Game & Parks may increase permits for mountain lions in 2026

Game & Parks may increase permits for mountain lions in 2026

Adjusted harvest limits are based on changes in mountain lion populations, with the Niobrara population likely expanding, and the Wildcat Hills population likely significantly reduced.

Mountain Lion Slinks Through Campsite @ New Mexico State Park

New Mexico’s 35 State Parks are home to an incredible variety of wildlife including elk, javelina, bobcats and 300 species of butterflies. Most species you may encounter at New Mexico’s State Parks do not present immediate threats but there is one that could be quite dangerous and visitors should be aware of their potential presence and know what to do in an encounter. As of 2023, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish estimated there were 3…