State advises caution following reports of aggressive wildlife

New Mexico Department of Wildlife urges residents to be wary of wild animals that might have rabies after reports of suspicious behavior by a fox and a bobcat in Catron County.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 276

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is urging caution in the aftermath of two incidents involving what a news release described as “unusually aggressive wildlife behavior” in Catron County.

Those incidents involved a bobcat and a fox approaching and engaging with hikers and campers within the Gila Wilderness. The news released noted that while neither animal bit anyone, their behavior raises suspicion of rabies infections, and follows a bobcat testing positive for …

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