Jul
13
Thu
Fishing with APS Summer School @ Tingley Beach
Jul 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.

Jul
22
Sat
Ladies Fly Fishing 101 Class @ NW Area Game & Fish Office
Jul 22 @ 8:30 am – 6:30 pm

This class is open to any lady interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. This session will focus on  fly fishing equipment selection, knot tying, selecting lures/flies, reading the water for best catching results, skills to hook, land and release a fish, what you need before you go, and much more! This is a BYOL (bring your own lunch event).

This class will be offered by volunteers from the Bosque Chapter of Trout Unlimited and no equipment is required.

Registration Details:

Registration opens July 5 to 30 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/cZYy60Qhp7. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jul
29
Sat
Ute Lake Outdoor Day @ Ute Lake State Park ( McFarland Ramp Overlook)
Jul 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Outdoor Day at Ute Lake State Park in Logan. Activities will include the Poach Coach, pellet gun trailer, casting demonstrations, wildlife identification presentation, archery (NASP) and water safety presentation by New Mexico State Parks. NMDGF Officers and State Park Rangers will be present and putting on the event. It will be a busy weekend at the lake, and, weathering permitting, should be a large turnout.

Ladies Fly Fishing – Casting Clinic @ NW Area Game & Fish Office
Jul 29 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

This class is open to any lady seeking to learn or improve on their fly fishing, casting skills and abilities. Participants will receive instruction and coaching from Trish Valdez and other Trout Unlimited – Bosque Chapter members to gain or improve their fly casting skills for fly fishing. No equipment is necessary but ladies are encouraged to bring their own if they have it. This is for all levels of angler!

Registration Details:

Registration opens July 12-15 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/iTDjmxzJ6z. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Aug
12
Sat
NMDGF Information Booth
Aug 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Department will have an informational booth at Canteen Brewery as part of its Outdoor Event.

Aug
16
Wed
Santa Fe 3-D Archery Shootout @ Santa Fe NMDGF Area Office
Aug 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Youth archers will shoot a 10-target, walking, 3-D range utilizing a Genesis bow. Equipment will be provided if needed.

Registration Details: 

80 Total – Registration is limited to students with prior NASP experience.  Contact Bruce Atencio at Bruce.Atencio@dgf.nm.gov to register.

Aug
17
Thu
NASP – Basic Archery Instructor Certification Workshop @ Hoover Middle School
Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This workshop is for certification as a Basic Archery Instructor for participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program. The workshop follows a hybrid-learning model with both online and in-person instruction.  All equipment is provide for training purposes.  Register online at www.naspbai.org.

Hunting/Shooting/Fishing Camp Contractor ITB pre-bid meeting @ Zoom
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Department will be hosting a pre-bid Zoom meeting to answer questions potential contractors may have about becoming a Department hunting/shooting/fishing camp contractor. We will provide an overview of what responsibilities the contractor would have as well as general requirements.

Overview: Camp contractors will host day and overnight hunting, fishing and shooting camps, as needed and determined by the Department. We encourage anyone interested in becoming a camp contractor to attend this meeting. However, attendance is NOT MANDATORY to place a bid. Link to more information, and to bid on the camp contractor position, can be found on the State of New Mexico General Services Department website, under active procurements. Listed as: Conservation Skills, Hunting/Shooting/Fishing Camp Coordinator

Registration Details:

Please use the zoom link to join the meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81713971695