The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class open to the general public and 4-H participants. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18.
ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. A parent or guardian must remain on site during the class.
Registration Details:
Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class open to the general public and 4-H participants. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18.
ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. A parent or guardian must remain on site during the class.
Registration Details:
Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.
NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school. This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.
NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school. This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.
NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school. This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.
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.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents basic ATV & ROV safe operations to new Conservation Officer recruits.
- Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque New Mexico.
- Register in Advance to attend Virtually (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3WTr7nQFS6m5VnqgPStGSw)
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents basic ATV & ROV safe operations to new Conservation Officer recruits.
- Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque New Mexico.
- Register in Advance to attend Virtually (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wjZ6ZnO-T3ewmVN8ZUe9Xw)
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.
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.
The Department will have an informational booth at Canteen Brewery as part of its Outdoor Event.
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.
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.
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
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe operation training for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department deputies. BCSO open space requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under 18 years of age.
ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.
NMDGF will be showing camp participants wildlife specimens and talking about wildlife.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off Highway Vehicle act to academy cadets so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.
NMDGF will work a booth at the Bear Fest.
Registration Details:
Please email Kristen for more information.
The Department’s annual exhibit at the New Mexico State Fair will be open to fair attendees Sept. 7-17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring live fish species and educational displays. Department staff will also be on hand to answer questions from the public.
Additional Contacts:
Name: Ryan Darr
Email: ryan.darr@dgf.nm.gov
Phone Number: 505-239-2770
Name: Valente Meza
Email: valente.meza@dgf.nm.gov
This workshop is the hands-on portion of a hybrid National Archery in the School Program (NASP) model for certification as a NASP Basic Archery Instructor. NASP-certified instructors can present the NASP curriculum to students in grades 4-12 throughout New Mexico.
Registration Details: https://naspbai.org/ClassSearch.aspx?country=US&state=NM
This course includes a live fire session on the Dept.s pellet rifle trailer and is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at the Roswell Game & Fish Office (M-F 8am-5pm) or the manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets and live fire authorization forms upon arrival to class.
Registration Details:
Registration opens on August 28, 2023 at 9am and is conducted online through the students Customer Id Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.