I have been on the road in different parts of the state and from my perspective, antelope numbers appear to down.......way down.
Have folks out there noted the same? I am very concerned about the wisdom in having a hunt this year.......seems the drought is taking a huge toll on NM's wildlife.
If there were ever a year to hug a landowner and ask them to keep their water systems on, it is now. The livestock inventory in NM is way down. Some ranchers have sold their entire herds. Shutting off water would make perfect sense to conserve water. I have been asking them if they are going to turn them off at every opportunity. Most say NO, they are leaving them on for wildlife.
Jim
Have folks out there noted the same? I am very concerned about the wisdom in having a hunt this year.......seems the drought is taking a huge toll on NM's wildlife.
If there were ever a year to hug a landowner and ask them to keep their water systems on, it is now. The livestock inventory in NM is way down. Some ranchers have sold their entire herds. Shutting off water would make perfect sense to conserve water. I have been asking them if they are going to turn them off at every opportunity. Most say NO, they are leaving them on for wildlife.
Jim