Apr
19
Tue
Game & Fish Officer Career & Laws Presentation, Trout of NM Presentation @ Emerson Elementary
Apr 19 all-day

NMDGF will be talking to students about a Game & Fish Officer Career & Laws along with a presentation on the trout species of New Mexico.

Event closed to the public.

Apr
23
Sat
Hunter Education Instructors
Apr 23 all-day

Upcoming Instructor Workshops and Program Events. See Workshop Calendar.

Apr
25
Mon
School Workshops & Fishing Clinic @ Mesa View Elem
Apr 25 all-day

This event is for the Mesa View 1st grade class. The workshop will consist of safety, knots, gear, and casting, followed by fishing at the Riverwalk.

This event is closed to the public.

Apr
26
Tue
Casting Skills, Wood Gormley Elementary School @ Santa Fe, NM
Apr 26 – Apr 27 all-day

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be working with the Wood Gormley After

School Fishing Club for Casting Skills & knot tying.

Event closed to the public.

School Workshops & Fishing Clinic @ Mesa View Elem
Apr 26 all-day

This event is for the Mesa View Pre – k class. The workshop will consist of safety, knots, gear, and casting, followed by fishing at the Riverwalk

This event is closed to the public.

Apr
27
Wed
Adaptive EE /Recreational Therapy Fishing Trip @ Las Cruces Public Schools
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be assisting Las Cruces Public Middle / high School Adaptive EE / Recreational Therapy classes for three fishing days at NMSU Alumni Pond. The event is sponsored by the NMSU Bass Fishing Club, and an estimated 72 participants per day will be fishing.

Event closed to the public.

Apr
29
Fri
Class Fishing Day / Dolores Gonzales Elementary School 5th Grade @ Tingley Beach
Apr 29 – Apr 30 all-day

15 – 20 students from Dolores Gonzales Elementary School’s 5th grade class will be fishing with NMDGF Aquatic Education program at Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, NM on April 29, 2022.

Event closed to the public.

May
1
Sun
Fishing @ Los Lucernos Historic Site
May 1 all-day

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Los Luceros Historic Site are creating the New Mexico Outdoor Pass program, a FREE booklet and community events for families where everyone gets rewarded for spending time outside. Participants will explore eight themes relating to the nature and culture of the region to earn stamps and prizes. One of the themes is FISH! I For this event i will cover hook safety, knots, casting and fishing in the Rio Grande.

May
2
Mon
Classroom Workshop and Fishing Clinic @ Mesa View Elementary
May 2 – May 5 all-day

These workshops and clinics are for the students of Mesa View school in Grants NM. Workshops will cover hook safety, knots, casting and Fishing in New Mexico. Fishing clinics will be contcted at the Riverwalk park and Bluewater State Park.

Event is closed to the public.

School Fishing Day @ Lydia Rippey Elementary
May 2 all-day

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with 100 Kindergarten elementary school students from Lydia Rippey School Fishing Day, at Riverside Park Pond, Aztec, New Mexico. Many of the students have never fished before.

Event closed to the public.

May
4
Wed
School Fishing Day @ Tingley Beach
May 4 – May 5 all-day

The NMDGF will be participating in two consecutive fishing days with Bernalillo, NM Caroll Elementary School. There will be 40 – 45 student participants as well as adult chaperone’s each day.

Event closed to the public.

May
5
Thu
Southwest City Nature Challenge ID Party @ Zoom
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Attend the virtual meeting by clicking this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84464044679
Passcode: 789732

Join City Nature Challenge ABQ, the Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge, and City Nature Challenge El Paso for an evening of showcasing and identifying observations made during the challenge in our 3 cities. Come help us ID, or learn about how it’s done for different animals and plants.

May
7
Sat
C.A.S.T. for Kids @ Navajo Lake
May 7 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

C.A.S.T. for Kids events enrich the lives of children with special needs, support their families, and strengthen communities through the sport of fishing. On May 7, a C.A.S.T. for Kids event will take place at Navajo Lake. Community volunteers will be attending to take up to 40 special kids and their parents/guardians fishing and boating on the lake. Fishing will be followed by a picnic lunch for all, and an awards ceremony where each child is honored. All participants receive a free rod and reel, tackle box, event t-shirt, cap, and award plaque. The event is free is all and registration info is below.

Online registration at www.castforkids.org/event/navajolake

Off-Highway Motorcycle (OHM) Safety Training @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park
May 7 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will offer a free off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety training to the public. Training machines and safety gear are available, no sharing. Each student must bring weather appropriate clothing (gloves, boots, long pants and long sleeved shirt), a snack or lunch, water and sunscreen. COVID precautions will be followed; COVID plan is available for download when registering for class.

Students must have a customer identification number with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. All students must preregister to reserve a place in any class that is offered. To preregister or to get more information about classes offered please visit www.B4Uride.com or call Christopher Johnson, NMDGF OHV Ed Coordinator at (505) 222-4712.

May
9
Mon
Classroom Workshop and Fishing Clinic @ Carlos Gilbert School
May 9 all-day

These events are for the 3rd grade students of Carlos Gilbert School. On the first day we will cover hook safety, knots, gear construction and casting. On the second day, working in teams of three we will do fish disection. On May 12 we will be fishing at Monistary Lake.

Event is closed to the public.

May
10
Tue
Classroom Workshop and Fishing Clinic @ Carlos Gilbert School
May 10 all-day

These events are for the 3rd grade students of Carlos Gilbert School. On the first day we will cover hook safety, knots, gear construction and casting. On the second day, working in teams of three we will do fish disection. On May 12 we will be fishing at Monistary Lake.

Event is closed to the public.

Deer, elk and exotics hunting rules topic of public meetings
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

News release: Deer, elk and exotics hunting rules topic of public meetings.

To gather public comments, four hybrid public meetings have been scheduled for the following dates and locations:

May
11
Wed
Classroom Workshop and Fishing Clinic @ Mesa View Elementary School
May 11 – May 14 all-day

These events are for the 1st grade students of Mesa View School. The workshop will cover hook safety, knots, gear construction and casting. After the workshop we will go fishing at the Riverwalk.

Event is closed to the public.

Deer, elk and exotics hunting rules topic of public meetings
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

News release: Deer, elk and exotics hunting rules topic of public meetings.

To gather public comments, four hybrid public meetings have been scheduled for the following dates and locations:

May
12
Thu
Career Fair @ Francis X Nava Elementary School
May 12 all-day

NMDGF will be working a booth to talk about some careers within wildlife & fisheries.

Event closed to the public.

Classroom Workshop and Fishing Clinic @ Carlos Gilbert School
May 12 all-day

These events are for the 3rd grade students of Carlos Gilbert School. On the first day we will cover hook safety, knots, gear construction and casting. On the second day, working in teams of three we will do fish disection. On May 12 we will be fishing at Monistary Lake.

Event is closed to the public.

Deer, elk and exotics hunting rules topic of public meetings
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

News release: Deer, elk and exotics hunting rules topic of public meetings.

To gather public comments, four hybrid public meetings have been scheduled for the following dates and locations:

May
13
Fri
Classroom Workshop and Fishing Clinic @ Sydney School
May 13 all-day

These events are for the 1st grade students of Sydney School. The workshop will cover hook safety, knots, gear construction and casting. After the workshop we will go fishing at Lake Van.

Event is closed to the public.

May
14
Sat
Bowhunter Skills Camp @ Manzano Mountain State Park
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bowhunting. 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. Participants are responsible for food and drinks.

Registration opens on April 18. Registration forms will be available for download off the following Game & Fish web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/skills-camps/ and click on the Shooting tab. All participants must have a Department Customer Id Number (CIN) Account and enter this number onto the registration form. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.