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Hunters Helping the Hungry program set to relaunch in New Mexico

SANTA FE — Roadrunner Food Bank, the Food Depot and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are pleased to announce the relaunch of the New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry program, a partnership between Roadrunner Food Bank and the Food Depot that enables hunters to donate wild game meat to help feed hungry New Mexicans. Hunters can donate deer, elk, antelope, oryx, ibex or Barbary sheep meat to one of two processors: Honest Processing, located at 945 S. 2nd St. in Raton, or Padilla’s Meat Cutting and Processing, located at 72 Hondo Seco Rd. in Arroyo Hondo. Honest Processing can be reached at 575-779-6612, and Padilla's Meat Cutting and Processing can be reached at 575-776-1233. The processors will then grind and package the meat, which will be collected by Roadrunner Food Bank or the Food Depot for distribution through their pantries and food bank partners. "The program [...]

Nov 19, 2025|

Memories in the making: 10 tips for photo success this season

By Colleen Payne Every hunt is a trophy-sized memory, no matter if you notch a tag or not. When you look back on past hunting or fishing trips, a picture can tell a thousand words, no matter how much further that big fish that got away keeps getting. Here are a few tips to document the memories you make in the field for years to come. 1. Take lots of photos: There is no such thing as taking too many photos. With so many digital devices readily available, it's easy to pull a camera or cell phone out of your pocket for a quick shot or video. You’ll regret not taking enough photos, not too many. 2. Set up the shot: Once you have recovered your animal, notched your tag and unloaded your firearm (safety first), you can pose the animal for photos. Setting the animal in [...]

Nov 18, 2025|

Department, BCI partner to improve bat habitat at Double E

The lesser long-nosed bat is one of several bat species that feeds on the flowers of Palmer’s agave as they migrate from south-central Mexico through the southwestern United States. By Jennifer D'Annibale The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) Share with Wildlife program has partnered with Bat Conservation International (BCI) to monitor and improve habitat for nectar-feeding bats on the Double E Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Double E WMA is on the southwest edge of the Gila National Forest outside of Gila, New Mexico. The Double E WMA consists of large cottonwood and sycamore trees lining Bear Creek, but also has many acres of higher-elevation pinyon juniper hills. In 2020, Department habitat biologist Jennifer D’Annibale officially documented a large, dense patch of Palmer’s agave (Agave palmeri), an important nectar source for nectar-feeding bats, on the Double E WMA. This photo sparked interest from multiple nectar-feeding bat [...]

Nov 18, 2025|

Department announces New Mexico Fish Art Contest

Youth in grades K-12 can submit artwork through Jan. 31 Submission by Steven Ju (Grade 7-9 Division, Georgia) SANTA FE — New Mexico students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the Art of Conservation New Mexico Fish Art Contest, sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with Wildlife Forever. Fish are an integral part of New Mexico’s diverse ecosystems, providing vital support to local biodiversity and contributing to the health of rivers, lakes and streams. From the prized native trout of the Rio Grande to the colorful bass that inhabit the state’s reservoir, fish play an essential role in maintaining the balance of aquatic environments. For many New Mexicans, fishing is not only a cherished pastime, but also a way to connect with nature, support local economies and preserve cultural traditions. Through the Art of Conservation New Mexico Fish Art Contest, participants can [...]

Nov 7, 2025|

Game Commission to meet Nov. 7

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544. The full agenda, and other information, will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website. If you are interested in participating or 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 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 various accessible forms.

Oct 24, 2025|

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