The "Grand Slam" authorization package consists of one license each for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, oryx and ibex. Two authorization packages will be auctioned to the highest bidder for the 2008-2009 season. The minimum bag limits are one fork-antlered deer, one mature bull elk, one oryx of either sex, one ibex of either sex, and one mature buck pronghorn.

All hunts will be for any legal sporting arm (specific weapons restrictions in certain areas still apply). Licenses will be valid on all public lands where hunting is allowed, and private land with written permission. For oryx, winning bidders must contact New Mexico Game & Fish two weeks in advance of the proposed hunt start date to schedule access to WSMR, and must be accompanied by a badged department employee or WSMR escort when on WSMR lands.

The season dates will be September 1 through January 31, 2009 for deer and elk; April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 for ibex and oryx; and August 1 through November 1, 2008 for pronghorn.

Two Opportunities For Bidding

1. February 6-9

Western Hunting Conservation Expo 2008

Salt Palace Convention Center

Salt Lake City, UT

2. February 21-24

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Reno Sparks convention Center

Reno, NV

For more information Call Tuffy Barnett

575-838-6202