Northern NM Hunting & Fishing Conservation Expo

May 11-12, 2012 in Red River, NM

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How would you like a chance at winning a guaranteed CASH? A total of $2,500.00 available to win for catching a tagged fish.  Cash prizes will be offered during this His and Her weekend packed with exciting contests.  A Fishing Derby with a guaranteed prize winning fish; a Wild Game Cook off with a top prize of $100, (one of the most delicious parts of the weekend); hunting and fishing outfitters; fly fishing demonstrations and Red River retailers showing off their great outdoor wares, good looking clothing and accessories (sure to please the ladies!) in the Conference Center and all around town.

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With the backdrop of the Valle Vidal and Wheeler Peak Wilderness, this event has drawn organizational support from the New Mexico Sports Authority, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, New Mexico Game and Fish, the Wild Turkey Federation, Rio Costilla Livestock Association, Carson National Forest, Camping World, and the Fish Phone.  The goal of the event is to promote what Red River is all about:  hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, off-road trail riding and a host of other outdoor activities. 

If you would like to enter any of the contests please contact the Red River Chamber of Commerce at 800-348-6444 x 1 or email them at rebecca@redriverchamber.org.

Locations
The expo will take place inside the Red River Conference Center.  Here you will be able to enjoy the local retailers, vendors and the Wild Game Cook-off.  You can also sign up for the weekend of activities such as the Red River Fishing Derby, archery shoot, raffles, geocaching, and the wild game cook-off.

Fishing Derby - Guaranteed $3,000 to be given away! 

  • Takes place in local ponds around town
  • Register by May 4th and be automatically entered to win a $500 Coleman Camping Package!
  • $15 to enter - Bonus Friday Fishing Day
  • Registrations available NOW
  • 1st 5 tags pulled at Awards Ceremony - $100 each
  • Next two tags pulled - $500 each
  • Next tag pulled "Grand Prize" - $1,500
Archery Shoot 
  • Takes place at the Main Town Pond
  • Friday and Saturday Shooting
  • $5 per shot - unlimited shots
  • Adults Prizes - $100 1st  / $50 2nd Chamber Gift Certificate 3rd
  • Youth Prize (15 and under) - 1st place only wins a Compound Bow & $100 Gift Certificate from the Archery Shop to dress out your bow - Sponsored by the NM Wildlife Federation and the Red River Chamber of Commerce

 

Wild Game Cook-Off 

  • Location: Red River Conference Center
  • Free Entry
  • Enter by May 9th
  • Any Game
  • Multiple Entries Accepted
  • $100 1st / $50 2nd

 

Raffles
Drawings will be held Saturday May 12th at 3:45 p.m. during the Expo inside the Conference Center.  Need Not Be Present to Win

Lodges Offering Discounts:

Mountain Shadows Lodge
(800-416-5187)
$10 off per night on two days or more

Golden Eagle Lodge (800-621-4046)
Off-season prices and stay two nights get the 3rd night 1/2 price

Elk Ridge Lodge: (800-621-4046)
Off-season prices and stay two nights get the 3rd night 1/2 price

Aspen Lodge (800-284-0899)
50% off Lodging Discount

Sitzmark Sports & Lodging (800-843-7547)
$20 off - Off-Season rates for two or more nights

Copper King Lodge (800-727-6210)
Off season rates with an additional 10% off stays three nights or more

Lazy Miner Lodge (800-766-4637)
Off season rates: $35 to $90 dependent on room size

Ponderosa Lodge (800-336-7787)
Off season rates are available

 Helpful Red River Links:

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Red River NM Dining

Red River NM Winter Activities

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HUNTING

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Be sure to read the instructions in the 2012-2013 Big Game  and Trapper Rules and Information booklet carefully before submitting your application.  Check the section for each species to be sure of eligibility requirements, license fees and exceptions to the information and procedures outlined in this document.

There are two ways to apply for big game hunts in New Mexico:

1) Online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us, with a credit card or
2) By mail using Form 2011, with a check or money order for the appropriate license fee amount.

The deadline to apply for bear WMA permits,oryx draw, and turkey draw permit hunts is Feb. 2, 2011.  The deadline to apply for deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, ibex, and javelina hunts is March 28, 2012.

For Drawing Tips Click Below:
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/hunting/documents/drawingtips.html
Some of the above information has been brought to you by the NM Game & Fish Department.



Big Game
Proclamation
2012-2013 
Small Game
Proclamation
2012-2013

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