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
18
Tue
Wildlife Presentation at Carlsbad Public Library @ Carlsbad Public Library
Jun 18 @ 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carlsbad Public Library as part of their summer reading program.

Jun
20
Thu
Wildlife Presentation at Rio Rancho Public Library @ Rio Rancho, NM
Jun 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:10 am

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Rio Rancho Public Library as part of their youth summer reading program.

Registration Details:

Feel free to contact Brynn.

Jun
22
Sat
Bowhunter Skills Camp @ Lincoln National Forest Service Office
Jun 22 @ 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. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.

Registration opens May 28 at 9 a.m. on the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/sHxTpVFHpC. 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.

Jun
24
Mon
Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshop @ NM Department of Game and Fish Southwest Area Las Cruces
Jun 24 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify the instructor to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses. This workshop will also provide the NM Hunter Education certification to new instructors who need a required NM hunter education number. All participants must register prior to attending. Please see registration details below.

Registration Details:

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. Email Chris Jarvis at chris.jarvis@dgf.nm.gov for complete volunteer on-boarding packet.

3.Once the application is approved, certified volunteers can sign-up for the hunter education workshop through their CIN account

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.

Jun
27
Thu
Wildlife Presentation at Artesia Public Library @ Artesia, NM
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:40 am

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Artesia Public Library as part of their youth summer reading program.