2023-2024 Barbary Sheep Hunting Forecast
Barbary sheep, also known as aoudad, is one of three exotic big-game species hunted in New Mexico. Originally native to North Africa, Barbary sheep were first introduced to New Mexico in the 1940s by a private ranch in the southeastern part of the state. They were officially released in the 1950s in the Canadian River drainage near the Las Vegas Plateau. Since their release, there has been a rise in the popularity of hunting Barbary [...]
2023-2024 Turkey Hunting Forecast
Turkey populations appear to be entering a period of decline in New Mexico after several years of breeding-season drought. Turkey populations are highly influenced by precipitation and such a decline is anticipated given the drought; numbers respond quickly when the rains return. Spring moisture is important to create food sources for chicks, which need forbs (leafy plants) and insects for survival. Statewide drought conditions make it likely that turkey production has been low in each [...]
Pronóstico de caza del pavo 2023-2024
Las poblaciones de pavos parecen estar entrando en un período de disminución en Nuevo México después de varios años de sequía en la temporada reproductiva. Las poblaciones de pavos están mus influenciadas por las precipitaciones y se anticipa tal disminución dada la sequía; los números responden rápidamente cuando vuelven las lluvias. La humedad primaveral es importante para crear fuentes de alimento para los pavitos, que necesitan plantas frondosas e insectos para sobrevivir. Las condiciones [...]
2023-2024 Pronghorn Hunting Forecast
New Mexico offers world-class pronghorn hunting opportunities throughout the state and is considered a premier hunting destination with many trophy bucks harvested throughout the years. In 2021, the latest data available, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sold 6,857 licenses resulting in 4,655 bucks and 282 does harvested. Average reported hunt success, across all weapons and license types, was 70%. Annual success rates for pronghorn hunts in New Mexico typically range from [...]
Pronóstico de caza del berrendo 2023-2024
Nuevo México ofrece oportunidades de caza de berrendo de clase mundial en todo el estado y se considera un destino de caza de primer nivel con muchos machos de trofeo cosechados a lo largo de los años. En 2021, según los últimos datos disponibles, el Departamento de Caza y Pesca de Nuevo México vendió 6,857 licencias, lo que resultó en la cosecha de 4,655 machos y 282 hembras. El éxito promedio de caza reportado, [...]
2023-2024 Elk Hunting Forecast
New Mexico offers world-class elk hunting opportunities throughout the state and is considered a premier hunting destination. It is known for productive elk herds across diverse landscapes, and hunting access through both public-draw and private- landowner tags. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish offers many hunting opportunities on both public and private properties through rifle, muzzleloader or archery hunting options. Between 2017 and 2021, an average of 37,282 licenses were sold to [...]