Big game hunting opens in New Mexico this August
August begins fall big game season with antelope hunts across the state. Northeast rifle hunt runs Aug 25 to 29 with buck antelope only in designated zones. Off road travel is prohibited during hunts without retrieval of downed game. Depreciation stamp required with first big-game license to fund wildlife depredation. Uniformed and plainclothes officers will patrol to enforce limits and boundaries. A trapper education workshop is offered Sept 15 near Raton with additional sessions in Farmington, Silver City and Capitan.
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Fishing Improves at Navajo Lake Says State Game Crew
State Game and Fish reports fishing at Navajo Lake is improving with fair trolling for kokanee killers and lures at 38 to 45 feet near Francis Canyon mouth. The bulletin notes good results using supplied baits and methods for kokanee.
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Regional fishing report highlights lake and river catches
Mike Stauffer crank baits and worms lure black bass up to two pounds while top-water lures draw late day bites. Bluegill rise on minnows and worms, catfish respond to liver on trotlines, worm and rod tactics. Canjilon to Cochiti Lakes show trout success with flies, spinners, power bait, and salmon eggs. Cimarron River reports 19 cfs with trout and dry-fly action Varying conditions noted. call 800 ASK FISH for updates.
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Multiple New Mexico Lakes Offer Varied Fishing Action
Fishing activity varies by lake with fair to good bass and trout action at Conchas, Eagle Nest, Los Pios, Lake Maloya, and Lake Alice. Catfish fair at Conchas and Springer Lake, while dry fly and nymph tactics show late evening trout potential at several locations. Water levels are low at Conchas and Springer, with limited launching and accessibility noted.
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