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Deer Rut in Kansas

Published January 27, 2011By Audrey McQueen

Males compete for the opportunity of breeding females. Sparring among males determines a dominance hierarchy. Bucks will attempt to copulate with as many females as possible, losing physical condition since they rarely eat or rest during the rut. Continue reading →

Posted in Deer Hunting, Hunting Videos, White Tail Deer Hunting in Kansas

Importance of Hunting and Fishing in New Mexico

Published January 6, 2011By Audrey McQueen

You don't have to fish or hunt to enjoy the benefits of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration taxes, but hunting and fishing do help keep our state WILD -- just the way we like it. Continue reading →

Posted in Antelope Hunting, Bear Hunting, Deer Hunting, Elk Hunting, Hunting Videos, Mountain Lion Hunting, Oryx Hunting

Elk Breeding Calls

Published September 23, 2010By Audrey McQueen

The fall starts the breeding season for Elk in New Mexico. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish manage the elk herds and conduct a count each year to assess the total population of elk in New Mexico. Continue reading →

Posted in Elk Hunting, Hunting Videos

Venison Green Chile Stew

Published September 23, 2010By Audrey McQueen

Why is big game hunting in New Mexico? Because it helps control the animal population and prevent crop damage on the many family owned farms in New Mexico. So what do you do with the elk, deer, antelope or oryx when you kill it? Mad a great dinner of course. Here is a great recipe for Venison Green Chile Stew. Continue reading →

Posted in Big Game Cooking, Deer Hunting, Hunting Videos

Deer Hunting In New Mexico

Published September 7, 2010By Audrey McQueen

Attention Hunters: Public-land deer hunts leftover from the 2010-2011 draw are still available so call today to secure yours. Continue reading →

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Antelope Hunting In New mexico

Published September 7, 2010By Audrey McQueen

Although not an antelope, it is often known colloquially in North America as the Prong Buck, Pronghorn Antelope, Speedgoat, or simply Antelope, as it closely resembles the true antelopes of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Continue reading →

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Big Game Hunting in New Mexico

Published September 6, 2010By Audrey McQueen

There is more than 30 million acres of public lands and a comparable amount of private land available for Big Game hunting in New Mexico. Big Game hunting in New Mexico usually consists of elk, deer, antelope and oryx. Continue reading →

Posted in Antelope Hunting, Bear Hunting, Deer Hunting, Elk Hunting, Mountain Lion Hunting, Oryx Hunting

Elk Hunting in New Mexico

Published August 9, 2010By Audrey McQueen

Attention Hunters: Youth encouragement elk hunts leftover from the 2010-2011 draw are still available so call to secure yours today. Continue reading →

Posted in Elk Hunting

New Mexico Pronghorn Antelope Trap & Release

Published July 23, 2010By Audrey McQueen

See the multi-agency collaborative efforts as pronghorn antelope are trapped using a fence-funnel technique in NE New Mexico. After being capture, around 30 antelope were relocated on the Santa Ana Pueblo to re-establish a species that was once native to the landscape. Continue reading →

Posted in Antelope Hunting, Hunting Videos

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