Wildlife law violation checkpoints start for hunting, fishing seasons

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New Mexico Department of Wildlife Public contact only , Information Center: 888-248-6866, ispa@dgf.nm.gov

Media contact only, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027, darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 15, 2026:

Wildlife law violation checkpoints begin for hunting, fishing seasons

SANTA FE – The Department of Wildlife is conducting checkpoints throughout the state this hunting and fishing season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations.

As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff's offices.

Please report any wildlife crime or suspected crime that you may observe while enjoying New Mexico's great outdoors. To report a wildlife crime, please call Operation Game Thief toll-free at 1-800-432-GAME (4263). Callers can remain anonymous and earn cash rewards for information leading to charges being filed. Violations can also be reported online at Operation Game Thief .

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New Mexico Department of Wildlife, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507

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