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New Mexico Services Available for Hunters, Anglers & Outdoor Recreationalists
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 03/19/20
News # 13400
Following the New Mexico Department of Health’s public health order regarding mass gatherings and in an effort to prevent transmission of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has Services Available for Hunters, Anglers and Outdoor Recreationalists
Before the March 18, deadline passed, there were long lines forming at many of our office locations throughout the state to apply for the draw; an unnecessary health risk when there are several remote application options available.
Applications can be completed online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/ or by calling either the Information Center (1-888-248-6866) or one of our Area Offices.
The Information Center will also be working extended hours to assist callers with draw applications. Information Center hours are as follows:
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 17
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 18
Department staff will also be answering draw-related questions submitted by email to [email protected] or by private message to one of our social media accounts.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish strongly encourages the utilization of these remote application and assistance services provided for our customers during this time of heightened public health concern.
Services available for NM’s hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationalists
Customers seeking general information including; license sales and harvest reporting can still reach the Department by phone at 505-476-8000 or toll-free at 1-888-248-6866. They can reach the Department by email, [email protected] or visit online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased online at onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us.
The New Mexico Game and Fish Department offers educational activities for youth and families. New Mexico wildlife and wildlife management lessons can be downloaded online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/conservation-education/discover-new-mexico.
Depredation reports may also be reported by phone at 1-888-248-6866.
Reports to Operation Game Thief can be made immediately by calling 1-800-432-4263 or by filling out the Department’s online form at onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/public/ogt.
The Department’s Hunter Education Program can be reached by phone at (505) 222-4731 or by email at [email protected]. The minimum age for students to complete the online Hunter Education program has been reduced to 10. Online course options that meet certification requirements are available at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education under the Online Options tab.
Information, applications and forms for the Department’s Elk Private Lands Use System (EPLUS) are available online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/maps/elk-private-lands. Questions may be directed by email to Bob Osborn, [email protected], Rex Martensen, [email protected] or Aaron Roberts, [email protected].
Project proponents needing or wanting a review by Department staff can submit a project, and receive a timely response, through the Department’s Environmental Review Tool found on the Department’s Conservation Page at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/conservation.
The Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program can be reached by phone at (505) 222-4728 or email at [email protected]. Online course options that meet safety certification requirements are available at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ohv/ohv-education/ under the Online Training tab.
Customers can also interact with Department staff, working our social media channels, by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nmdgf, Twitter at www.twitter.com/NMDGF, Instagram at www.instagram.com/nmgameandfish and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/NMGameandFish.
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