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Free family fun at Outdoor Expo Aug. 20-21

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, AUG. 16, 2016: Free family fun at Outdoor Expo Aug. 20-21 ALBUQUERQUE – If you’ve wanted to learn to shoot a firearm, catch a fish, try archery or paddle a kayak, visit the Department of Game and Fish’s annual New Mexico Outdoor Expo, a free family event at the City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21. “This is a fantastic opportunity for families to learn and enjoy outdoor activities together,” says Alexa Sandoval, director of the Department of Game and Fish. “We’ll teach folks some basic skills that can lead to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment.” All equipment for use during the event is provided free. Shooting ranges staffed by certified instructors await [...]

Deadline is Aug. 24 to apply 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, AUG. 16, 2016: Deadline is Aug. 24 to apply for special sandhill crane and pheasant hunts SANTA FE – The deadline to apply for sandhill crane and pheasant draw hunts is 5 p.m. Aug. 24. 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. Information about sandhill crane draw hunts is available in the department’s 2016-2017 migratory game bird supplement, page 11. Information about pheasant draw hunts is available in the department’s 2016-2017 Hunting Rules and Information booklet, page 131. Both can be viewed on the department’s website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Printed versions are available at the department’s area offices and most license vendors. Successful applicants must have a game hunting license and applicable [...]

Special hunter education camp offered at Gorham Scout Ranch near Chimayo

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Jennifer Morgan, (505) 222-4722 jennifer.morgan@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 16, 2016: Special hunter education camp offered at Gorham Scout Ranch near Chimayo CHIMAYO – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a special hunter education camp where youths can receive hands-on training and earn their hunter education certification. The camp is open to youths ages 11 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered, responsible adult. It will be conducted the weekend of Sept. 16-18 at the Gorham Scout Ranch near Chimayo. Lodging and meals are free and all equipment is provided. Registration opens Aug. 24. Participants must complete and return the registration form available at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/ by 5 p.m. Sept. 2 to be eligible. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The department is hosting the camp in partnership [...]

Game Commission to meet Aug. 25 in Rio Rancho

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. 12, 2016: Game Commission to meet Aug. 25 in Rio Rancho SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Aug. 25 in Rio Rancho to consider numerous matters, including revisions to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Sandia Ballroom, 1771 Rio Rancho Blvd. S.E., Rio Rancho. Other agenda items include: The department will provide an update on proposed shooting range developments. Update on negotiations with the State Land Office for public access to hunt, fish and trap on State Trust Lands during the 2017-18 season. Presentation of the department’s 2018 fiscal year budget for consideration and approval. The full agenda, detailed agenda-item briefings and other information are available on [...]

Revised State Wildlife Action Plan available soon

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact: Matt Wunder (505) 476-8118 matthew.wunder@state.nm.us Media contact: Karl Moffatt (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Aug. 1, 2016: Revised State Wildlife Action Plan available soon SANTA FE – A revised draft of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish State Wildlife Action Plan will be available for public review and comment beginning Aug. 2. The document serves as the blueprint for planning and implementation of the department’s wildlife and habitat conservation initiatives over the next 10 years. It can be viewed and downloaded from the department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us/conservation/state-wildlife-action-plan. A printed version of the plan can be obtained by contacting Matt Wunder of the department’s Ecological and Environmental Planning Division, (505) 476-8118 or matthew.wunder@state.nm.us. Comments about the plan can be submitted to the department by email, DGF-comments.swap@state.nm.us or by regular mail: Matt Wunder Ecological and Environmental PIanning Division New Mexico Department [...]

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