New Mexico Wildlife Podcast

Explore the wild side of New Mexico with the New Mexico Wildlife Podcast!

This official podcast from the New Mexico Department of Game and Whether you're a hunting or fishing enthusiast, a birdwatcher, or simply a nature lover, this podcast has something for you. Get inspired to get outside and experience the wonders of New Mexico's wildlife firsthand.

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, set to be presented at the Aug. 25, 2023 State Game Commission Meeting in Raton.

Episode 24 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Nicole Tatman, Big Game Program Manager by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Episode 23 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Tony Opatz, Pronghorn Biologist by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Episode 22 (March 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Orrin Duvuvuei, Deer Program Manager by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Episode 21 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Travis Zaffarano, Elk Program Manager by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Episode 20 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success with Caitlin Ruhl, Bighorn Sheep Biologist by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Episode 19 (Feb. 2023) Drawing Your Path to Success w/Casey Cardinal, Turkey/Upland Game Biologist by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

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 Way to Success” series.

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 Challenge, NM Trout Challenge, Master Angler Awards and Record Fish Awards. We discuss the prizes and incentives that you could win by applying early for the big game draw as well as a discussion on how to complete a hunter education or hunter education instructor course. We have a lot of new year's resolution options for you for 2022!