In the summer of 2022 the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish successfully acquired nearly 55,000 acres of previously private land and added it to the Marquez Wildlife Management Area. This public land expansion has already proven to provide significant benefits to wildlife and to New Mexico's human residents. This property was purchased by a willing buyer from a willing seller. In this episode, Jesse Deubel speaks with Jon Graham about Jon's recent hunting experience on the newly expanded Marquez Wildlife Management Area. Jon is a New Mexican resident currently serving in the United States Air Force and stationed in Missouri. Last April, as the lucky recipient of a Marquez WMA turkey tag, Jon didn't hesitate to drive the thirteen hours back to this magnificent landscape to pursue a Merriam's gobbler. This episode is full of hunting stories, recounted memories, thoughts on conservation, appreciation for public lands and so much more. Enjoy the listen!

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