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This Week in Wildlife week 22 - 5/29/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

This Week in Wildlife week 21 - 5.22.2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

In this episode of the New Mexico Wildlife Podcast, we take a closer look at New Mexico’s hatchery system and the work that goes into raising fish for waters across the state. From egg collection and rearing to stocking and conservation, hatchery staff and fisheries biologists work year-round to support recreational fishing opportunities and native fish conservation in New Mexico. Join us as we explore how fish move from hatchery tanks to lakes and rivers, the science behind fisheries management, and the challenges of operating hatcheries in an arid state. Whether you’re an angler, conservationist or simply curious about where stocked fish come from, this episode offers an inside look at one of the many ways the New Mexico Department of Wildlife supports healthy fisheries and outdoor recreation statewide.

Join the Department at the next State Game Commission Meeting and Special Military Hunt Draw Applications open on June 10th. Visit the New Mexico Department of Wildlife website at https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/

Join the Department of Wildlife at GilaFest and other events across the state. Visit the website at https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/

This Week in Wildlife week 18 - 5/1/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife at events across the state, like Gila Fest in Glenwood to celebrate the completed renovations at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery! Visit the Departments website https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/

Coming up this next week at the Department of Wildlife; a bow hunter workshop, a Habitat Committee meeting, and the new License Year Rules and Regulations Fishing and Hunting Booklets available! Visit the New Mexico Department of Wildlife website at https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/

In this episode of the New Mexico Wildlife Podcast, we sit down with Elise Goldstein, Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Division, for a behind-the-scenes look at the people and work that keep New Mexico’s wildlife thriving. As the supervisor of the Department’s wildlife biologists across the state, Elise shares what it really means to be a wildlife biologist and the wide range of work these dedicated professionals do every day. From long days in the field and tracking wildlife populations to habitat restoration, conservation planning, and balancing the needs of both wildlife and people, Elise gives listeners a true “boots on the ground” perspective of wildlife management in New Mexico. She also discusses the challenges, rewards, and passion that drive the biologists working to protect the state’s incredible wildlife resources. Whether you have ever wondered what a wildlife biologist actually does, are interested in conservation, or simply want a greater appreciation for the people working behind the scenes, this episode offers an inside look at the science, dedication, and heart behind wildlife management in New Mexico.

Another week in Wildlife! Spring has sprung and Turkey Season is coming soon. Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife at a Adult Turkey Hunting Weekend. Registration is open now. Visit our website at https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/