Tiger muskie a giant among New Mexico fish
By Eric Arce New Mexico Wildlife Editor The tiger muskellunge is a sterile hybrid of the true muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) and the northern pike (Esox lucius). Commonly called tiger muskie, these elusive apex predators [...]
Riding responsibly on New Mexico’s public lands
By Dela Joyner North Area Public Information Specialist Much of New Mexico is made up of sparse desert, rugged mountains and rural landscapes that provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. These diverse landscapes attract [...]
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 [...]
Research and dens and bears, oh my!
During the final weeks of winter, before the snow melts and a gradual rise in temperature signals a transition into spring, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish biologists take a calculated risk in the [...]
Department, partners help Rio Grande cutthroat trout go home to the Gorge
Once a year, starting in 2008, Rio Grande cutthroat trout fingerlings (young fish about the length of a finger) embark on an expedition, trekking all the way down to the Rio Grande [...]
Decades of work keeps Rio Grande cutthroat trout off Endangered Species List
Decades of work keeps Rio Grande cutthroat trout off Endangered Species List Decades of dedicated conservation work by the Department and its partners have secured a bright future for the Rio Grande cutthroat trout [...]