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Three New Mexico men charged in elk tag fraud scheme
Read the full story →New Mexico men accused of selling elk hunting tags illegally
Read the full story →New Mexico Hunting Guides Charged in Scheme to Sell Elk Tags to Out-of-Staters
Read the full story →New Mexico men accused of illegally obtaining elk hunting tags, selling to out-of-staters
Read the full story →New Mexico Unit 10 Unit Profile - 33 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Read the full story →New Mexico Unit 17 Unit Profile - 49 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Read the full story →New Mexico hunters slam another annual Wildlife Department draw
Read the full story →Draw results stir calls to prioritize New Mexico hunters over non-resident tags
Read the full story →Hunter Ed grads enjoy chance to hunt with DOW officers
By Melissa Garnett Southeast Area Public Information Specialist Each year, Department of Wildlife Conservation Officers and Hunter Education staff coordinate youth hunting opportunities for local Hunter Education graduates. While Department hunting events take place across New…
Read the full story →State Game Commission to meet March 20 in Albuquerque
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting starting at 9 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at the New Mexico Department of Wildlife Northwest Area Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. The full agenda, and other information, will be available on…
Read the full story →Department reduces number of Persian ibex licenses
SANTA FE — For the upcoming 2026–2027 license year, the Department is reducing the number of Persian ibex licenses based on the most recent population data. These adjustments are necessary to support long‑term population stability and maintain future hunting opportunities. The…
Read the full story →Department seeks public comment on proposed rule changes regarding game species
SANTA FE – Members of the public will have opportunities to provide input as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife shapes its proposals for potential changes to several game species rules. Meetings will be held next month in: Albuquerque: Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30-8 p.m.…
Read the full story →New Mexico Hunters: Important Draw and Harvest Report Deadlines
Read the full story →Application Strategy 2026: New Mexico elk and antelope tips, strategies and tactics to help you apply
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