River Source will work students to participate in a fishing day at Battleship Rock for approximately 23 students (Bosque School 7th grade). Staffing is provided by Department contractor, Richard Schrader and Carlos Herrera. The event will also include fisheries monitoring on the Jemez River. This is event is not open to the public and is just for the students.
As a result of the Governor’s public health directive related to COVID-19, the Governor’s Special Hunt Auction and Banquet scheduled for March 14, 2020 has been postponed. We will notify all ticket holders when a new date has been set and look forward to seeing all attendees at the rescheduled event. For anyone who purchased tickets or a table and is unable to attend the rescheduled event and is in need of a refund, please contact Gabi Gomez at the Santa Fe Community Foundation at 505-988-9715.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled statewide Habitat Stamp Program Citizens Advisory Committee virtual meetings (read more) for 2020. Citizen advisors will prioritize proposed Habitat Stamp projects for the next fiscal year. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the following regional Citizen Advisory Committee virtual meetings:
- Southwest: May 20 at 10 a.m.
- Central: May 20 at 1 p.m.
- Northwest: May 21 at 2 p.m.
- Northeast: May 27 at 10 a.m.
- Southeast: May 27 at 1 p.m.
June 1,2 & 4, 2020
Contact Mark via via – jennifer.morgan@state.nm.us or megan.otero@state.nm.us
This workshop is required to become a certified bowhunter education instructor and will certify the instructor to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Bowhunter Education student courses. All participants must register prior to attending.
Interested applicants need to first become certified Game and Fish volunteers. Below are the steps to become a certified volunteer:
1. Create a Customer Identification Account (CIN) with the Department at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/
2. Fill out a volunteer application at https://new-mexico.volunteers.kalkomey.com/
3.Once the application is approved, certified volunteers can sign up for the bowhunter education instructor workshop by contacting the Hunter Education Staff
Application open June 17, deadline July 22.
June 24 – residents
June 25- nonresidents
Join NMDGF’s Jeremy Lane as he displays and discusses live specimens of various snake species found in New Mexico.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_er5F8VIFTHO4Dyo4TDBVeQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
July 15 (deadline is August 19). Read more: Apply now for sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits
Join New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s deer biologist, Orrin Duvuvuei, and the Mule Deer Foundation’s regional director, Colleen Payne, for a virtual luncheon on Monday, August 31 for a discussion on all things mule deer! Topics of discussion will include updates on current projects across the state, tips and tricks for hunting season and more!
Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ai0qqfJ6QBiL02kgMeWL1A.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is holding a special incentive hunt drawing for youth that scored 100% on their Hunter Education Exams. This drawing will broadcast live via Zoom Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
This drawing will be for youth cow elk hunts and doe pronghorn hunts for the weekend of Sept. 26-27. Two youth for the cow elk hunt with four alternates and five youth for the pronghorn hunt with five alternates will be drawn. To be eligible for this drawing, Hunter Education graduates must have scored 100% on their Hunter Education exams.
To view the drawing live, click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/93964897154?pwd=TXRUeDlFUUNXNldTUUhZdHgxZmdJZz09
Passcode: 909627
You can also listen in by telephone by dialing: +1 346 248 7799.
Webinar ID: 939 6489 7154
Passcode: 909627
Becoming a certified hunter and/or bowhunter instructor with the department is EASY!
See the Hunter Education Instructor page.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled two public meetings on proposed revisions to the Public Land User Stamp Rule 19.34.6 NMAC (Habitat Stamp Program Rule). A short presentation providing background information about the Habitat Stamp Program and details of the proposed revisions will be given. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session where members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and provide input. Members of the public are invited to attend one or both of these meetings (to be held virtually) in order to become familiar with the program and the proposed revisions:
- September 10th at 6 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar here. - September 28th at 6 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Additional information about this meeting, including a copy of the presentation and a summary of the proposed revisions, is available on the NMDGF webpage, http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/proposals-under-consideration/.
A short presentation on proposed revisions to the Hunter Education Rule 19.36.3 NMAC will be given. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session where members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and provide input.
To register visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_etOZpQnMRAiuLpeLih-xug
To join the meeting by phone please dial 1-346-248-7799. You will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 991-2246-7878 and Passcode:092020
Additional information about this meeting, including a copy of the presentation and a summary of the proposed revisions, is available on the Department webpage,http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/proposals-under-consideration/.
Comments on the proposed revisions can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Hunter Education Rule Amendments, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 or by email, lance.cherry@state.nm.us.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled two public meetings on proposed revisions to the Public Land User Stamp Rule 19.34.6 NMAC (Habitat Stamp Program Rule). A short presentation providing background information about the Habitat Stamp Program and details of the proposed revisions will be given. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session where members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and provide input. Members of the public are invited to attend one or both of these meetings (to be held virtually) in order to become familiar with the program and the proposed revisions:
- September 10th at 6 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar here. - September 28th at 6 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Additional information about this meeting, including a copy of the presentation and a summary of the proposed revisions, is available on the NMDGF webpage, http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/proposals-under-consideration/.
A short presentation on proposed revisions to the Hunter Education Rule 19.36.3 NMAC will be given. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session where members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and provide input.
To register visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLcT73RBQIGucn8MJF2ttg
To join the meeting by phone please dial 1-346-248-7799. You will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 927-2661-0012 and Passcode:092020
Additional information about this meeting, including a copy of the presentation and a summary of the proposed revisions, is available on the Department webpage, http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/proposals-under-consideration/.
Comments on the proposed revisions can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Hunter Education Rule Amendments, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 or by email, lance.cherry@state.nm.us.
This event is for the 4th graders of Zia Elementary School. It is a one hour online workshop. The workshop begins with discussions on fish biology, habitat, adaptations and aquatic environments. Then they will cover fishing, hook safety and knot tying.
This event is for the 4th graders of Zia Elementary School. It is a one hour online workshop. The workshop begins with discussions on fish biology, habitat, adaptations and aquatic environments. Then they will cover fishing, hook safety and knot tying.
This event is for the 4th graders of Zia Elementary School. It is a one hour online workshop. The workshop begins with discussions on fish biology, habitat, adaptations and aquatic environments. Then they will cover fishing, hook safety and knot tying.
This event is for the 3th graders of Mesa View Elementary School. It is a one hour online workshop. The workshop begins with a little discussion on fish biology, habitat, adaptations and aquatic environments. Then we cover fishing and hook safety and knot tying.
There will be four one hour workshops. The workshop begins with a little discussion on fish biology, habitat, adaptations and aquatic environments. Then we cover fishing and hook safety and knot tying.
NMDGF will be giving a virtual presentation on Wildlife Conservation in New Mexico to Mrs. Pena’s fifth grade class. This event is closed to the public.
NMDGF with be giving a virtual presentation, Elk 101, to Monte del Sol Charter School (Wildlife Class). This event is not open to the public.
Hunting seasons are underway and the holidays are quickly approaching. Join Jennifer, Jessica and Tristanna for the 6th Ladies’ Social Hour. For this session, we will provide tips and training on tracking an animal following a shot, discuss and share holiday wild game recipes and safe wildlife viewing opportunities you can enjoy over the holidays
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hGUHR71dTqmGHvJ1W7f00A.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You can respond to our social media post with topics of interest and questions or send an email to Jessica Fisher jessica.fisher@state.nm.us, Jennifer Morgan jennifer.morgan@state.nm.us or Tristanna Bickford