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It is time to hunt for fabulous presents for our friends and family who love shooting, hunting, and the great outdoors. Read on, or watch the video below, to get some great ideas, and when you’re done, let me know what your gift-giving hits and misses have been. Last year I gave you some ideas…
Today most Americans are giving thanks and some are lucky enough to have harvested their dinners in the hunting fields. If you’re like me and haven’t been out to hunt birds this year, here’s a tip from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Mia Southeast New Mexico is Your Best Bet…
One of my favorite hunts is that of the “Gray Ghost,” more commonly known as the mule deer. I have memories of these elusive kings since the early days of my childhood. The big deer put lots of steaks in the freezer and make tasty jerky or summer sausage. Finding an old guy sometimes offers…
There is a serious lack regarding numbers of conservation officers throughout the country. If you’ve ever hunted in New Mexico, you know that there the sentiment especially holds true. That’s why this news is a win for conservation, ethics and safety. Six new game wardens graduate from law enforcement academy SANTA FE – Six New Mexico…
Department of Game and Fish resumes stocking winter trout waters SANTA FE – Anglers can catch trout all winter long as the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has resumed stocking its winter trout waters. Every fall, the department switches from stocking catfish in the summer to trout in the winter at popular fishing…
Since a friend asked for advice, and many are trying to fill their freezers, I thought I better revive this old post about how to reduce shooting flinch. Is this something you’ve ever had an issue with? How did you deal with it? ~Mia In sighting in my Little Gal’s rifle for her elk hunt I…
Holiday dinners and get-togethers are right around the corner, which of course, means lots of food. I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to make this time of year is a fresh duck, goose or turkey. That means we’ll be heading afield to harvest birds for dinner. Find a link to…
Nominations Sought for NM’s Excellence in Wildlife Conservation Awards SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is soliciting nominations for its Excellence in Wildlife Conservation awards to be presented Feb. 18 at the Governor’s Special Hunt Auction & Banquet at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. The awards are in recognition of…
Do you have a family tradition centered around Thanksgiving? Of course, most Americans gorge themselves on turkey, casseroles, and desserts, but what else do you do? My family usually enjoys a “Turkey Shoot” which is more an Annie Oakley style shotgun shoot. It’s nothing serious, just a means to get everyone off the couch and into…
CPW invites the public to learn about the future of Colorado’s State Parks GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – With more people visiting and moving to the state each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has seen a significant increase in visitation to all 42 state parks, a trend expected to continue into the future. To provide the…
