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Trout of Southeastern NM

Editions: Recent, New Mexico Area Updates, Southeast, Vol 59 #2 - Summer 2016

In 2015, The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish worked with the Village of Ruidoso to open Alto Reservoir to stocking and anglers. Located about 4½ miles north of Ruidoso, Alto Lake has been stocked with channel catfish and rainbow trout. Photo by Mark Madsen, New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF.

Don’t overlook southeastern waters when seeking some fabulous trout fishing. Many southeastern New Mexico anglers limit their efforts to hook a trout to the winter months when rainbows are stocked in small urban lakes. But, for those willing to take a drive into the mountains, yearlong opportunities exist to wet …

Pike numbers at bay

Editions: Recent, New Mexico Area Updates, Northeast, Vol 59 #2 - Summer 2016

Following the discovery of northern pike at Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish biologists became concerned about the potential impacts this aggressive predatory fish might have on rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Photo by Dan Williams, New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF.

Efforts at Eagle Nest Lake seem to be keeping pike numbers at bay. Five years after rules were put into place to protect this northeastern lake, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish biologists are reporting what appears to be positive results. Following the 2010 discovery of northern pike in Eagle …

Tigers are cleaning up

Editions: Recent, New Mexico Area Updates, Northwest, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

After a short hiatus, stocking of tiger muskies resumed at Bluewater Lake in 2015. The muskies, which are sterile, were introduced into the lake to help control populations of white suckers and illegally introduced goldfish. The introduction created a whole new adventure for anglers looking to land one of these large, predatory fish. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

When the trash piles up, there’s nothing like having a tiger to clean things up. In 2004, when “trash” fish such as white suckers and illegally introduced goldfish provided less than an ideal angling experience at Bluewater Lake, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish decided it was time …

Armendaris youth hunt

Editions: Recent, New Mexico Area Updates, Southwest, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

Clarence Seagraves, a volunteer guide, and his dog Copper, lead the way for a youth hunter during the Armendaris Youth Small Game Classic. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

There was no need for words following the Armendaris Youth Small Game Classic. The looks on the faces of the young participants said it all. “To see the youths and their families enjoying time hunting and being outdoors, and to see the smiles on their faces when they harvested their …

Time to get out

Editions: Recent, New Mexico Area Updates, Northeast, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

Reaching Goose Lake is an adventure in itself and requires a high-clearance vehicle. But getting there is just half the fun. The entire area provides a wonderful outdoor experience. Hiking up the ridge will provide a wonderful view of Wheeler Peak and, if you’re lucky, some bighorn sheep. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

Spending 20 years as a conservation officer in northeastern New Mexico has introduced me to many unique and fantastic locations. I have been fortunate to see the diversity of wildlife and explore some of the most beautiful country this state has to offer. Well, New Mexico might have the replacement …

Salad shooting

Editions: Recent, New Mexico Area Updates, Southeast, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

While the bow hunting season might be over, putting away your archery equipment might be a mistake. The most successful bow hunters continue to practice in the offseason and salad shooting can provide the means to stay sharp. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

Although hunting season is over and the holidays have passed, you may want to think twice before packing away your bow. That’s a mistake a lot of bow hunters make; storing their bow until shortly before next fall’s hunting seasons. For bow hunters, year-long practice is essential to success. Archery is …

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