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06/22/2026

Respect the wildlife!

Please respect breeding wildlife in the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge

Breeding sandhill cranes, shorebirds and other waterfowl are extremely sensitive to disturbance from people, bikes, and pets. To protect wildlife, please:

◾Stay on established trails.
◾Avoid riding bicycles or e-bikes on the Anchorage coastal flats during peak bird use season from April 1 to November 15.
◾Leash your pet. Even leashed dogs resemble predators and may disturb breeding wildlife.
◾Remember: it is illegal for people and pets to harass wildlife. Please enjoy viewing from a safe distance.

The Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge extends sixteen miles along Anchorage's coastline from Point Woronzof to Potter Creek, providing excellent opportunities to view migrating snow geese and sandhill cranes.

06/22/2026

This is awesome!

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will auction confiscated antlers, horns, hides, mounts and skulls on Saturday, June 27, at the Expo Center at MetraPark in Billings. Most items were seized during poaching investigations, and proceeds support FWP conservation and restoration programs.

-Doors open at 8 a.m. for inspection
-Live auction begins at 10 a.m.
-Free and open to the public
-Register to bid with a photo ID at the door

The last auction raised more than $82,000 for conservation efforts across Montana.

Find more information here: https://www.nationalauctionusa.com/auction/montana-fwp-wildlife-auction--live-in-billings-mt--saturday-june-27-2026-81796/details

06/15/2026

This is awesome!

3-D Archery for youths and adults at Makoshika!

06/15/2026

Check out the online New Mexico Governor’s Special Hunt Auction!

Bidding has opened for the 2026 Governor's Special Hunt Auction. The Department of Wildlife has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to offer the New Mexico Governor's Special Hunt Auction online in 2026. Funds from the public auction support the Game Protection Fund and are used solely for projects and programs directly related to the Department's mission.

The Department is auctioning nine premium hunting opportunities through June 23 at 8 p.m. MDT to raise funds for wildlife conservation programs.

For more information, visit our homepage at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov and look for the Governor’s Special Hunt Auction Banner.

06/01/2026

Congratulations!

Join us in welcoming four New Mexico Department of Wildlife conservation officer recruits who completed the Southern New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy!

After 17 weeks of intense training, these recruits are ready to begin the next steps in their career with the Department. Conservation officer training takes about a year from hire date to patrolling a district. It takes discipline and dedication to complete the journey. Congratulations to these individuals from left to right : Rhyen Vigil, Billy Mollenhauer, Sebastian Gonzales and Brian McCreary.

06/01/2026

Get signed up for hunter education classes!

05/12/2026

We are heartbroken to hear of the tragedy today with one of our Member Agencies, The Maine Warden Service. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues of this warden.

We are heartbroken to share that a Maine Game Warden died this morning following a plane crash in Avon, near Schoolhouse Pond. The crash occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m.

This is a devastating loss for the Maine Warden Service, our Department, and the people of Maine. Our thoughts are with the family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those impacted by this tragedy.

We will share additional information as it becomes available.

05/10/2026

This is awesome!

Celebrate Mom with free fishing!

Saturday and Sunday (May 9-10) are free fishing days in Montana for all residents and nonresidents to celebrate Mother's Day. Everyone can fish without a license, but all other regulations apply! The best gift for Mom is family fun!

05/10/2026

Just let them be!

Don’t assume a young animal is an orphan simply because it is alone!

Spring has arrived, and bears of Alaska are emerging from their dens, some with one, two, or three fuzzy cubs in tow. At times, female bears will walk away from their cubs to search for food, and female black bears will often send their cubs up trees to wait while the mother goes off to hunt or fish.

Whether it is birds or mammals, you may come across a newborn that you think is abandoned or orphaned. In most cases it is not, and the mother is nearby. It can be dangerous to you and/or detrimental to the animal for you to intervene and “rescue” it.

Often its mother is nearby and will return once you have left the area. Even when an animal truly is orphaned, it is usually best to leave them alone. Do not attempt to feed or pick up an orphaned animal yourself or tell anyone else to do so. Unless you have a permit, this type of contact with animals is illegal and may result in a fine.

If you observe a lone calf or cub over an extended period of time, or you believe there is a safety concern, please submit an wildlife encounters report at http://wildlifeencounters.adfg.alaska.gov/

05/10/2026

Make sure to give them space!

This Mother's Day, we're celebrating ALL of New Mexico's moms, including the feathered ones.

This Merriam's turkey hen is already on the move with her nine newly hatched poults. If you spot a brood this spring, give them plenty of space. She doesn't ask for brunch or flowers — just a little wild space to raise her family.

Happy Mother's Day from New Mexico's wildlife moms to yours!