New Mexico
About New Mexico Wildlife
New Mexico Wildlife is a showcase for the state's six ecoregions and the wide variety of wild animals found in the fifth largest state. This program is fully in step with the Department of Game and Fish mission of using a flexible system of management to provide the state's citizens with wildlife for recreation and food supply.
From grassland species like pronghorn antelope and lesser prairie chickens, to the alpine wilderness homes of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, New Mexico offers its citizens and visitors tremendous opportunities to enjoy the wildlife heritage of North America.
Monstrous bull elk in the great Gila Wilderness and exotic species from Africa and Iran roam freely here, making it attractive to hunters from across the country. Anglers can enjoy catching the native Gila trout that spent more than 40 years on the Endangered Species list, and hard-fighting rainbows on the San Juan River.
Watch New Mexico Wildlife, then come see New Mexico for yourself.
About the agency
Since the first Territorial Game Warden was appointed in 1903, New Mexico's wildlife managers have fought to restore the heritage of this diverse state.
Bringing back the majestic elk and being the first state to successfully trap antelope are among the agency's top achievements. Seven hatcheries now provide kokanee salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout, and warm-water fish species for stocking. River otter and Mexican wolf restoration programs demonstrate the state's dedication to continued restoration of the state's complete suite of species.
Director Tod Stevenson came out of retirement to lead the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. During his 30 years with the agency, Tod gained experience in every aspect of the agency's law enforcement operations and resource management efforts. At one time or another he held every position from conservation officer to district wildlife supervisor, law enforcement operations and resource division chief, assistant director, and, ultimately, to deputy director. After less than two years off, Tod came back to active duty to continue guiding the Department's many conservation efforts.
