Oct
15
Sat
Capitan Future Farmers of America Fishing Day @ Alto Lake
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be fishing with 50 Capitan middle and high school students with the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization at Alto Lake, New Mexico, on Oct. 15, 2022. NMDGF fishing contractor Casey Harthorn and Dennis Segura will be working the event. This event is closed to the public.

Oct
25
Tue
Ribbon Cutting: Clovis Wing-Shooting Complex and Archery Range @ Ned Houk Park
Oct 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The City of Clovis, in cooperation with NMDGF, is excited to announce the opening of the Clovis Wing-Shooting Complex and Archery Range at Ned Houk Park, located at 726 C R 17. This newly constructed multi-faceted facility includes four trap/skeet overlay fields, a 12-station sporting clays course, indoor and outdoor archery ranges, an indoor airgun range, and a multipurpose building for hunter education and other activities. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be open to the public on Oct. 25, 2022, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

For more information regarding the range, please contact Clovis Parks and Recreation at 575-769-4800.

Feb
2
Thu
Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of American Fisheries Society
Feb 2 – Feb 4 all-day

NMDGF will be participating at the Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of American Fisheries Society in Farmington, New Mexico. Staff will be participating in a mentor lunch, wildlife/fisheries competition, and attending scientific presentations.

Feb
8
Wed
Ladies Hunting and Angling Social Hour @ Hybrid (in-person and Zoom)
Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us Wed., Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. either in person in Albuquerque at Nexxus Brewing, 4730 Pan American Fwy NE, or in Las Cruces at the SW Area Game and Fish Office, 2715 Northrise Dr. If you are unable to participate in person you can register to participate virtually at the link provided below.

Is applying for hunts intimidating? Does it make your brain hurt? Are you new and don’t know where to start? Maybe you want to know how to read the available draw hunt odds to improve your hunting opportunities. Perhaps you just need a little guidance on the draw application process. If any of these apply to you, or maybe you have other reasons or questions, come join us! We are making ourselves available to help you navigate through the Big Game Rules and Information Booklet and how to use this resource to apply for the 2023-2024 hunt season. If you had a hunt this past season and are unfamiliar with how to fill out your harvest report, we can help!

Hunt applications can be entered on a computer, laptop, tablet or phone! Bring one of these devices with you or one will be available if you don’t have one. While this event is focused on ladies, but we welcome everyone to join us.

To participate virtually click the following link to register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdu6hrzwjEtaeYkAlEMl2Hq9eHKRsyiWp

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

Feb
13
Mon
Fishing Workshops (Grady)
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

These workshops are for the Grady FFA students. The workshops will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, fish identification and casting.

Feb
16
Thu
Fishing Workshops and Clinic (Albuquerque)
Feb 16 – Feb 17 all-day

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

These events are for the students of Coronado Elementary School, Albuquerque. The clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, fish identification and fishing. After the fishing portion, we will also have a dissection lesson.

Mar
14
Tue
Ladies Hunting and Angling Social Hour (Virtual)
Mar 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 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
16
Thu
School Fishing Workshops and Clinic (Grants)
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

These events are for the students of Mesa View Elementary School in Grants. The workshop will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, fish identification and fishing skills. The fishing clinic will be held either at Bluewater State Park or the Riverwalk, depending upon available transportation.

Mar
17
Fri
Ladies Hunting and Angling Social Hour @ Albuquerque, NM
Mar 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 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
18
Sat
Hunting & Fishing EXPO @ Cities of Gold Casino
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – Mar 19 @ 4:00 pm
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.

Trail Life Troop Fishing Day @ Estancia Park Pond
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working with 28 boys, ages 5-10, from the East Mountain Area Trail Life Troop Program. The kids will learn to put a rig together, tie a knot, and practice casting before fishing. There will be 16 adults present.

Mar
23
Thu
Fishing with Bloomfield High School Wildlife Students (Bloomfield)
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NMDGF will be fishing with students from Bloomfield High School wildlife class at Tiger Pond.

Mar
25
Sat
Scout Fishing Workshop and Clinic (Albuquerque)
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

THIS GROUP EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

This event is for a Boy Scout Troop in Albuquerque. The workshop will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, fish identification and fishing skills. The fishing clinic will be held at Tingley Beach.

Mar
27
Mon
School Fishing Workshop and Clinic (Roswell)
Mar 27 @ 8:00 am – Mar 31 @ 2:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

These events are for the students of Pecos Elementary School in Roswell. The workshop will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, fish identification and fishing skills. The fishing clinic will be held at Lake Van.

Mar
29
Wed
Petroglyph Elementary School Trout in the Classroom Presentation @ Petroglyph Elementary School
Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

This School Event is Closed to the Public

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working with Petroglyph Elementary School Trout in The Classroom participants.

Apr
1
Sat
Cub Scout Pack #409 Fishing (Bernalillo County) @ TBD
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This Youth Scout Event is Closed to the Public

NMDGF Aquatic Education will be working with up to 30 Cub Scouts from Albuquerque Pack 409, ages 7-10, with fishing at either Tingley Beach or Liam Knight’s Pond, Corrales, NM.

Apr
3
Mon
School Fishing Clinic (Santa Fe) @ Monastery Lake
Apr 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

This Youth Scout Event is Closed to the Public

NMDGF Aquatic Education will be working with up to 30 Cub Scouts from Albuquerque Pack 409, ages 7-10, with fishing at either Tingley Beach or Liam Knight’s Pond, Corrales, NM.

Monte del Sol School Fishing Day (Pecos) @ Monastery Lake
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

NMDGF Aquatic Education will be fishing with Trout in the Classroom students from Santa Fe Monte del Sol Elementary School at Monastery Lake. The fishing will follow the Lisboa Hatchery tour and the Trout Unlimited Truchas Chapter benthic macroinvertebrate aquatic insect study lab.

Apr
4
Tue
School Fishing Clinic (Jal) @ Jal Lake
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

This event is for the Pre-K students of Jal Public Schools. The fishing clinic will be held at Jal Lake and will include safety, casting, and fishing.

Apr
5
Wed
School Fishing Workshops and Clinic (Texico) @ Texico/Ned Hauk
Apr 5 @ 8:00 am – Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

This event is for the 4th graders of Texaco Public Schools.  The fishing workshops will consist of safety, knots, equipment, and casting.  We will go fishing at Ned Hauk Pond in Clovis.

Trout in Classroom Aquatic Education Presentation @ Hawthorne Elementary School
Apr 5 @ 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will will be doing a Trout in the Classroom, Aquatic Education Presentation to 78 3rd and 4th graders.

Apr
11
Tue
School Fishing workshops and Clinic (Artesia) @ Artesia/Lake Van
Apr 11 @ 8:00 am – Apr 12 @ 2:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

This event is for the special needs students of the Artesia Public Schools. The fishing workshops will consist of safety, knots, equipment, and casting.  We will go fishing at Lake Van.      

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.