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Top 10 kayak fishing

Editions: Recent, Recreational Opportunities, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

Kayak fishing provides an opportunity for anglers looking for some tranquility to reach more remote locations where they can enjoy some time alone. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

Fishing is fishing, but kayak fishing is a whole different experience. Shoreline anglers often are limited by the access points and the distance an individual is willing to hike for solitude. With a kayak, finding the ‘road’ less traveled becomes a more realistic prospect. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish personnel …

Stewart Lake cutthroat

Editions: Recent, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016, Wildlife & Habitat Conservation – #SaveOurSpecies

A conservation officer’s mule proved invaluable in getting the fish to the final destination at Stewart Lake. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

Katherine’s loss was Stewart’s gain. No, that’s not the plot for a movie to appear in theaters soon, it’s the story of a wilderness adventure to stock Rio Grande cutthroat trout into highcountry lakes. Lake Katherine was the original Pecos Wilderness destination in October, but weather called for a change …

Eagle Rock Lake

Editions: Recent, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016, Wildlife & Habitat Conservation – #SaveOurSpecies

Following the loss of a mine that sustained the Questa, New Mexico economy for years, the small village needed to look in a new direction. As it turned out, a quick peek outside a window provided a potential solution: outdoor recreation. That transition recently received a boost as the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish partnered with Chevron …

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 …

Spring turkey fever

Editions: Recent, Recreational Opportunities, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

Found throughout the west, Merriam’s turkeys are most often associated with ponderosa pines. The over-the-counter license spring season is April 15–May 10 and the youth-only season is April 8–10. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

For hunters planning to chase gobblers this spring, preparation will be a critical element for a prosperous hunt. Being a successful turkey hunter takes time and effort and, if you are fortunate in taking a tom, it can be an exhilarating experience. Taking some time prior to heading into the …

Brantley Lake

Editions: Recent, Recreational Opportunities, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016

Anglers who have abandoned Brantley Lake as a prime fishing destination may want to reconsider in 2016. Following recent improvements, the lake is shaping up as a hot spot for catfish and bass this spring. “Conditions haven’t been this good in years,” said Shawn Denny, warm water fisheries biologist with …

Pinyon jays & piñon pines

Editions: Recent, Vol 59 #1 - Spring 2016, Wildlife Conservation Education

Mutualistic relationship critical for pinyon jays and piñon pines. New Mexico Wildlife magazine, NMDGF

Pinyon jays and New Mexico go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or, in this particular case, more like piñon pines and their seeds. These long-billed, sky-blue jays are found in piñon-juniper habitats throughout the west, including New Mexico. In fact, it is estimated nearly one-third of the world’s pinyon …

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