New Mexico sportsmen and women express their regret that the armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ended with violence, but are relieved the standoff is over.

New Mexico sportsmen and women today applaud President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for reforming the federal coal program; it is broken, outdated and costs American taxpayers millions of dollars.

New Mexico sportsmen were relieved to see today that Congress has agreed to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund for three years and provide at least partial funding for one of the nation’s most important conservation tools.

Rep. Rob Bishop has introduced legislation that would cripple the Land and Water Conservation Fund. New Mexico Wildlife Federation President John Crenshaw today urged the entire New Mexico congressional delegation to reject Bishop’s proposal in the strongest possible terms.

New Mexico hunters, trappers and anglers are willing to pay far more than ever before to access State Trust Land. With a Nov. 19 deadline looming, Dunn continues to demand at least a five-fold increase from the Department of Game and Fish to allow licensed sportsmen onto some 8 million acres of land.

An overview of public land state and federal policy and how it effects New Mexico outdoor enthusiasts.

New Mexico anglers got some unexpected good news in mid-April – the state Attorney General’s Office declared that all New Mexico fishing streams are public domain, and therefore open to fishing and wading, regardless who owns the adjoining property.

NMWF opposed both House Bill 235 and SB 226 because the legislation creates a new definition of trespass that would negatively impact anglers and boaters.

Elections for chairman and vice-chairman are expected to be the top actions when the State Game Commission meets Thursday, Jan.