that`s B.S. that Federal land belongs to all Americans and to tell you the truth non-residents on Federal land should pay the same price as residents too for a hunting license or residents on Federal land pay a non-resident fee. no public land or federal land should be land locked either there should free public access to that land , with walk on or horse access only including ranchers ! no horse or motor vehicle use during any hunting seasons,including wardens !
The issue of land locked state and federal lands is not one of access or hunting licenses issued by the state, but rather trespass. In New Mexico, it is illegal to trespass on private lands that are closed to trespass and which are properly marked at all useable points of access, according to state law. Game wardens are authorized to police trespass violations, as are Sheriff's deputies and any other law enforcement officer in whose jurisdiction they may be. The private landowner can deny trespass or permit it under his or her terms, including charging for permission to cross it and access public lands beyond the private land.
The wildlife belongs to the citizens of the state and are managed by the state in trust for the use and enjoyment its citizens. This issue has been extensively adjudicated, all the way to the Supreme Court. Selling nonresident hunting and fishing licenses is purely a means of raising revenue, and it confers nothing but the privilege of harvesting animals that belong to the state of New Mexico and its citizens.
