Rocky Mountain Elk 



There are approximately 3000 resident elk on the Jicarilla 

 Reservation. This number swells to approximately 5000 elk during 

 winter when elk migrate to the reservation from surrounding 

 mountains in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. The 

 Jicarilla Reservation is a major wintering area for portions of the 

 San Juan Mountains elk herd. 



Mule Deer 



There are approximately 3,500 resident mule deer and 5000 

 winter migrant mule deer on the Jicarilla Reservation. The 

 reservation has a well established reputation for producing 

 exceptional trophy bucks. thanks to a conservative harvest 

 St rategy . 



Pronghorn 



Approximately 125-150 pronghorn roam the Jicarilla 

 Reservation, decedents of animals transplanted from Colorado in the 

 early 19S0's. This transplant has dovetailed well with similar 

 transplants made in recent years by the State of New Mexico and 

 Bureau of Land Management on lands adjacent to the reservation. 



Black Bear/Mountain Lion 



The Jicarilla Reservation contains some of the best black bear 

 habitat in New Mexico. .Approximately 150 black bears reside year- 

 round on the reservation. Mountain lions are relatively abundant 

 due to the high numbers of mule deer and elk that constitute this 

 species' prey base. Estimates of total lion numbers range from 60- 

 75. 



Turkey 



Turkey have been increasing in number and expanding their 

 distribution in recent years. There are approximately 500-750 

 turkey residing on the reservation. 



Wat e r fowl 



The Jicarilla Reservation contains the most extensive complex 

 of wetlands in northern New Mexico and accounts for a significant 

 proportion of the total waterfowl production in the state. 

 Stinking Lake has long been recognized as a unique breeding site 

 for resident waterfowl and a significant resting site for migrants. 

 Counts of 10,000-15.000 waterfowl and waterbirds are common. The 

 fishing lakes and innumerable ponds and wet meadows scattered 

 across the reservation also harbor a variety of nesting waterfowl 

 and add to the biological diversity of the region. 



