Hunting News
The latest hunting news and press releases, including important reminders for the current hunting season, from the New Mexico Department of Wildlife. See additional wildlife news in Conservation News. Department-wide news can be found under Home → NMDOW News.
Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 26, 2021: Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting for the Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss Habitat Stamp Program maintenance activities. Members of the public are invited to attend this virtual meeting to provide feedback and ask questions. The virtual meeting will be held September 2 at 5:30 p.m. Register for the virtual meeting. Information about how to attend and participate in this meeting will be available on the Department's webpage. Comments can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Habitat Stamp Program Manager, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; or by email to Daniel.Lusk@state.nm.us or in person at the meeting listed [...]
Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 19, 2021: Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting for Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss Habitat Stamp Program maintenance activities. Members of the public are invited to attend this virtual meeting to provide feedback and ask questions. The virtual meeting will be held July 27th at 5:30pm. Information about how to attend and participate in this meeting will be available on the Department's webpage. Comments can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Habitat Stamp Program Manager, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; or by email to Daniel.Lusk@state.nm.us or in person at the meeting listed above. ###
Upland Game rule changes topic of public meeting
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 16, 2021: Upland Game rule changes topic of public meeting The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Upland Game rule. The proposals are available on the Department’s proposals under consideration webpage. To gather public comments, one public meeting will be conducted via Zoom. The meeting will be held August 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Click here to join the virtual Zoom meeting. Or enter the following in your Zoom client: Meeting ID: 211 476 4712 Passcode: 202226 To join the meeting by phone, please dial 1-346-248-7799. You will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 211 476 4712 and Passcode: 202226 Presentation slides will be posted on the Department’s proposals under consideration webpage prior to the meeting [...]
Apply now for sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 14, 2021: Apply now for sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits Sandhill Crane SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is now accepting applications for special sandhill crane and pheasant permits. Applications can be made through your online account. The application deadline for special sandhill crane and pheasant permits is 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18. Successful applicants must have a Game Hunting license and applicable stamp(s) in addition to their draw permit. Successful sandhill crane applicants also must have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) number. Digital copies of the 2021-2022 Upland and Migratory Rules and Information Booklets will be available on the Department’s website later this year. ###
Comment period for Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Water Extended
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 22, 2021: Comment period for Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Water Extended SANTA FE – At the New Mexico State Game Commission meeting held Friday, June 18, 2021 at the New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse), agenda item 6, Applications for Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Water, was tabled until the August 12, 2021 Commission meeting, allowing additional time for public input. At the August 12, 2021 State Game Commission Meeting, to be held in Santa Fe, a hearing and final decision on applications of Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Water will be included in the agenda. Applications can be found on our website and include: Rancho Del Oso Pardo, Inc. River Bend Ranch, LLC Chama II, LLC, dba Canones Creek Ranch Fenn Farm Three Rivers Cattle Ltd. Co The [...]