SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico sportsmen are concerned about a proposal that calls for propping up state parks with money from a fund meant for wildlife conservation projects.

Under budget proposals being considered by state lawmakers, $500,000 would be transferred from the game protection fund to the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department for use at state parks.

This would mark the fifth year for the transfer, but sportsmen argue that following through with the proposal could end up compromising about $14 million in federal matching funds.

Jesse Deubel with the New Mexico W...