New Mexico Wildlife magazine Conserving New Mexico's Wildlife for Future Generations
Fishing a river does not require much gear and can easily be done from the bank or wading. Children should use shorter rods and smaller, lighter reels. Five-and-a-half-foot rod-and-reel combos are inexpensive and are great for kids ages 7-12. Teaching kids how to fish takes time. I recommend fishing for …
August, 2021
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24 August
Are you ready to start fishing?
New Mexico is home to many great fishing opportunities, from trophy fishing on the San Juan River in the northwest, to bass fishing across southern and central New Mexico, city ponds like Trees Lake in Deming and Tingley Beach in Albuquerque and the many state parks that offer phenomenal fishing …
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24 August
Mudbugs, better known as crawfish, are a lot of work but also a lot of fun to catch — and good to eat
I have always loved being outdoors, whether it’s hunting, fishing or just hiking around the mountains sightseeing and learning new things. While attending college at New Mexico State University, I spent a lot of time on the Rio Grande river fishing and setting trot lines, and occasionally on the irrigation …
July, 2021
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23 July
You could be the next New Mexico Master Angler
New Mexico is a place where the Rocky Mountains meet the desert. It is also a state that is rich in diversity, from its many different climates to the fish and wildlife that reside here. Sportsmen and women of New Mexico are very fortunate to have such a diverse fishing …
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23 July
San Pedro Parks Wilderness, a hidden secret for anglers
If you’re looking for an excellent place to catch lots of fish and don’t want the hassle of running into a whole lot of people, then the San Pedro Parks Wilderness is the spot for you. Located just east of Cuba in the Jemez Mountains, this pristine wilderness offers fishing …
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6 July
Resurrecting an old compound bow
Feeling nostalgic and remembering my archery beginnings and passion for the outdoors. As a teenager, I had a few folks who were instrumental in getting me into archery. Members from the Gallup Bowmen’s Association helped me tremendously in those beginning years, including Lieu Sullenger, Henry and Mike Montano, Gary Longan, …
May, 2021
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27 May
NM Trout Challenge, From Stream to Art Class
Since it was launched on January 1, 2020, the New Mexico Trout Challenge has become quite popular with both resident and non-resident anglers. To date, over 800 anglers are registered and currently taking the challenge and 98 anglers have completed it. The challenge tasks anglers with catching five of New …
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27 May
Turn your family camping trip this summer into a wildlife education trip
We all look forward to the warmer weather and longer days of summer to spend more time outdoors. Although camping can be very relaxing and a much-needed break for our brain, it can also be a great time to train our brain and learn about wildlife. There are signs of …
March, 2021
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26 March
What gear should I put in my turkey hunting vest?
Having a turkey vest in the spring woods makes for a convenient way to transport your turkey hunting calls, essential hunting gear and a way of packing out your harvested gobbler. The padded seat on a turkey vest is a bonus too! Here is what I like to have in …
February, 2021
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24 February
Help, Where Can I Hunt?
So, you have been thinking about putting in for the upcoming big game draw. You have been perusing the new hunting Rules and Information Booklet, figuring out what species you want to hunt and checked the draw odds. You have crossed a few things off but still have some uncertainty. …