What is a prescribed burn, and how does it help wildlife? - NM Wildlife Monthly Update - August 2020

ISSUE NUMBER SEVENTEEN • August 2020

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What's a prescribed burn, and how does it help wildlife? 

Fire as a management tool, when planned and controlled by professional wildland fire specialists, can be an extremely efficient and practical way for habitat biologists and land managers to promote positive change in a habitat and yield numerous benefits on the landscape. Watch the video and read more... 

OHV Safety

Learning OHV safety with robots

The OHV Program has two new tools for large group public outreach - the ATV-riding robots Safety Sam and Safety Sara. Learn more. 

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Department announces essay contest winners

Students from all over our state participated in this summer's conservation essay contest for kids and young adults. Click here for a list of the winning essays.  

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Start preparing: Squirrel hunting 101

Have you ever considered small game hunting in New Mexico?  Specifically, squirrel hunting?  If not, you probably should.  Everyone that put in for the big game draw will own a game-hunting license, which includes small game like squirrel. Interested? Start preparing now.

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What's in a name? Understanding taxonomy

Mountain lion, cougar, puma... three names for the same animal. You can see how using common names can be confusing. To solve this, each species has its own, unique scientific name, made up of two parts. Learn more about taxonomy. 

IN THIS ISSUE

In this month's issue:
  • What's a prescribed burn, and how does it help wildlife?
  • Practicing OHV safety with robots
  • Department announces essay contest winners
  • Start preparing: Squirrel hunting 101
  • What's in a name? Understanding taxonomy
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THE 2020-2021 UPLAND GAME RULES AND INFORMATION BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE

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NEW MEXICO WILDLIFE

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