http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog Online Hunting Magazine Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:26:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Valles Caldera National Preserve is considering a proposal to charge a $7,500 fee for up to 15 of the 77 elk hunt permits they are allowed to handout. As it would be expected, this proposal has sparked quite a stir across New Mexico's hunting community. The Valles Caldera National Preserve ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/18/valles-caldera-national-preserve-considers-elk-hunt-fee-of-7500/ By: Scott Ellis 2005,2006,2007 Florida State Turkey Calling Champion 2004, 2007 Florida State Gobbling Champion Quaker Boy Game Calls Pro Staff One of the most asked questions about hunting the wild turkey is “when do I call and how often?” I feel that there is an art to calling turkeys. It’s all based on ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/10/calling-the-wild-turkey%e2%80%a6%e2%80%a6when-and-how-often/ The L.A. Times has a short snippet this morning saying that the Mexican government is asking the U.S. to change its plans of building a fence because it may effect animals. Instead they want to build bridges and such done in a way so as to "be less attractive to ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/mexico-calls-on-us-to-alter-boarder-plans-to-save-animals/ The New Mexico senate yesterday passed a bill, 33-1, that would allow the Department of Game and Fish to auction off two hunting packages each year. The high bidders would receive permits to bag a deer, an elk, an oryx, an ibex and a pronghorn antelope. G&F hopes the auction will ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/new-mexico-senate-passes-big-game-hunting-auction-bill/ If you missed a chance at a deer or elk during the regular season, beginning October 17 permits will be available on a first come first served basis. Here's how. the Department of Game and Fish will make 405 late-season archery elk licenses and 349 deer permits available online and over-the-counter ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/late-season-archery-deer-and-elk-permits-available-in-new-mexico/ The Center for Biological Diversity has released a statement condemning the Senate-approved building of a wall in the deserts of the southwest to keep out illegal aliens. I agree that what they are saying is of concern to me and it should be to all of us but there are ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/scientists-want-to-protect-wildlife-by-opposing-border-wall-in-the-southwest/ By Bob Lane In many hunting families, guns are handed down from generation to generation. When a family member no longer desires to, is unable to hunt, or is deceased, the rifles, pistols, and shotguns are often passed on to the hunting offspring or grandchildren of the former hunter. The sentimental ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/dad%e2%80%99s-rifle-a-family-heirloom/ By Becky Sather Growing up in a big city I never got the chance to enjoy the simple pleasure of hunting. Moving to Prineville Oregon, a major hunting town, the year of my high school graduation was a huge culture shock. I worked at a gas station during hunting season my ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/slow-elk/ An opinion piece reared an ugly head in the environment section of New West on September 16, 2007 by George Wuerthner. From the article, this is what it says about Wuerthner. http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/bringing-wolves-back-violated-the-public-trust/ By Master Sargent Mike Sibley I can hear their whispers wherever I go. “Control your breathing, concentrate on the blade, and squeeze.” “Feel your way along with your toes instead of watching your feet.” “Work your way down through that ... http://newmexicohuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/through-better-men-than-i/