Mar
18
Sat
Ladies Hunting and Angling Social Hour @ Albuquerque, NM
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Are you interested in shooting a bow but just don’t know where to start? Have you started shooting and you want to learn more? Perhaps you want to increase your skills to apply for an archery hunt this year? If you answered YES to any of these or you just want to improve your archery or bowhunting skills come join us for our March social hour sessions.

For March, we are offering a two-part session. Come join us virtually on Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m., and learn about archery and bowhunting. There will be information provided during the entire session that will be beneficial to individuals of all skill levels. In addition to the virtual session, two in-person sessions will be hosted in partnership with local archery shops in Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

On March 17 at 6pm, if you would like to participate in the Intro to Archery for Women session in Albuquerque, please contact Gina Chavez at the Archery Shoppe to register, 505-292-3744. You will need to RSVP by March 15 to participate in the in-person session (a registration fee will apply). Food and drinks are included.

On March 18 at 10am, you can attend our Intro to Archery and Bowhunting session hosted by Helen Butt at High Desert Archery in Las Cruces. Please click here to register, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=9GuqBDbUb0K_pAS3pw5g_0fqFtvYSyxNqevL9xBPr8FUQ1pMREJMOE81OEk5WTY0T0hNVURIUEdTUi4u&Token=315e129230a64b38a72324fef3e69709. Please register by March 15  (a minimal range fee may apply).

You do not have to have your own equipment to participate in an in-person session. Equipment will be provided. If you have your equipment please bring it. Instruction will be provided to all who come and will be adjusted to each participant’s skill level.

While this event is focused on ladies, we welcome everyone to join us.

Mar
25
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Partner URL: https://www.loslunasnm.gov/121/Open-Space-Division

Apr
5
Wed
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Apr
11
Tue
Talkin’Turkey: April Ladies Hunting and Angling Social Hour @ Virtual on Zoom
Apr 11 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

You’re invited to join us virtually on Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. to talk turkey with Storm Usrey, the department’s conservation education program manager.

Storm has been employed with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for over 17 years and has worked as a conservation officer, resident game bird biologist and corporal. He is currently serving as the conservation education manager.

He is a lifelong resident of New Mexico and enjoys the diversity of culture, history, food and wildlife. His passion for hunting wild turkeys has led him to Florida, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona to pursue this sizable gallinaceous bird. Time spent in the woods with families in these states has been the real prize to him in his hunting adventures. Storm constantly tries to educate himself on wild turkeys and the tactics used for hunting them. He has harvested Merriam’s, Rio Grande and Osceola subspecies in his pursuits around the United States.

While this event is focused on ladies, we welcome everyone to join us.

While this event is focused on ladies, we welcome everyone to join us.

 

Registration Details:

To participate in the virtual session click the following link to register in advance for this meeting,  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAude-pqDsqE9eewf9i20u4A8soTcZSHrat

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the meeting.

Apr
13
Thu
Academy Enforcement of the OHV Act Training @ Southeastern NM Law Enforcement Academy
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

**This Law Enforcement Training Event is Closed to the General Public**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off Highway Vehicle act to academy cadets so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

Police Enforcement of the OHV Act Training @ Jal Police Department
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

**This police training event is closed to the public**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act to Jal Police Department officers, so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico. Jal PD requested this class due to issues with OHV’s in their city after passing an ordinance to allow pavement use. Officers want to know what is legal, and what isn’t.

Apr
22
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Partner URL: https://www.loslunasnm.gov/121/Open-Space-Division

Apr
30
Sun
Trees Lake Outdoor Adventure Day @ Trees Lake
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will participate in Outdoor Adventure Day, scheduled for April 30 at Trees Lake in Deming. The event is open to youth ages 5-15. Families are welcome. Registration details can be found at www.natureninos.org . NMDGF staff will be working at the fishing station, with other stations available including archery, wildlife calls, a wildlife identification station and a waterfowl identification station.

May
6
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Partner URL: https://www.loslunasnm.gov/121/Open-Space-Division

Grant County Outdoor Show @ Bear Canyon Lake
May 6 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Event provided by NMDGF conservation officers in the Silver City District to introduce various outdoor activities to the public. Pellet gun basic shooting skills, basic archery skills, OHV simulator (stationary ATV used to teach folks how to ride an ATV safely), poach coach with big game cases from the past, how to live with critters and education on depredation issues, wildlife rehabilitation with live animals and education, learning how to cast with prizes given for accurate casts, USFS-fire prevention. Also, channel catfish will be stocked so bring your fishing tackle and fishing licenses. In addition, snacks and cold drinks will be sold by a local food truck.

May
26
Fri
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ Aztec Police Department
May 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

**THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act to Aztec Police Department officers so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

May
31
Wed
Law Enforcement Event: Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) Training @ Montessa Park
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

***RESCHEDULED FROM 5/31***

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe-operation training for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department deputies. BCSO open space requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines.

Registration Details: This law enforcement training is closed to the general public.

Law Enforcement Training: Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) @ Montessa Park
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

**THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe operation training for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department deputies. BCSO open space requested training on ROVS due to the purchase of new machines.

School Event: Wildlife Presentation at Carroll Elementary @ Carroll Elementary
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

**THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carroll Elementary.

Jun
3
Sat
Free Fishing Day
Jun 3 all-day

SANTA FE – Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 3, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week.

Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 3, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit the Department’s website.

“This is a great time to take your family fishing and teach them a skill that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Mike Sloane, director for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

For information on additional places to fish and what to use, consult the Department’s weekly fishing and stocking report and the Fishing Conditions and Trip PlannerMaps of public fishing waters, lists of where to find family-friendly fishing and tips on how to fish also can be found on the Department’s website.

The Department reminds anglers and outdoor recreationists to “know before you go” and to contact land management agencies regarding additional regulations or restrictions on specific properties of interest before heading afield.

Helpful links for planning your trip include:­­­

Truth or Consequences Outdoor Day @ Albert J. Lyons Event Center
Jun 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

NMDGF staff will be hosting the following activities at the Truth or Consequences Outdoor Day:
Pellet Gun Trailer
Archery
Wildlife Identification
Casting Skills

Jun
5
Mon
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ New Mexico Game and Fish Northwest Area Office, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

**THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act as a refresher to NMDGF district officers.

Jun
8
Thu
School Event: Wild Turkey Presentation @ Silver City, NM
Jun 8 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

NMDGF will be giving wild turkey presentations to students in Silver City.

Jun
10
Sat
3rd Annual Outdoor Adventure Day @ Liam Knight Pond
Jun 10 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Farmington Jolt Jamboree @ Farmington Museum and Visitors Center
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

No entrance fee but some activities may have costs associated with them.

Jun
13
Tue
Fishing with APS Summer School @ Tingley Beach
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school.  This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.

Jun
14
Wed
Fishing with APS Summer School @ Tingley Beach
Jun 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school.  This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.

Jun
15
Thu
Tiger Muskie Fishing camp @ Bluewater Lake State Park, 30 Bluewater State Park Road, Prewitt, NM
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am

Contact Jason Amaro to register for the camp. Those under 18 must me accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Fishing with APS Summer School @ Tingley Beach
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school.  This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.