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This Week in Wildlife week 31 - 7/31/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

This Week in Wildlife week 30- 7/24/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

They may look like wild hogs, but javelina are a unique and often misunderstood part of New Mexico’s wildlife. Southwest Regional Biologist Madeline joins us to explain what javelina really are, how they differ from pigs and why they have earned the nickname “skunk pigs.” We explore their habitat, social behavior and growing popularity as a big-game species, while addressing common misconceptions about conflicts, hunting and the reputation of javelina meat. Madeline also discusses what biologists know about javelina populations, distribution and management in New Mexico. Whether you are a hunter, wildlife enthusiast or simply curious about these unusual desert dwellers, this episode offers a closer look at an animal that deserves more appreciation.

This Week in Wildlife week 28 - 7/10/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

This week in Wildlife week 27! We are now the New Mexico Department of Wildlife.

This Week in Wildlife week 26 - 6/26/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

In this episode, we sit down with John Martsh to discuss R3—Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation—and why introducing more people to hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting sports is essential to the future of conservation. Learn how R3 programs are breaking down barriers, creating new opportunities, and ensuring New Mexico's outdoor traditions continue for generations to come.

This Week in Wildlife week 24- 6/12/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

This Week in Wildlife week 23 - 6/5/2026 by New Mexico Department of Wildlife

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