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Aug 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Mexico State Wildlife Commission Meeting
The commission held a session featuring a tribute to a long-serving deceased employee. Public comments addressed the necessity of maintaining public access to state lands, support for proposed rule changes regarding ranch registration and tag caps, and a collaboration proposal involving the Northern New Mexico Crimestoppers organization. The meeting also conducted a rule hearing for deer rule 19.31.13 NMAC, covering biological population data, harvest trends, and management statistics.
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The Commission addressed several topics, including an update on deer management strategies, population status, and historical harvest trends in New Mexico. Discussions covered research projects regarding deer movement and migration across state and tribal jurisdictions, as well as the implementation of ear-tag satellite transmitters to monitor buck survival. The Commission also reviewed the distinction between quality and opportunity hunt management zones and discussed results from a recent hunter attitude survey, which indicated that meat procurement and hunting opportunity are primary objectives for the majority of respondents.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Mexico State Game Commission Minutes and Transcripts
The Commission reviewed and approved the revocation of hunting and fishing privileges, held subsequent discussions regarding proposed changes to the Deer Rule and Elk Rule for the 2027-2030 seasons, and conducted rule hearings for the Barbary Sheep, Oryx, Ibex Rule and the Migratory Bird Rule. Furthermore, the Commission addressed and approved the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2028-2032.
May 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Mexico State Game Commission Meeting
The meeting included a review of youth programs offered by the department and the approval of two elk licenses for nonprofit wish-granting organizations. Additionally, the commission held a rule hearing regarding amendments to hunting and fishing license application requirements, specifically concerning permanent eligibility for mobility-impaired hunters, which was subsequently adopted.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
