Category: New Mexico News
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Game Commission Meeting Oct. 10 | New Mexico
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, to conduct a closed executive session. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. and will take place virtually. The full agenda, and other information, is available on the Department of Game and Fish website. If you are interested…
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Free Fishing Weekend set for Sept. 28-29 | New Mexico
Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Sept. 28-29, as part of the state’s Free Fishing Weekend. Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29, which is also National Hunting and Fishing Day across the United States of America. All anglers…
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Carcass Transport and Disposal Rules to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunters encouraged to stay informed about big game meat transport and carcass disposal As you prepare for upcoming hunts in New Mexico or other states, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with carcass disposal and transport regulations in the states where you will be hunting deer or elk. While state wildlife agency regulations may vary state-by-state,…
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Deadline to Apply for Sandhill Crane and Pheasant Draw Permits | New Mexico
August 14 Deadline to Apply for Sandhill Crane and Pheasant Draw Permits The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is still 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. 14. Successful applicants must have…
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Attend the New Mexico State Game Commission Meeting in Taos
NM State Game Commission Meeting (Taos, NM) on August 9, 2024 TAOS – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Dr., Taos, NM 87571. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of…
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Sandhill Crane and Pheasant Draw | New Mexico
Apply for Sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits beginning July 17 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will begin accepting applications for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits beginning July 17 at 10 a.m. Four Corners SCI is not responsible for links that take you to away from our website…
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Youth Encouragement Elk License | New Mexico
Youth Encouragement Elk License sale begins July 10 SANTA FE – Youth hunters will be eligible to purchase one of 1,960 antlerless Youth Encouragement Elk Licenses through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Online License System starting at 10 a.m. MDT, July 10. The sale is designed to provide additional youth hunting opportunities…
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Rio Grande Chub, Sucker NOT Endangered
USFWS Decision on Rio Grande Chub, Sucker Generations of Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff were rewarded for their work this month as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its decision to NOT list the Rio Grande chub and Rio Grande sucker under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Colorado Parks and Wildlife commended the USFWS for…
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Leftover Draw Licenses | New Mexico
Leftover draw licenses on sale June 26 A total of 630 deer licenses left over from the 2024-2025 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT June 26, through the Department’s Online License System. This first-come, first-served sale will only be open to New Mexico residents during the first 24 hours. If any…
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Duck Stamp Change for 2024 Season | New Mexico
Attention waterfowl hunters: There have been some changes to duck stamp policy for the upcoming season as a result of the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023. The most notable changes include: • Individuals are now allowed to carry their E-stamp certification for the entire waterfowl hunting season, rather than for just 45 days post-purchase.…