at 10 a.m. June 26
- June 11, 2013: Habitat Stamp funds assist recovery of hornshell mussel, gray redhorse
- June 5, 2013: >Bear enters house, attacks elderly woman >Native Rio Grande cutthroat trout rescued from Tres Lagunas Fire area
- May 31, 2013: Game Commission Pecos properties closed due to fire
- May 29, 2013: State hunter education teams ready to face the ‘Challenge’
- May 21, 2013: State Game Commission to meet Thursday, May 23, in Roswell
- May 14, 2013: Game and Fish asks court to vacate Terk decision
- May 8, 2013: Planning to visit a Game Commission property? Don’t forget your license or GAIN permit
- May 3, 2013: >Fire restrictions coming to state lands; >Game and Fish patrolling Commission properties
- May 1, 2013: Department biologists recognized for Gila trout rescue efforts
- April 19, 2013: Quick draw! Big-game hunting application results available Friday
- April 17, 2013: Bear trapped in trash compaction truck
- April 4, 2013: Governor signs bill extending license revocations for poaching
- April 3, 2013: Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting and fishing seasons
- April 1, 2013: >Be aware of wildlife, hazards when enjoying outdoors in spring >Citizens committees will meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects
- March 28, 2013: >Fishing season opens April 1; Don’t forget your new license >Draw applicants will receive receipts by e-mail Friday
- March 27, 2013: Department biologist receives national conservation award
- March 26, 2013: Game and Fish enrolls properties in conservation agreement
- March 25, 2013: State Game Commission elects chairman
- March 20, 2013: Director initiates investigation into the potential delisting of peregrine falcon from the state list of threatened & endangered species
- March 15, 2013: License waiver for fishing events gains Legislature’s approval
- March 14, 2013: Governor receives bill to increase poaching penalties
- March 7, 2013: Eagle Nest Lake closed to ice fishing
- March 6, 2013: Game Commissioner Bidegain confirmed by unanimous vote
- March 4, 2013: Big-game hunters: Apply for licenses before March 20 deadline
- March 1, 2013: N.M. Senate confirms three State Game Commissioners
- Feb. 25, 2013: >Game Commission McClintic remembered for service to sportsmen >NASP Tournament qualifies teams for national event in Kentucky
- Feb. 5, 2013: >Get the latest hunting information at Hunting and Fishing Show this weekend >Las Cruces man convicted of illegal hunting >Expect roadblocks during Barbary sheep hunting seasons
- Jan. 30, 2013: Aztec officer named Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year
- Jan. 29, 2013: Large Gila trout to be stocked in Lake Roberts
- Jan. 23, 2013: Lesser prairie chicken meetings scheduled
- Jan. 18, 2013: Entries sought for 2013 Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest
- Jan. 14, 2013: Legislation would make trophy poaching that results in wanton waste a felony
- Jan. 11, 2013: Partnership will reopen road to 20,000 acres of public hunting land
- Jan. 7, 2013: Ibex hunting licenses offered for Florida Mountains
- Jan. 2, 2013: Eagle Nest Lake open to ice fishing
- Dec. 31, 2012: Plan your hunts: 2013-14 big-game information available online
- Dec. 20, 2012: Department offices to close early Dec. 24
- Dec. 17, 2012: Grants officer awarded esteemed Shikar-Safari Award
- Dec. 10, 2012: State Game Commission to meet Thursday, Dec. 13, in Lordsburg
- Dec. 4, 2012: Court strikes down lawsuit challenging trapping in wolf country
- Dec. 3, 2012: Man arrested after search warrant nets stolen firearm, poached deer Trophy New Mexico deer head seized on Lubbock, Texas
- Nov. 28, 2012: Expect roadblocks statewide in deer winter range
- Nov. 27, 2012: Thanksgiving warrant nets gun, crossbow and two mule deer Weekend youth pheasant permits available Wednesday
- Nov. 9, 2012: Suspected poacher arrested
- Oct. 29, 2012: Antelope hunting, carcass tag elimination on Game Commission agenda
- Oct. 22, 2012: Late-season archery elk licenses available Oct. 31 in online sale
- Oct. 16, 2012: More pronghorn meetings scheduled statewide
- Sept. 27, 2012: No license? No problem. This Saturday is Free Fishing Day! Special events planned at Fenton Lake State Park
- Sept. 27, 2012: Pronghorn meetings scheduled statewide
- Sept. 17, 2012: Department expands chronic wasting disease control areas
- Sept. 13, 2012: Hunters must remember: safety first
- Sept. 11, 2012: Law Enforcement Day at State Fair highlights Department’s efforts
- Sept. 10, 2012: Wildlife conservation history on display at State Fair
- Sept. 6, 2012: Department seeks public comments on changes to species list
- Aug. 27, 2012: Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting seasons Aug. 22, 2012: Outdoor Expo sets attendance record
- Aug 17, 2012: Lake levels prompt suspension of boating and lifting of fishing bag limits at Santa Rosa Lake
- Aug. 17, 2012: Antelope hunting rules, wildfires on Game Commission agenda
- Aug. 15, 2012: Bill Evans Lake losing water as Gila River ash flows prevent pumping
- Aug. 14, 2012: Free fun! Learn to hunt, fish, shoot and more at Outdoor Expo
- Aug. 10, 2012: Meetings will address BLM hunting agreements in southeastern N.M.
- Aug. 10, 2012: Another monster muskie, another state record at Bluewater Lake
- Aug. 7, 2012: Safety stressed for OHV riders to avoid serious consequences
- Aug. 1, 2012: Plenty of youth elk licenses, leftover deer, javelina licenses still available
- July 26, 2012: Muskie mania in full swing at Bluewater, Quemado lakes
- July 10, 2012: More than 2,000 elk licenses for youths go on sale July 18 Young wildlife usually don’t need to be rescued — even close to fires
- July 3, 2012: N.M. residents get first shot at leftover deer, elk, javelina licenses
- June 25, 2012: Los Lunas deer poachers get $1,199 in fines and civil penalties
- June 18, 2012: Game & Fish seeks information in antelope poaching case
- June 15, 2012: State Game Commission to meet Thursday, June 21, in Mescalero Game Commission lands in Pecos Canyon under Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Monday — no campfires
- June 14, 2012: Department seeking bear that ripped tent, scratched camper
- June 5, 2012: Game & Fish documentary on black bears to air on KYNM-TV Indictments issued in antelope poaching case
- June 1, 2012: State Game Commission properties in Pecos Canyon under fire restrictions
- May 24, 2012: Department offers more, cleaner camping options in Pecos Canyon
- May 21, 2012: Young archers score in National Archery in the Schools State Tourney
- May 7, 2012: Young archers put their skills on the line at state tournament Free online hunter education courses, manuals offered Share with Wildlife program accepting project ideas for funding
- May 3, 2012: Quick draw! Big-game draw results available Friday
- May 2, 2012: Trash management key to managing state bear issues
- April 18, 2012: Citizens committees to meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects
- April 10, 2012: Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest winners selected
- April 2, 2012: Game Commission to meet Thursday, April 5, in Gallup
- March 30, 2012: 2012-13 fishing, hunting licenses are in the e-mail, online
- March 29, 2012: Fishing season’s here! Don’t forget your new license Low-flying helicopters assist prairie-chicken survey
- March 23, 2012: Apply now — online or by phone — for 2012-13 big-game licenses; Don’t miss the March 28 deadline and lose your chance to hunt
- March 20, 2012: Hunters: Don’t miss March 28 online license aplication deadline; computers, phone help available Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting, fishing seasons
- March 16, 2012: Spring turkey hunters: Buy your Game-hunting License early; don’t request refund when applying for big-game draw
- March 15, 2012: Eagle Nest Lake closed to ice fishing
- Feb. 21, 2012: Help available statewide with online hunting license application system
- Feb. 20, 2012: Game Commission to meet Thursday, Feb. 23, in Hobbs
- Feb. 14, 2012: Antelope shot and left to rot on King Ranch west of Albuquerque
- Feb. 9, 2012: Hunter education classed offered statewide to help youths qualify for 2012-13 big-game licenses
- Feb. 6, 2012: Desert bighorn skulls, horns up for auction this week
- Feb. 2, 2012: Off-highway Vehicle Program accepting grant proposals
- Jan. 23, 2012: Entries sought for Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest
- Jan. 13, 2012: Eagle Nest Lake open to ice fishing and OHVs
- Dec. 30, 2011: Eagle Nest Lake open for ice fishing; unlimited take on pike begins Jan. 17
- Dec. 27, 2011: San Juan River habitat work opens more trophy trout fishing
- Dec. 20, 2011: Two antelope shot and left to rot south of Estancia
- Dec. 14, 2011: Watch Game Commission meeting live from governor’s website Ice too dangerous for fishing at Fenton Lake
- Dec. 12, 2011: Eagle Nest Lake pike, youth elk hunts on State Game Commission agenda “Dirty Jobs” television show features Department fish squeezers
- Nov. 29, 2011: Eagle Nest Lake closed to boating, open for bank fishing
- Nov. 4, 2011: Sumner Lake open to boating; free of aquatic invasive species
- Oct. 31, 2011: Desert bighorn sheep delisting on Game Commission agenda
- Oct. 27, 2011: Trout habitat work begins Tuesday on San Juan River
- Oct. 17, 2011: 275 late-season archery elk licenses available online Nov. 2
- Oct. 13, 2011: Game Commission names Jim Lane to lead Department of Game and Fish
- Oct. 11, 2011: Expect roadblocks during fall hunting seasons
- Oct. 7, 2011: Fishing bag limits unlimited as Sumner Lake is drained
- Oct. 3, 2011: Habitat work will improve trout fishing on San Juan River Public meetings will address pike in Eagle Nest Lake
- Sept. 22, 2011: Fish for free statewide; celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday, Sept. 24, at Fenton Lake State Park
- Aug. 31, 2011: Nationwide search begins for Department director Hunting seasons open Thursday across New Mexico
- Aug. 29, 2011: Cimarron Conservation Officer Jackson named Wildlife Officer of the Year Meetings will address desert bighorn delisting proposal
- Aug. 19, 2011: Learn to hunt, fish, shoot at free Outdoor Expo State Game Commission to meet Thursday in Santa Fe
- Aug. 10, 2011: Apply now for special sandhill crane, goose, pheasant hunts
- July 29, 2011: Wildlife areas reopen
- July 20, 2011: Youth elk licenses, leftover deer, elk, javelina licenses go on sale in August
- July 14, 2011: Trapping rules on July 21 Game Commission agenda
- July 7, 2011: Department seeks information about poached deer
- July 6, 2011: Displaced Los Alamos residents encounter displaced bears Young wildlife — even near wildfires — usually don’t need to be rescued
- June 29, 2011: Wildlife areas closed due to extreme fire conditions
- June 27, 2011: Great Outdoors Camp July 10-15 at Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- June 24, 2011: Department temporarily closes Seven Springs Hatchery and Kids Pond
- June 23, 2011: Pecos Canyon campgrounds remain open with strict fire restrictions
- June 22, 2011: Fire safety stressed for off-highway vehicle riding
- June 6, 2011: Game Commission to meet Thursday, June 9, in Las Cruces Big-game license drawing results available Wednesday
- June 3, 2011: Sumner Lake boating update
- May 31, 2011: Saturday is Free Fishing Day — No license required
- May 27, 2011: Possible infestation closes Sumner Lake to boating
- May 26, 2011: Department improves fishing, camping areas in Pecos Canyon
- May 25, 2011: Mexican bighorn sheep join herd at Red Rock Wildlife Area
- May 10, 2011: Public hearings: Recommendation to delist desert bighorn sheep
- May 9, 2011: Espanola’s Carlos Vigil Middle School wins Archery Shootout
- April 29, 2011: Help wanted: Department hiring conservation officers
- April 28, 2011: Game Commission to meet May 5 in Albuquerque
- April 14, 2011: Annual walleye operation attracts thieves, “Dirty Jobs”
- April 13, 2011: Taos man accused of poaching 39 animals, throwing evidence into Gorge
- April 12, 2011: Department seeks information about fish theft Boaters: Expect roadblocks statewide for invasive species inspections
- April 5, 2011: Southeast meetings will address new private-land antelope rules National survey on hunting, fishing and wildlife watching under way Archery in the Schools State Tournament draws near
- March 31, 2011: Spring fishing is hot! Time to renew your season license
- March 24, 2011: Monday is deadline to apply for N.M. big-game hunting licenses
- March 23, 2011: Habitat Stamp advisory committee meetings scheduled statewide Department seeks information in antelope poaching case Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting, fishing seasons
- March 21, 2011: Northeast meetings will address new private-land antelope rules
- March 18, 2011: Officers save swan shot with arrow, launch search for shooter
- March 14, 2011: Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest winners chosen Bad ice: Eagle Nest Lake closed to ice fishing Bear awareness meeting March 25 in Sandia Park 2 bull elk poached, left to rot near Regina
- March 7, 2011: Attention big-game hunters: Don’t miss March 28 application deadline Oryx, bear, turkey drawing results available online March 9 Be extra careful with fires, aware of bears this spring
- March 2, 2011: Desert sheep from Mexico arrive at Red Rock Wildlife Area
- Feb. 23, 2011: Department to host deer and elk workshop
- Feb. 21, 2011: Hunter education classes scheduled statewide Safety stressed for off-highway vehicle riding
- Feb. 7, 2011: “New Mexico Wildlife” TV offers more hunting and fishing this season
- Feb. 2, 2011: Cougar hunters must pass cougar identification course
- Jan. 28, 2011: Eagle Nest Lake opens to ice fishing Saturday
- Jan. 14, 2011: Off-highway Vehicle Program accepting grant proposals
- Jan. 7, 2011: Entries sought for Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest
- Dec. 22, 2010: Plan your hunts: 2011-12 big-game rules now available online
- Dec. 6, 2010: Antelope hunting rules on Game Commission agenda
- Nov. 29, 2010: Eagle Nest Lake temporarily closed to boating, ice fishing
- Nov. 11, 2010: Carcasses were remains of legally harvested elk
- Nov. 9, 2010: Department seeks information about northern pike illegally stocked in Eagle Nest Lake
- Nov. 8, 2010: Trapping data sought to help protect wolves 2011 bear seasons passed by State Game Commission Late-season elk licenses grabbed in seconds Cougar management objectives adopted by commission Commission’s antelope decision being revisited
- Oct. 22, 2010: Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting seasons
- Oct. 20, 2010: Trophy bull elk shot, left to rot at Valles Caldera Online license sales, hunter education signups unavailable Saturday
- Oct. 15, 2010: Late-season elk licenses available in Nov. 3 online sale Youth elk licenses still available
- Oct. 4, 2010: Hunter education registration goes online; customer ID numbers required Off-highway vehicle safety training now available online
- Sept. 29, 2010: Department seeks information in northeast antelope poaching case
- Sept. 15, 2010: Fish for free, celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 25 at Fenton Lake
- Sept. 14, 2010: Habitat Stamp partners seek public input on program’s future
- Sept. 13, 2010: Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions lifted for Cowles Ponds
- Aug. 30, 2010: Program opens private land for public dove hunting
- Aug. 24, 2010: Eager hunters prepare for season openings Apply by Sept. 8 for sandhill crane, Bernardo youth waterfowl hunts
- Aug. 23, 2010: Bear, cougar, antelope hunting on Game Commission agenda
- Aug. 17, 2010: Learn to shoot, hunt and fish Aug. 21-22 at free Outdoor Expo
- Aug. 9, 2010: Youth elk licenses still available; leftover deer licenses go on sale Wednesday Department seeks citizen participation in Habitat Stamp Program
- July 28, 2010: Meetings will address proposed hunting rules for bears, cougars, pronghorn antelope
- July 21, 2010: Sufi student ends bear encounter by fighting back
- July 15, 2010: Youth elk, leftover deer, javelina licenses go on sale in August Off-highway Vehicle Program accepting grant proposals Comments sought on state endangered and threatened species list
- July 7, 2010: Bear attacks scout at Philmont Scout Ranch
- June 30, 2010: Bears attack camper, goat at Philmont Scout Ranch Hunting rules for elk, bighorns, exotic species on Game Commission agenda
- June 29, 2010: Agencies inspecting boats for aquatic invasive species Comments sought on unitization agreements in southeastern New Mexico
- June 28, 2010: Department kills bear at sight of Sunday’s attack
- June 25, 2010: Native Rio Grande cutthroat trout removed from South Fork Fire area
- June 23, 2010: New Mexico OHV riders reminded to be safe, legal this summer Department inspecting boats for aquatic invasive species
- June 10, 2010: Farmington wildlife supervisor McKim named Officer of the Year
- June 10, 2010: Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions lifted on Santa Fe River
- June 8, 2010: Hide the food; hot weather brings out the bears Get outdoors, but be Cougar Smart New Mexico
- June 7, 2010: Poacher of trophy deer ordered to pay $10,000 in civil penalties June 7, 2010: Big-game license drawing results available online Wednesday, June 9
- June 1, 2010: Saturday, June 5, is Free Fishing Day in New Mexico; kids clinics statewide
- May 27, 2010: Department continues review of animal importation rule
- May 25, 2010: Game Commission to consider proposed hunting rule changes Young Grants archers win state championship
- May 18, 2010: Desert bighorns may be removed from state endangered species list
- May 12, 2010: Agencies inspecting boats for invasive species
- April 30, 2010: Please observe fire restrictions, be bear aware
- April 22, 2010: Meetings will address proposed big-game hunting rule changes
- April 13, 2010: 150,000 try for New Mexico hunting licenses
- April 12, 2010: Turkey hunters advised to check road conditions before going afield Spring turkey licenses come with two tags
- April 9, 2010: Santa Fe artist wins bass fishing license plate logo design contest
- April 5, 2010: Online combination licenses offer savings, but anglers must wait Trout Unlimited volunteer receives Aquatic Resource Education award
- March 30, 2010: Deadline is April 7 to apply for big-game hunting licenses Game Commission will discuss hunting, trapping rules
- March 29, 2010: N.M. fishing license year begins April 1 with several new rules
- March 23, 2010: Department captures, relocates 277 pronghorn antelope Citizen committees will meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects
- March 22, 2010: Belen artist wins Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest Comment period opens for state endangered, threatened species list
- March 17, 2010: Officers capture, relocate Santa Fe mountain lion
- March 16, 2010: Large mountain lion sighted in neighborhood near downtown Santa Fe Monastery Lake closes for filming of “True Grit”
- March 11, 2010: Troublesome turkeys relocated to new home in Rio Grande Valley Wildlife areas closed during critical periods for deer, elk Santa Fe Fans win national award for educational event Trout Unlimited chapter gets grant for Trout in the Classroom program “New Mexico Wildlife” TV show features bighorns, elk Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting seasons
- Feb. 22, 2010: New fishing rules, pronghorn antelope, White Peak on Commission agenda
- Feb. 16, 2010: Successful trap moves 51 antelope to potential hunting area
- Feb. 11, 2010: Report off-highway vehicle violations on new hotline Catch the new season of ‘New Mexico Wildlife’ TV show
- Feb. 9, 2010: Ride an ATV simulator at annual hunting and fishing show
- Jan. 29, 2010: Attention hunters: Apply by Wednesday, Feb. 3, for oryx, WMA bear, special turkey and population reduction hunts
- Jan. 21, 2010: Taos men face poaching charges Reward offered for information about bull elk found dead near Grants
- Jan. 20, 2010: Wild about bass? Design a license plate logo, win a cash prize
- Jan. 19, 2010: Prairie Chicken Festival sells out in record time “New Mexico Wildlife” now showing in Las Cruces and on YouTube.com
- Jan. 7, 2010: Prairie Chicken Festival accepting registrations, poster contest entries
- Jan. 6, 2010: Wild-born Mexican wolf to be released in Gila Wilderness
- Jan. 5, 2010: Department seeks comments on proposed fishing rule changes
- Jan. 5, 2010: Storrie Lake temporarily closed to fishing because of unsafe ice
- Dec. 30, 2009:
Eagle Nest Lake opens for ice fishing - Dec. 30, 2009:
Poachers hit deer, elk and antelope hard in NW New Mexico - Dec. 9, 2009:
Fenton Lake ice unsafe — access to ice closed; park remains open - Dec. 4, 2009:
Thin ice: Eagle Nest Lake temporarily closed to fishing - Nov. 30, 2009:
Big-game license application deadlines on Commission agenda - Nov. 16, 2009:
Off-Highway Vehicle Board to meet Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Santa Fe - Nov. 10, 2009:
Gone in seconds … Hunters storm Web site for 350 cow elk licenses - Nov. 10, 2009:
Department, Game Commission consider changes to fishing rules
Two Portales men sentenced for poaching deer, antelope - Nov. 4, 2009:
Endangered roundtail chubs released in San Juan River
More opportunities to watch “New Mexico Wildlife” - Nov. 3, 2009:
Late-season cow elk licenses available online Nov. 10 - Oct. 20, 2009:
More elk hunts available for youth, late-season archery hunters - Oct. 15, 2009:
Expanded role for Rock Lake Hatchery discussed - Oct. 7, 2009:
Rules relaxed to salvage fish at Blue Hole Park Pond in Santa Rosa - Oct. 7, 2009:
Discover, learn and enjoy the outdoors on ‘New Mexico Wildlife’ - Sept. 22, 2009:
Fish for free statewide, celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday at Fenton Lake Sate Park - Sept. 16, 2009:
Big-game hunting application process on Commission agenda - Sept. 8, 2009:
Wild animals, educational exhibits at 2009 State Fair - Sept. 4, 2009:
Rule Book correction: Pacific Flyway north goose season is Sept. 26-Oct. 11 - Sept. 3, 2009:
“New Mexico Wildlife” TV show lineup - Aug. 26, 2009:
$10,000 penalty issued in trophy deer poaching case - Aug. 18, 2009:
Meeting will address transplanting desert bighorns to Caballo Mountains - Aug. 17, 2009:
San Juan fishing rules, antelope and elk hunting on Commission agenda
Learn to shoot, hunt and fish Aug. 22-23 at free Outdoor Expo
New Mexico hunters need Customer Identification Number - Aug. 10, 2009:
Leftover deer permits, elk and javelina licenses available online Aug. 19 - July 31, 2009:
Comments sought on proposed changes to deer license application process - July 27, 2009:
‘New Mexico Wildlife’ now on television - July 22, 2009:
Pecos conservation officer Howes named Wildlife Officer of the Year - July 13, 2009:
Black bears on the move around Los Alamos - July 2, 2009:
Comanche Creek restocked with Rio Grande cutthroat trout - July 1, 2009:
Public meetings will address elk hunting in Unit 6, Jemez Mountains - June 29, 2009:
Game Commission to consider aquatic invasive species rule changes - June 26, 2009
Public meetings will address proposed GAIN rule changes - June 25, 2009
Disabled veterans eligible for new, discounted hunting and fishing license - June 24, 2009
Game Commission will consider changing deer license drawing dates - June 17, 2009
Enforcement to increase for off-highway vehicles statewide - June 16, 2009
Please don’t pick up deer fawns or elk calves
Reward offered for information on deer poaching near Fort Sumner
Tingley Beach sees new bag and possession limit changes for trout - June 12, 2009
Catch a trout in the Santa Fe River - June 11, 2009
Gila trout restoration project scheduled June 16-24 - May 26, 2009
Game Commission to meet Thursday, May 28, in Albuquerque - May 20, 2009
South Valley Academy wins state archery tournament - May 18, 2009
Public health concerns halt Bataan Lake catfish stockings - May 15, 2009
Observe fire restrictions, be bear aware - May 13, 2009
Game Commission acquires property along Rio Grande - April 23, 2009
Residents urged to avoid encounters with mountain lions - April 8, 2009
Application deadline extended to April 17 for big-game licenses, permits - April 8, 2009
March madness: Hunter Education Program certifies 1,402 students
Peregrine falcon applications available through April 17 - April 7, 2009
Citizens committees will meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects - April 6, 2009
Phones temporarily down at Santa Fe office - April 6, 2009
Aquatic Invasive Species Act will help protect N.M. waters
April 2, 2009
Fort Sumner man pleads guilty to poaching near-record white-tailed deer
Get ready for another great fishing season in northwestern New Mexico
March 26, 2009
Deadline is April 8 to apply for big-game hunting licenses, permits - March 25, 2009
10 great reasons to buy a 2009-2010 fishing license
Portales man faces 20 charges in deer-poaching case
Economy hurts sales of New Mexico enhancement licenses - March 16, 2009
Albuquerque office opens Saturday, March 21, to help hunters with new application procedures before April 8 deadline
Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting, fishing seasons
Ranchos de Taos artist wins Prairie Chicken Festival Poster Contest - March 11, 2009
Successful antelope capture and release - March 3, 2009
Game Commission to meet Thursday in Santa Fe - March 2, 2009
(Corrected 3/5) Elk hunters advised to review applications due to errors in 2009-2010 Rules & Information booklet - Feb. 25, 2009
Eagle Nest Lake closed to ice fishing because of unsafe ice - Feb. 20, 2009
Multiple charges filed in Fort Sumner deer poaching case - Feb. 11, 2009
Attention deer, elk hunters: Mandatory harvest reports due Sunday, Feb. 15 - Feb. 10, 2009
Survey targets suggested elk hunting changes in Jemez Mountains - Feb. 9, 2009
Officers seek information about poached elk - Feb. 4, 2009
Deadline extended for oryx, population management, bear and turkey hunts - Feb. 3, 2009
Check out Department booth Feb. 13-15 at Hunting and Fishing Show - Jan. 21, 2009
Trout stocking raises awareness of San Juan River’s trophy trout waters
Poachers leave eagles, elk to rot in Cibola County - Jan. 15, 2009
Limited ice fishing opens Friday, Jan. 16, at Eagle Nest Lake - Jan. 12, 2009
Hunting ‘legend’ sentenced to $10,000 in fines, 4,500 hours community service - Jan. 9, 2009
Department offers online cougar education, identification course - Jan. 6, 2009
Game Commission to meet Saturday with new chairman, vice-chairwoman to discuss rules about hunting and fishing on private lands
Hunters need Customer ID Number to apply for licenses, permits - Jan. 5, 2009
Prairie Chicken Festival accepting poster contest entries, registrations
- Dec. 17, 2008 New rules adopted for big-game hunting Special Game Commission meeting will address private-land access, posting
- Dec. 10, 2008 Thin ice: Eagle Nest Lake temporarily closed to fishing
- Dec. 2, 2008 Thin, dangerous ice: Fenton Lake temporarily closed to fishing
- Nov. 25, 2008 Antelope plan extension, big-game hunting rules on Game Commission agenda
- Nov. 14, 2008 Leftover military-only oryx licenses available online Dec. 16
- Nov. 13, 2008 Department schedules more meetings statewide on antelope plan
- Nov. 7, 2008 Late-season cow elk licenses available online Nov. 18
- Nov. 5, 2008 Department schedules meetings statewide on antelope plan
- Oct. 30, 2008 Kokanee snagging season opens Nov. 14 at Heron Lake Wolf release scheduled Nov. 6 in Gila National Forest Department seeks public comments on antelope plan Meeting will address New Mexico’s desert bighorns
- Oct. 14, 2008 River otters return to upper Rio Grande Basin
- Oct. 14, 2008 Late-season archery elk hunts available online Oct. 22
- Oct. 9, 2008 River otters will return to New Mexico next week
- Oct. 7, 2008 Invasive ‘rock snot’ algae found in upper Pecos River
- Oct. 1, 2008 Big-game hunting rules on Game Commission agenda
- Sept. 19, 2008 Department aquatic species biologist receives prestigious national award
- Sept. 12, 2008 Investigation finds no oil in San Juan River Applications open for elk-bugling, wolf-tracking tours Department seeks information about wounded bear
- Sept. 5, 2008 Department seeks citizen participation in Habitat Stamp Program Meeting will address wildlife depredation issues in the Nogal Canyon and Bent areas of southeastern New Mexico
- Sept. 3, 2008 Forest Service reminds Manzano Mountains hunters of closures
- Sept. 2, 2008 Visit Department exhibits, park free at the State Fair
- Aug. 8, 2008 Proposal would downlist desert bighorns from endangered to threatened on state list Public meeting will address recovery plan for native suckers
- Aug. 7, 2008 State Game Commission, Department of Game and Fish put hold on lesser prairie chicken hunt, pending review
- Aug. 4, 2008 Reward offered for trout thieves
- July 28, 2008 Leftover deer permits, elk licenses available online Aug. 11
- July 21, 2008 State Game Commission meets Wednesday, July 23, in Las Vegas
- July 15, 2008 Skulls, antlers, 4WD trucks up for auction Saturday, July 19 Public-land deer hunters will receive permits, carcass tags separately Comments sought on aquatic invasive species plan Meetings will address proposed big-game hunting rule changes
- July 9, 2008 Warmwater hatchery’s first bass stocked in Elephant Butte Lake
- July 1, 2008 Second mountain lion captured near Pinos Altos Observe fire restrictions, be bear aware this Fourth of July
- June 26, 2008 Agencies return wolf pair to Gila Wilderness
- June 25, 2008 Wounded mountain lion captured, killed near Pinos Altos
- June 23, 2008 Search continues for lion that killed Pinos Altos man
- June 23, 2008 Game-park owner Kirt Darner pleads guilty in elk transportation, bighorn theft case
- June 18, 2008 Rewards exceed $2,000 for northeastern N.M. deer poachers
- June 11, 2008 Cibola National Forest issues food storage order to protect bears
- June 10, 2008 Public meetings in Farmington, Tierra Amarilla will address proposed hunting rules
- June 4, 2008 Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions lifted on Santa Fe River
- June 3, 2008 Wildlife babies: Please leave them alone!
- June 2, 2008 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7; Kids’ clinics scheduled statewide
- May 27, 2008 Department seeks input on proposed big-game hunting rules
- May 22, 2008 Conservation officer cleared in investigation
- May 19, 2008 Campground closed, investigation continues in possible wild animal attack in Sandia Mountains
- May 15, 2008 Black bears on the move around Santa Fe and communities statewide
- May 14, 2008 Las Cruces residents urged to avoid encounters with mountain lions
- May 13, 2008 Black-footed ferrets, San Juan fishing rules on tap at Commission meeting Public hearing will address Gila trout recovery methods
- April 28, 2008 May 1 Lincoln Forest closure will send turkey hunters elsewhere Carlsbad men convicted of poaching Barbary sheep
- April 18, 2008 Department of Game and Fish negotiates White Peak access
- April 16, 2008 Dead fox found in Sierra County tests positive for rabies
- April 8, 2008 Game Commission considers varied agenda
- April 7, 2008 April 9 is deadline for big-game hunting applications
- March 24, 2008 Habitat Stamp Advisory Committee meetings scheduled statewide
- March 20, 2008 Another Silver City fox tests positive for rabies; Catwalk fox bites woman Special applications required to hunt deer on private land in northwestern New Mexico
- March 18, 2008 Bad ice — Eagle Nest Lake closes to ice fishing
- March 12, 2008 Feeding javelina can cause a nuisance, attract predators — and fines
- March 11, 2008 Head-hunters shoot two elk near Valles Caldera, leave bodies to rot
- March 7, 2008 Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting, fishing seasons Public meeting will address recovery plan for Pecos River suckers Recovery plan for imperiled rodents ready for public review
- March 5, 2008 Reserve-area residents fined more than $7,000 for illegal outfitting, guiding
- March 4, 2008 Department recruiting partners to help fight aquatic invasive species
- Feb. 29, 2008 Big-game enhancement hunting licenses net $568,000 at auctions
- Feb. 28, 2008 McAllister Lake to remain closed Albuquerque artist wins Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest
- Feb. 27, 2008 Department of Health confirms rabies in fox from Silver City Public meetings in Gallup to focus on bears, cougars and antelope
- Feb. 25, 2008 Game Commission expands Gila trout fishing, elects new officers Emergency fish salvage permit issued for Oasis State Park
- Feb. 19, 2008 Free workshop invites teachers to bring elk into their classrooms
- Feb. 18, 2008 Fishing fly limits, Gila trout angling opportunities on commission agenda
- Feb. 14, 2008 Public meeting to review Gila trout angling and recovery activities
- Feb. 8, 2008 State to work to reverse wolf decline Northern New Mexico elk holding their own in snow
- Feb. 7, 2008 Reward offered for information about Ruidoso deer poaching case
- Jan. 31, 2008 Ilegally acquired snakes removed from residence in Deming Department investigates illegal shooting of bobcat near Raton Commission to consider GAIN expansion approval Application deadline is Feb. 6 for oryx, turkey hunts
- Jan. 25, 2008 Feeding deer does more harm than good
- Jan. 24, 2008 Department wants head-hunting poacher who killed elk, left it to rot
- Jan. 23, 2008 Deadlines approaching for hunt applications, mandatory harvest reports Raton deer fawn shot with arrow
- Jan. 19, 2008 Counting, collaring Mexican wolves includes vaccinations Bernardo-La Joya hunters take note: Limit on pintails is one Bob Gerding’s Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show
- Jan. 7, 2008 Federal Highway Administration applauds Tijeras Canyon Wildlife Corridor Lewis Ranch purchase protects 5,280 Roosevelt County acres Meetings to address multiple-fly rigging rules changes
- Dec. 27, 2007 Ice fishing opens Friday, Dec. 28, at Eagle Nest Lake
- Dec. 26, 2007 Prairie Chicken Festival accepting poster contest entries, registrations
- Dec. 13, 2007 Department seeks poachers who shot 4 elk and left them to rot
- Dec. 10, 2007 Turkeys, quail, wolves and hatchery on Game Commission agenda
- Nov. 29, 2007 Dec. 1 Chama public meeting rescheduled for Dec. 14 to discuss recreation, access on wildlife areas
- Nov. 27, 2007 Department director faces hunting rule charges
- Nov. 26, 2007 Wildlife area recreation, access is subject of Dec. 1 meeting in Chama
- Nov. 21, 2007 Department director says hunting incident a mistake; will cooperate with investigators
- Nov. 8, 2007 Competitive birding featured at Bernardo’s “Big Day”
- Nov. 7, 2007 Salmon snagging opens Nov. 9 at Heron lake, Willow Creek, Pine River
- Oct. 31, 2007 Late-season cow elk licenses available online Nov. 7
- Oct. 29, 2007 Gila trout angling, cutthroat restoration on Game Commission agenda
- Oct. 12, 2007 Late-season archery elk hunts available online Tuesday, Oct. 16 Two men arrested on antelope poaching and other charges
- Oct. 10, 2007 Department investigates fish kills at Quemado Lake, Pecos River
- Oct. 5, 2007 Extra youth-only duck hunts available Oct. 15 for Bernardo Wildlife Area Department continues to monitor for avian influenza
- Oct. 1, 2007 Kokanee snagging season opens at 4 New Mexico lakes
- Sept. 29, 2007 Help wanted: Department recruiting conservation officers Department seeks information about poached elk near Watrous
- Sept. 21, 2007 Grants outfitter sentenced to 10 years in jail in illegal hunting scheme
- Sept. 19, 2007 Department will use helicopters in annual fall elk herd surveys
- Sept. 14, 2007 Electric fencing, highway mats give wildlife safer passage in Tijeras Canyon
- Sept. 6, 2007 Antelope killing spree earns poachers jail time, big fines Don’t miss 2007 State Fair migration of fish, snakes, birds and mammals
- Sept. 5, 2007 Department seeks contractor for Sargent elk viewing area
- Sept. 4, 2007 Department publishes Oil & Gas Development Guidelines with wildlife in mind
- Aug. 30, 2007 Hard times for trout, anglers at McAllister Lake
- Aug. 28, 2007 Hunting seasons begin: officers will be conducting roadblocks Hunting seasons bring partial closures at Sargent, Humphries areas Another deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease Carlsbad man pleads guilty on negligent use of firearm charge Clayton residents advised to take measures to avoid mountain lions Habitat Stamp Program advisory committees need volunteers Department seeks information about poached antelope, elk
- Aug. 20, 2007 Texas hornshell recovery, hunt application fees on Game Commission agenda
- Aug. 13, 2007 Program views Mexican wolf restoration at close range
- Aug. 12, 2007 Bighorns released in Dry Cimarron, Rio Grande Gorge
- Aug. 9, 2007 Shooters kill elk, ruin signs, stuff dead rabbits in mail boxes Poachers fined $15,000 for killing 4 cow elk Department of Game and Fish seeks information about poached antelope
- August 7, 2007 Small-game seasons approach with revised dates, rules Helicopters will assist with bighorn sheep wilderness trapping operation Maddox Lake closing to public use
- July 30, 2007 Leftover permits available Aug. 7 for 2007-2008 deer, elk hunts
- July 23, 2007 Texas hornshell recovery plan available for review, comments Aug. 11 is Quail Appreciation day at the Double H Ranch
- July 17, 2007 Party-spot sting leads to 7 arrests, 57 citations near Carlsbad
- July 16, 2007 Waterfowl, upland game rules, state land lease on Game Commission agenda Lake Roberts’ aging dam will be topic at open-house forums Public meetings will address plan to restore imperiled rodents Education, fun on tap July 21 at Valle Vidal Youth and Appreciation Day
- July 11, 2007 New Mexicans honored by Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
- July 9, 2007 Bear bites camper in hand at Sugarite Canyon State Park Six suspects pay maximum fines for littering on Pecos River
- July 3, 2007 Trout stocking temporarily suspended at Grindstone lake
- June 29, 2007 Please, please don’t trash New Mexico’s bears Limited angling for Gila trout opens July 1; Camping in Black Canyon closed due to forest fire
- June 26, 2007 State Game Commission, Nature Conservancy purchase property on Gila River
- June 2, 2007 Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions to be lifted on Santa Fe River
- May 31, 2007 Celebrate Free Fishing Day at statewide fishing clinics Wild babies do not need ‘helping’ human hands
- May 18, 2007 Visiting hours are over: Hospital bear relocated to Manzano Mountains
- May 7, 2007 Learning about bears can help avoid dangerous confrontations
- May 2, 2007 Fishing bag limits, tackle restrictions to be lifted at Oasis State Park
- May 1, 2007 Roadblocks to be conducted statewide during hunting, fishing seasons
- April 26, 2007 Bighorn sheep transplants, federal funding, state land lease on Game Commission agenda
- April 25, 2007 Sargent Wildlife Area will have limited access during elk calving season
- April 11, 2007 Is your pet Iguana legal? Find out at meetings addressing non-domestic animal possession ‘New Mexico Wildlife’ highlights Warmwater Hatchery, turkeys and trout
- April 4, 2007 Ramah Lake reopens for fishing Bernardo Wildlife Management Area vandalized
- April 2, 2007 Game Commission hears concerns, ideas about Mexican Wolf Program Limited angling for Gila trout will open July 1, 2007 Commission approves Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout Restoration Program Beat the April 7 deadline rush: Apply early, online for 2007-2008 big-game hunts
- March 21, 2007 Attention hunters: Deadline is April 7 for 2007-2008 big-game applications New Mexico hunters prefer online application process Glenwood artist wins Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest Hunter Education Weekend certifies almost 800 young hunters
- March 19, 2007 Governor Richardson appoints conservationist Sandy Buffett to State Game Commission
- March 19, 2007 Game Commission to hear comments about Mexican Wolf Program
- March 14, 2007 Eagle Nest Lake closed to ice fishing
- Feb. 27, 2007 Unlicensed hunter receives jail time for trespassing
- Feb. 26, 2007 Poachers dump two elk carcasses west of Rio Rancho
- Feb. 20, 2007 Hunter Education Weekend brings classes to communities statewide
- Feb. 5, 2007 Cougar sightings increase due to heavy snowfall
- Feb. 1, 2007 Accused trophy deer poachers face severe penalties Deadlines approaching for hunt applications, mandatory harvest reports Hunters can report their harvest Feb. 9-11 at Hunting and Fishing Show
- Jan. 26, 2007 Auction raises $210,000 for bighorn sheep program Meetings scheduled statewide to discuss bear, cougar management
- Jan 11, 2007 Agreement will protect threatened White Sands pupfish Two men charged in poaching of trophy Barbary sheep near Logan
- Jan. 10, 2007 Game Commission elects chairman, welcomes new appointee
- Jan. 4, 2007 Game Commission to elect chairman, vice-chairman Jan. 10 in Santa Fe Department recruiting conservation officers Department seeks public input on antelope releases in Southeastern N.M.
- Jan. 2, 2007 Trout-stocking plan should improve fishing at Bluewater Lake, elsewhere .