May
15
Wed
Fishing classroom workshops and fishing clinic @ Santa Fe and Monastery Lake
May 15 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

These workshops are for the third graders of Carlos Gilbert Elem. The fishing workshops will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, and fish identification.  A fish dissection will also be conducted with the classes.  Fishing will be at Monastery Lake.

Fishing with Carlos Gilbert Elementary School @ Monastery Lake
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with students from Carlos Gilbert Elementary School (Trout in the Classroom participants). The fishing will follow the rainbow trout fry release. This event is closed to the public.

May
16
Thu
Fishing clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 16 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

This fishing clinic is for the fourth graders of Valencia Elementary. The fishing clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, and fish identification.  Fishing will be at Oasis State Parks.

May
17
Fri
Fishing Clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 17 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

This fishing clinic is for the K-first graders of SGES.  The fishing clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, and fish identification.  Fishing will be at Lake Van.   

Fishing and Wildlife Trunks @ Moriarity NM
May 17 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Department staff will be fishing and showing wildlife trunks to kids with the Moriarty-Edgewood School District Early Childhood Center.

Registration Details:

N/A.  Closed to the public.

Cutthroat Trout Stocking Event @ Wild Rivers Visitor Center
May 17 @ 10:00 am
May
18
Sat
Bowhunter Skills Camp @ Manzano Mountains State Park
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bow hunting. 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 however, participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it. Camping is available at the State Park per reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.

Registration Details:

Registration opens April 17 at 9 a.m. on the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/J9DmTKuciZ. The registration link will also be available on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the following department web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/#camps

All participants must have a Department Customer Id Number (CIN) Account and enter this number onto the registration form.

May
20
Mon
Fishing Clinic @ Monastery Lake
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

This fishing clinic is for the eighth-grade students of Monte del Sol School. The fishing clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, and fish identification. There will be a hatchery tour followed with fishing at Monastery Lake.         

Fishing with Monte Del Sol Charter School @ Monastery Lake
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be fishing with Monte del Sol School, Santa Fe, at Monastery Lake on May 20 in conjunction with the Trout in the Classroom program. The event is closed to the public.

Event is Closed To the Public.

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.           

Fishing with Rio Rancho Senior Citizens @ Liam Knight Pond
May 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.