May
21
Tue
Fishing Clinic @ RiverWalk, Grants NM
May 21 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

This fishing clinic is for the fourth-grade students of Mesa View School. The fishing clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, and fish identification.  Fishing will be at the Riverwalk.           

May
22
Wed
Training: 3-D ARCHERY ADVENTURE CHALLENGE @ Koch Pavilion in Tererro, New Mexico
May 22 all-day

New Mexico Administrative Services Division employees will participate in a 3-D Archery Adventure Shoot training. Participants will walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets one to three shots at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would normally aim. This course challenge archers to adapt their shooting to account for variable conditions, distances, and angles. Participants will learn how to score a target and track their individual score.

Closed to the public

Aquatic Insect Lab/Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community @ Monastery Lake
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working with Santa Fe Home School Community by conducting an Aquatic Insect lab and fishing with group participants ranging in age from 7-17 years of age. This event is closed to the public.

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.

Wild Turkey Cook Along @ Virtual on Zoom
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

You’re invited to join us live on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for this special virtual wild turkey cook-along event.

Have you been hitting the turkey hills this season? If yes, and you have been fortunate enough to bring home some of that fresh and delicious turkey meat, then join NMDGF Staff as we cook up “Meateater’s Copycat Chick-Fil-A Turkey Nuggets” and other fun fixings that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

Didn’t notch a tag? Join us anyway and substitute wild turkey meat for any white meat bird you have in your freezer. You must register at the Zoom link by noon on May 20th. This will give you time to snag all the ingredients and get that kitchen prep ready to go for our first ever cook along event.

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

To participate in the virtual session click the following link to register by noon on May 20th for this meeting,

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvce-tpjMqGtGwTZJglFN_w-T_rV1Pz0Qa

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email, ingredient lists, and recipes for this event.

May
29
Wed
Carlos Rey Elementary School Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach @ Tingley Beach
May 29 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Department staff will be teaching a fishing lesson to three different elementary school classes that are participating in the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program. The students will be learning how to assemble rods, tie knots, bait hooks, cast safely and catch, land and release fish. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
1
Sat
Village of Pecos / Trout Unlimited Truchas Chapter Free Fishing Day at Monastery Lake @ Monastery Lake
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working the fishing station with the Village of Pecos, and Trout Unlimited, Truchas Chapter for Free Fishing Day on June 1, 2024 at Monastery Lake. The Department will loan fishing rigs, tackle and bait to participants in need of equipment.

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
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.

Fly Fishing Class with Fly Fish New Mexico and Mora Creative Council @ Coyote Creek State Park
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working with Fly Fish New Mexico and the Mora Creative Arts Council to conduct a fly-fishing camp in Coyote Creek State Park for local youth. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
14
Fri
Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp. @ Bluewater Lake State Park
Jun 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp, at Bluewater Lake State Park, on June 14-16, 2024.  Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience but that have never fished for Tiger Muskie.

Registration will open at 8 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  It will close when the camp is full.  Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp.  Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MtrC4pOg4gFD6u.

Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp

Jun
15
Sat
Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp. @ Bluewater Lake State Park
Jun 15 @ 7:00 am – 6:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp, at Bluewater Lake State Park, on June 14-16, 2024.  Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience but that have never fished for Tiger Muskie.

Registration will open at 8 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  It will close when the camp is full.  Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp.  Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MtrC4pOg4gFD6u.

Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp

Ladies Fly-Fishing 101 @ Albuquerque Game and Fish Office
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

This classroom session is open to any women who is new to fly fishing. You will learn the basics of fly fishing, equipment selection, fly selection, how to read the the water, landing and releasing skills, what to know before you head out to the water, fishing trip safety, and more! (Casting skills are not covered during this session) This classroom session is a prerequisite to participate in the TU-Ladies Casting Clinic.

Registration Details:
Registration opens May 27 at 9 am at https://forms.office.com/g/9sdBtpQwwn . Twenty-five slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Jun
16
Sun
Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp. @ Bluewater Lake State Park
Jun 16 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp, at Bluewater Lake State Park, on June 14-16, 2024.  Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience but that have never fished for Tiger Muskie.

Registration will open at 8 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  It will close when the camp is full.  Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp.  Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MtrC4pOg4gFD6u.

Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp

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.

Aug
10
Sat
Fly Fishing 101 Class @ Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Aug 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

This class is open to any lady who is 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 July XX at 9am at XXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 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.

Aug
12
Mon
3-D Archery Adventure with SMU-in-Taos @ Fort Burgwin
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SMU-in-Taos Summer College Program will participate in a 3-D Archery Adventure Shoot. College-age students will walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets a one to three shots at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would normally aim. These courses challenge archers to adapt their shooting to account for variable conditions, distances and angles. Students will learn how to score a target and track their individual score.

Private event. – Must be pre-enrolled through the SMU-in-Taos summer program.

Aug
15
Thu
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Red River
Aug 15 all-day
Nov
8
Fri
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Las Cruces
Nov 8 all-day
Jan
10
Fri
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Santa Fe
Jan 10 all-day