Wildlife for Everyone: Experiencing the Elk rut in the Valles Caldera
When the leaves of the aspens start to turn into gold, a familiar sound can be heard through the Valles Caldera. This sound is the bugling of a bull elk. The landscape was once [...]
Department, BCI partner to improve bat habitat at Double E
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 [...]
Memories in the making: 10 tips for photo success this season
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 [...]
Keep wildlife wild – Feeding wildlife puts you and others at risk
Most people mean well when they feed wildlife. What many don’t realize is that feeding wildlife is bad for the animals and dangerous for people. It’s also against the law in New Mexico if [...]
New Mexico Fish Art Contest
New Mexico Fish Art Contest – “The Art of Conservation” All students in grades K-12 are invited to submit artwork highlighting fish species found in New Mexico. Entries must be scanned and then [...]
Working with Bighorn Sheep
New Mexico has a rich wildlife heritage that can be experienced either through hunting, wildlife viewing, photography or by people seeking to connect with the outdoors. Here, you’ll find an array of habitats, from [...]