May
15
Wed
Fishing with Carlos Gilbert Elementary School @ Monastery Lake
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with students from Carlos Gilbert Elementary School (Trout in the Classroom participants). The fishing will follow the rainbow trout fry release. This event is closed to the public.

May
17
Fri
Fishing and Wildlife Trunks @ Moriarity NM
May 17 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Department staff will be fishing and showing wildlife trunks to kids with the Moriarty-Edgewood School District Early Childhood Center.

Registration Details:

N/A.  Closed to the public.

May
18
Sat
Bowhunter Skills Camp @ Manzano Mountains State Park
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bow hunting. Participants will learn archery basics and safety, how to choose equipment, proper shot placement while hunting, outdoor preparedness, and more!

All archery equipment will be provided however, participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it. Camping is available at the State Park per reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.

Registration Details:

Registration opens April 17 at 9 a.m. on the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/J9DmTKuciZ. The registration link will also be available on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the following department web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/#camps

All participants must have a Department Customer Id Number (CIN) Account and enter this number onto the registration form.

Esther Bone Public Library Wildlife Presentation @ Esther Bone Public Library
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at Esther Bone Public Library in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

May
21
Tue
Fishing with Rio Rancho Senior Citizens @ Liam Knight Pond
May 21 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with the city of Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation & Community Service, Division of Senior Services, at Liam Knight Pond, Corrales, New Mexico on May 21, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

May
22
Wed
Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Commnity @ Cowell's Pond or Monastery Lake
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be conducting a benthic macro-invertebrate aquatic insect lab program, as well as fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community on May 22, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

N/A Closed to the public.

Jun
4
Tue
Fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC Program @ Cochiti Lake
Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC students on June 4-6. There will be two fishing sessions each of the three days, Session No. 1 is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Session No. 2 is from 1:30-4 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
5
Wed
Fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC Program @ Cochiti Lake
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC students on June 4-6. There will be two fishing sessions each of the three days, Session No. 1 is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Session No. 2 is from 1:30-4 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
6
Thu
Fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC Program @ Cochiti Lake
Jun 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC students on June 4-6. There will be two fishing sessions each of the three days, Session No. 1 is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Session No. 2 is from 1:30-4 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
7
Fri
Wildlife presentation with Summer Reading Program
Jun 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation.

Jun
8
Sat
Fly Fishing 101 Class @ Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Jun 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

This class is open to families who are interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. The morning session will focus on fly fishing equipment selection, knot tying, selecting lures/flies, casting instruction and general discussions on where to go. The afternoon session will be on the water! Casting and fishing instruction will be provided by professional fishing guides and Trout Unlimited -Enchanted Circle Chapter volunteers. Loaner equipment will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have it.

This class will be offered by volunteers from the Enchanted Circle Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Registration opens May  XX at 9 am at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete the required homework before attending.

Jun
12
Wed
Moriarty Public Library Wildlife Presentation @ Moriarity, NM
Jun 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:10 am

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to youth for the summer program.

Registration Details:

Please give a Ashley a call at the library.

Jun
13
Thu
Wild turkey presentations & wildlife presentation
Jun 13 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

NMDGF will be giving wild turkey presentations and wildlife presentations to students in summer school.

N/A. Closed to the public.

Jun
14
Fri
Wild turkey presentations & wildlife presentation
Jun 14 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

NMDGF will be giving wild turkey presentations and wildlife presentations to students in summer school.

N/A. Closed to the public.

Jun
18
Tue
Wildlife Presentation at Carlsbad Public Library @ Carlsbad Public Library
Jun 18 @ 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carlsbad Public Library as part of their summer reading program.

Jun
20
Thu
Wildlife Presentation at Rio Rancho Public Library @ Rio Rancho, NM
Jun 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:10 am

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Rio Rancho Public Library as part of their youth summer reading program.

Registration Details:

Feel free to contact Brynn.

Jun
21
Fri
Fishing with Rio Rancho Senior Citizens @ Liam Knight Pond
Jun 21 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with the city of Rio Rancho, Parks and Recreation & Community Service, Division of Senior Services, at Liam Knight Pond, Corrales, New Mexico on May 21, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

Jun
22
Sat
“Hook, Line and Sip: Casual Coffee with Game and Fish” – Coffee with the Department @ The Lake House Cafe
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

This event is open to the public of all ages. Anglers, Hunters and Trappers in the Logan, New Mexico, area are welcome to meet with Law Enforcement, Fisheries and Wildlife personnel to ask any questions about the natural resources and use in their area.

Jun
26
Wed
Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community @ Monastery Lake
Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program will be fishing with the Santa Fe Home School Community on June 26, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

N/A Closed to the public.

Jun
27
Thu
Wildlife Presentation at Artesia Public Library @ Artesia, NM
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:40 am

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Artesia Public Library as part of their youth summer reading program.

Jul
1
Mon
Wildlife Presentation at The Community House @ Red River, New Mexico
Jul 1 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Community House in Red River, New Mexico.

Please contact Tana for more information.

Jul
12
Fri
Wildlife presentation at Octavia Fellin Youth Public Library @ Octavia Fellin Youth Public Library
Jul 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:40 pm

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation for the summer reading program at the Octavia Fellin Youth Public Library.

Please contact Phil in reference to this event.

Jul
19
Fri
Wildlife presentation at Silver City Children’s Library
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Wildlife presentation at Silver City Children’s Library

Registration Details:
Please contact Abigail Kipp @ akipp@silvercitypubliclibrary.org.

Jul
26
Fri
Hunter Education Camps @ B.S.A Camp Tres Ritos
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property.

Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, working with wildlife and test their marksmanship skills with bow and arrows. All equipment will be provided.

Registration opens July 1 at here. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete the required homework before attending.