Law Enforcement

Desert mule deer buck watching a mountain lion approach-photo by refuge remote camera/USFWS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintain a law enforcement presence on National Wildlife Refuge lands.

Federal law enforcement officers ensure the safety of the public and the protection of natural resources. They address illegal activities, including poaching, taking of endangered species, dumping of trash, illegal operation of all-terrain vehicles, trespassing and more.

To report a violation on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge:
• Monday through Friday (7:30 am to 4:00 pm-MDT), please call the Refuge Headquarters at
(505) 864-4021.
• After hours or on weekends, please call (575) 518-8089.

For injured wildlife, please contact Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico, a qualified wildlife clinic located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their telephone number is: (505) 344-2500.

Some Helpful Links:
Digest of Federal Resource Laws
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Page Photo Credits — Desert mule deer buck watching a mountain lion approach-photo by refuge remote camera/USFWS, Gunnison's prairie dogs/Jeremy Stein ©, All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.

Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012

What We Do

Gunnison's prairie dog

"If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.” ~Chief Seattle of the Suquamish Tribe, letter to President Franklin Pierce

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