Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and Public Information Specialist with the New Mexico Dept. of Fish and Game, Colleen Payne, as they discuss the upcoming changes for New Mexico's Hunter Education rule! If you are looking to enroll in a hunter ed course this year, check this episode out and get updated on new rules and changes coming your way!

2025/2026 Season Change for Hunter Education:

• Starting April 1st, 2025
• Youth Minimum Age is now 9 years old at the time of application for those who have taken out-of-state hunter ed courses

Additional New Mexico Updates :

• Age Requirements (resident and non-resident)
• Online Courses
• Mentored Youth Program
• Out-of-State Education Courses

 

Host: Austin Atkinson

Co-Host: Deziree Lambert

Interviewing: Colleen Payne 

 

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