New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan Approved by Federal Administrators

USFWS approves N.M.’s State Wildlife Action Plan SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish received notice the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially approved New Mexico’s State Wildlife Action Plan on Wednesday. The plan was approved by the New Mexico State Game Commission last November and was submitted to federal administrators …

Proposed Budget Could Threaten Hunting and Fishing’s Future

Trump’s Proposed Budget Could Threaten Hunting and Fishing’s Future Deep cuts at the agencies responsible for conservation and sportsmen’s access would be felt in every corner of the country. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hunters and anglers would find less healthy habitat and more public access closures under President Trump’s proposed budget, officially released this morning. In …

Bighorn Sheep Relocated to Cochiti Canyon

Bighorn sheep captured and relocated to Cochiti Canyon  SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish captured 34 bighorn sheep this week at the Chevron Mine in Questa and transferred them to Cochiti Canyon to supplement the existing Jemez Mountains herd. The bighorn sheep on mine property came from a herd at …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Wins Conservation Achievement Award

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s aquatics team wins 2017 Conservation Achievement award DENVER, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility will be awarded the Western Division American Fisheries Society’s 2017 Conservation Achievement Award. This award recognizes a significant contribution by an agency to the conservation of fishery resources. CPW’s Native Aquatic Species Restoration …

RMEF Marks Record Year for Membership

RMEF Marks 8th Consecutive Year of Record Membership MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation rings in 2017 with an all-time record of 222,235 members. “We are extremely grateful for all our members, volunteers, partners, and other sportsmen and women who support our conservation mission,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This continual growth is …

Meeting to Discuss Wildlife Recovery – New Mexico

Game Commission to meet Jan. 12 in Santa Fe SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Jan. 12 in Santa Fe to consider numerous matters including presentation of a draft recovery plan for Gould’s turkeys and Gila Monsters. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in the Santa …

NSSF Urges All – Act Now to Protect Your Public Lands

Contact Congress: Urge Vote for Energy Conference Report Containing Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, the most important legislation in a generation for America’s hunters and target shooters, is a week away from a crucial deadline in Congress. NSSF is asking that you call your U.S. Representative’s office and politely insist that Congress act on …

NWTF Partners with BLM Colorado for Habitat Improvements

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation recently entered into a five-year cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office aimed at improving wildlife habitat and maintaining resilient landscapes. The agreement between the two partners could provide up to $400,000 of federal funding toward habitat management efforts in Colorado. “We are grateful and …

Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo to Feature New Interactive Activities

Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo to Feature New Interactive Activities MISSOULA, Mont.—New interactive displays and activities will entice sportsmen and women at the 2016 RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Exposition. The expo runs December 1-10 upstairs in the South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center in conjunction with Cowboy Christmas during the 10 days …

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