*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*
This event is for the 1st graders of Sidney Gutierez School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.
*THIS LIMITED EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*
This event is for adults with disabilities in the Roswell area. The fishing workshop wiLl cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
**THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**
NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carroll Elementary.
SANTA FE – Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 3, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week.
Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 3, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit the Department’s website.
“This is a great time to take your family fishing and teach them a skill that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Mike Sloane, director for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
For information on additional places to fish and what to use, consult the Department’s weekly fishing and stocking report and the Fishing Conditions and Trip Planner. Maps of public fishing waters, lists of where to find family-friendly fishing and tips on how to fish also can be found on the Department’s website.
The Department reminds anglers and outdoor recreationists to “know before you go” and to contact land management agencies regarding additional regulations or restrictions on specific properties of interest before heading afield.
Helpful links for planning your trip include:
NMDGF staff will be hosting the following activities at the Truth or Consequences Outdoor Day:
Pellet Gun Trailer
Archery
Wildlife Identification
Casting Skills
*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*
NMDGF will be giving wild turkey presentations to students in Silver City.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working with our partner Nature Ninos, New Mexico Wildlife Federation with youth fishing at Fenton Lake State Park on June 8, 2023.
Closed to the Public
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.
Contact Jason Amaro to register for the camp. Those under 18 must me accompanied by a parent or guardian.
NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school. This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.
This camp is open to youth ages 10 -17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camping is free, meals will be provided, and participants will tent-camp on the property.
Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification, and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs, including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, and working with wildlife. Participants will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows. All equipment will be provided.
Registration Details:
Registration opens May 15 at https://forms.office.com/g/rnZ85DDmFy. 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.
This camp is open to youth ages 10 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property.
Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, working with wildlife and test their marksmanship skills with bow and arrows. All equipment will be provided.
Registration Details:
Registration opens May 15 at https://forms.office.com/g/rnZ85DDmFy. 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.
This camp is open to youth ages 10 -17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camping is free, meals will be provided, and participants will tent-camp on the property.
Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification, and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs, including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, and working with wildlife. Participants will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows. All equipment will be provided.
Registration Details:
Registration opens May 15 at https://forms.office.com/g/rnZ85DDmFy. 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.
This camp is open to youth ages 10 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property.
Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, working with wildlife and test their marksmanship skills with bow and arrows. All equipment will be provided.
Registration Details:
Registration opens May 15 at https://forms.office.com/g/rnZ85DDmFy. 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.
Contact Jason Amaro to register for the camp. Those under 18 must me accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This camp is open to youth ages 10 -17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camping is free, meals will be provided, and participants will tent-camp on the property.
Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification, and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs, including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, and working with wildlife. Participants will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows. All equipment will be provided.
Registration Details:
Registration opens May 15 at https://forms.office.com/g/rnZ85DDmFy. 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.
This camp is open to youth ages 10 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property.
Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from department conservation officers about their jobs including wildlife investigations, decoy operations, working with wildlife and test their marksmanship skills with bow and arrows. All equipment will be provided.
Registration Details:
Registration opens May 15 at https://forms.office.com/g/rnZ85DDmFy. 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.
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 workshop is required to become a certified bowhunter education instructor and will certify you to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Bowhunter Education student courses. This workshop will familiarize you with equipment, methods and field activities used during class, lesson plans, and policies and procedures of the bow hunter program. This workshop will also provide the New Mexico Bowhunter Education Certification to new instructors who need a required New Mexico Bowhunter Education number.
Registration Details:
Interested applicants need to first become certified Department volunteers. Below are the steps to become a certified volunteer: Step 1: Obtain a Customer Identification Number (CIN). CINs are available free from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF). Click Here to enter the required information to create your account. You can also set up an account at any NMDGF office. Step 2: Complete a volunteer application and background check. Please email stormw.usrey@dgf.nm.gov to receive your application.