New Mexico Wildlife Podcast

By New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

What's New Mexico Wildlife Podcast about?

Join the New Mexico Wildlife Podcast, the official podcast of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, for coverage on all things outdoors in the land of enchantment! From hunting and fishing to bird watching and wildlife photography, we have got you covered!

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New Mexico Wildlife Podcast episodes:

08.08.2023
Episode 25 (August 2023): All About Bears and Cougars with Nick Forman
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Carnivore and Small Mammal Program Manager Nick Forman sits down with Communications Director Darren Vaughan to discuss the science and statistics behind the Department's proposal for the new bear and cougar hunting rule,...
03.16.2023
Episode 24 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Nicole Tatman, Big Game Program Manager
Episode 24 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Nicole Tatman, Big Game Program Manager by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
03.16.2023
Episode 23 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Tony Opatz, Pronghorn Biologist
Episode 23 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Tony Opatz, Pronghorn Biologist by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
03.16.2023
Episode 22 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Orrin Duvuvuei, Deer Program Manager
Episode 22 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Orrin Duvuvuei, Deer Program Manager by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
03.16.2023
Episode 21 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Travis Zaffarano, Elk Program Manager
Episode 21 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Travis Zaffarano, Elk Program Manager by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
03.16.2023
Episode 20 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Caitlin Ruhl, Bighorn Sheep Biologist
Episode 20 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Caitlin Ruhl, Bighorn Sheep Biologist by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
03.16.2023
Episode 19 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success w/Casey Cardinal, Turkey/Upland Game Biologist
Episode 19 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success w/Casey Cardinal, Turkey/Upland Game Biologist by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
01.28.2023
Episode 18 (Jan 2023) Drawing Your Path To Success #1 - 2023-24 Big Game Draw
Join New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Communications Director Darren Vaughan and Licensing Operations Manager Chad Nelson as they discuss the ins and outs of the 2023-2024 Big Game Draw in the first video of the department’s “Drawing Your...
01.12.2022
Episode 17 (Jan 2022) New Year Resolutions - NMDGF Challenges
Happy New Year! Do you have a new year's resolution yet? Join us as we talk with the Department's Northwest Regional PIO, Ross Morgan, and discuss NMDGF challenges that you can participate in for 2022. We discuss the NM Bass...
12.28.2021
Episode 16 (Dec 2021) Native Fish Program - Colorado River Basin
Join us as we learn all about native fish in the Colorado River Basin with NMDGF's Native Fish Program Supervisor Matt Zeigler. We talk about species distribution, management, and cutting-edge research techniques. Whether you are interested in native species found...
11.29.2021
Episode 15 (Nov 2021) Wildlife Health & Diseases
This month we are talking all things wildlife health with Dr. Kerry Mower, the Department’s Wildlife Health Specialist. From common diseases and parasites to an in-depth discussion on Chronic Wasting Disease, join us as we cover all topics related to...
10.13.2021
Episode 14 (Oct 2021) Deer Management in New Mexico
Today we are joined by New Mexico’s state deer biologist, Orrin Duvuvuei. We dive into deer management here in the state, including how annual surveys are conducted, the importance of harvest reporting and ongoing deer management projects. We also discuss...
09.22.2021
Episode 13 (Sept 2021) Bowhunting Basics
With September archery seasons underway, we wanted to do an episode on bowhunting basics for folks interested in taking up the sport. Join us as we talk with NMDGF’s Public Information Specialist Larry Garcia to discuss archery 101 and cover...
08.20.2021
Episode 12 (Aug 2021) All Things Black Bears
For our August edition, we meet with the Bear and Cougar Biologist for NMDGF, Rick Winslow. Join us as we discuss bears in New Mexico – from biology and management to safely camping and living in bear country to harvest...
07.28.2021
Episode 11 (July 2021) Oryx and Ibex Management in New Mexico
Join us as we talk with Southwest Regional Biologist Kevin Rodden and learn all about free-ranging oryx and ibex populations in New Mexico – why they were introduced, how they are managed, hunting opportunities as well as wildlife photography and...
06.29.2021
Episode 10 (June 2021) Catfishing New Mexico
Join us as we talk with “the catfishin’ guy” Shawn Denny, the Warm Water Sportfish Supervisor with NMDGF. We talk all things catfish in New Mexico – from catfish management in the state to how we can be more successful...
05.22.2021
Episode 9 (May 2021) Spring and Summer Walleye Fishing
It’s time to dust off that fishing gear that you threw in the garage at the end of last summer and start chasing walleye! Join NMDGF’s Assistant Chief of Fisheries over research and management, Mike Ruhl, as we cover all...
04.23.2021
Episode 8 (April 2021) Talkin' Turkey - How to Call Spring Gobblers
Spring is finally here and turkey season is underway! Join us for our very first repeat guest on the show, NMDGF Officer Storm Usrey, as we learn to talk turkey. We discuss the vocalizations turkeys make, how to use turkey...
03.31.2021
Episode 7 (March 2021) How to Have A Career in Wildlife: Insights from NMDGF’s Assistant Director
Join us as we talk with Assistant Director Jim Comins during his last week on the job before retirement. We will talk about his career with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, the lessons learned and advice for...
02.26.2021
Episode 6 (Feb 2021) History of Hatcheries and their Benefits to Anglers
Starting back in 1921, New Mexico's hatchery program has helped restore fish populations and provide angling opportunities across the state. Join us as we discuss the hatchery program with Roddy Gallegos, the Assistant Chief of Fisheries over Hatcheries. Roddy grew...
01.22.2021
Episode 5 (Jan 2021) The Big Game Draw
Join the New Mexico Wildlife Podcast as we talk with Craig Sanchez, the Assistant Chief of Education, and discuss the ins and outs of the 2021 Big Game Draw. We discuss hunter education requirements, strategies for each species including trophy...
12.15.2020
Episode 4 (Dec 2020) Sportfish Program and All Things Ice Fishing
Join New Mexico Wildlife Podcast as we talk with Eric Frey, the Sportfish Program Manager for NMDGF, and discuss the various management activities and projects currently underway in the Sportfish Program. Then we dive into all things ice fishing in...
10.29.2020
Episode 3 (Nov 2020) Upland Game Program and Quail Hunting Forecast
Join NM Wildlife Podcast as we talk with Casey Cardinal, the Department's Resident Game Bird Biologist, and discuss upland game bird research and surveys throughout the state. We discuss everything from quail to grouse to pheasants and then talk in...
09.30.2020
Episode 2 (Oct 2020) Open Gate Program and DIY European Skull Mounts
Join us as we talk with Gary Calkins, the Open Gate Coordinator with the NM Department of Game and Fish. We discuss the Open Gate program and its benefits to both public hunters and participating landowners. Then we discuss one...
08.31.2020
Episode 1 (Sept 2020) Conservation Education and Fall Turkey Hunting
Join us as we talk turkey with Storm Usrey, the Conservation Education Program Manager for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. We learn a little about the Conservation Education Program and then dive into fall turkey hunting tactics....

What's New Mexico Wildlife Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

New Mexico Wildlife Podcast episodes:

Episode 25 (August 2023): All About Bears and Cougars with Nick Forman

Episode 24 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Nicole Tatman, Big Game Program Manager

Episode 23 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Tony Opatz, Pronghorn Biologist

Episode 22 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Orrin Duvuvuei, Deer Program Manager

Episode 21 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Travis Zaffarano, Elk Program Manager

Episode 20 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Caitlin Ruhl, Bighorn Sheep Biologist

Episode 19 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success w/Casey Cardinal, Turkey/Upland Game Biologist

Episode 18 (Jan 2023) Drawing Your Path To Success #1 - 2023-24 Big Game Draw

Episode 17 (Jan 2022) New Year Resolutions - NMDGF Challenges

Episode 16 (Dec 2021) Native Fish Program - Colorado River Basin

Episode 15 (Nov 2021) Wildlife Health & Diseases

Episode 14 (Oct 2021) Deer Management in New Mexico

Episode 13 (Sept 2021) Bowhunting Basics

Episode 12 (Aug 2021) All Things Black Bears

Episode 11 (July 2021) Oryx and Ibex Management in New Mexico

Episode 10 (June 2021) Catfishing New Mexico

Episode 9 (May 2021) Spring and Summer Walleye Fishing

Episode 8 (April 2021) Talkin' Turkey - How to Call Spring Gobblers

Episode 7 (March 2021) How to Have A Career in Wildlife: Insights from NMDGF’s Assistant Director

Episode 6 (Feb 2021) History of Hatcheries and their Benefits to Anglers

Episode 5 (Jan 2021) The Big Game Draw

Episode 4 (Dec 2020) Sportfish Program and All Things Ice Fishing

Episode 3 (Nov 2020) Upland Game Program and Quail Hunting Forecast

Episode 2 (Oct 2020) Open Gate Program and DIY European Skull Mounts

Episode 1 (Sept 2020) Conservation Education and Fall Turkey Hunting