NM state is leased by from the state of NM by the lease. Then, NMG&F pays the leasee to allow hunting on state land. Am I the only one that thinks that there is a questionable problem here? Is there an equitable exchange of funds? Is there a bit of questionable unfair exchange of funds?
I spoke to a land owner here in SW NM. He spoke of selling antelope tags for his property. Can an antelope tag be sold on state lands that are leased? Does anyone here see the dilemma of questionable actions? I ask you, is this the future of big game hunting in NM?
Now, as far as BLM land I have been assured that this cannot stand. NM ranchers/farmers cannot restrict access or charge to hunt BLM. BLM land that is land locked may be a different situation.
