New Mexico Wildlife - Monthly Update - October 2019

ISSUE NUMBER EIGHT • October 2019

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Photographer's Lens:
lesser prairie chickens

Grant Beauprez, the lesser prairie-chicken biologist for the Department, shares his photos of this special bird found in southeastern New Mexico. Read more and view the photos.

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Web Exclusive: Meet Chris Johnson, OHV education coordinator

In an interview with New Mexico Wildlife, Chris Johnson, off-highway vehicle (OHV) coordinator for the Department talks about OHVs and motorcycle riding on public lands. Read the interview.

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Four more black-footed ferrets released

The Department released four additional black-footed ferrets at a ranch in Wagon Mound in late September in an effort to augment a small population reintroduced at the site a year earlier. Read more.

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The math in the meat: A discussion on venison

James Pitman, assistant chief of information with the Department and an avid hunter, discusses venison yields and nutrition. Read more.

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Recipe: Grilled trout with herb butter

Rainbow trout can be served a variety of ways including simply grilled. Try this recipe.

IN THIS ISSUE

In this month's issue:
  • Photographer's Lens: lesser prairie chickens
  • Web Exclusive: Meet Chris Johnson, OHV education coordinator
  • Four additional black-footed ferrets released
  • The math in the meat: A discussion on venison
  • Recipe: Grilled trout with herb butter
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READ ABOUT SHARE WITH WILDLIFE PROJECTS SELECTED FOR 2020

 

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE
OPEN GATE PROGRAM

 

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RED, GREEN OR CHRISTMAS? LEARN HOW TO USE THE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL TROUT WATERS SIGNS

 

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