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Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

13 Lake Road, Maxwell, NM 87728
575-375-2331
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Maxwell
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Raton, New Mexico
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Several miles off of I-25, you will likely see a lot of antelope, deer, elk, wild turkeys and buffalo. Most of the buffalo in this area belong to Ted Turner.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

I live within 2 miles of this refuge. There is a large deer population with some really nice bucks you can see on almost any given day. There is also wild turkey, halks, and bald eagles. If we are not suffering from drought conditions they say the fishing is really good. The park has a camping area and It seems... More

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decatur,Tx.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

As a volunteer, I lived onsite for 3-6months over the last 2 yrs. This is a wonderful place for birding, fishing,biking and camping. This is a place that caters to wildlife and there is an opportunity to view wildlife at every turn. The staff is very knowledgable and will give you a map to follow on foot, biking or in... More

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