NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school. This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education Division will be assisting Nature Ninos, NMWF, with fishing at Shady Lakes. There will be 30 elementary-age students participating
Event 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.
NMDGF will be fishing with APS summer school. This is closed to the public and only available for scheduled schools/classes each day.
The NMDGF Education Division staff will be fishing with 25 students plus adults, of the Santa Fe Home school community at Monastery Lake on July 19, 2023. Students will practice casting, put their own rigs together, fish and break their rigs apart.
Registration Details:
*This school event is closed to the general public.
No fees, Closed to the public.
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 NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with 30 youth, ages 12 – 17 from Jemez Pueblo as part of thier Youth Development Day Program. Adult chaperones and Jemez tribal police will be assisting. The NMDGF Aquatic Education staff will be on hand to teach the kids how to tie a fishing knot, set up a fishing rig and practice casting skills before fishing.
This will be a 3D archery shoot competition where youth will compete for prizes such as belt buckles and bows. There will also be a team (duo) competition where an adult and a youth pair up and compete against other teams for belt buckles. Archery equipment will be provided. Individuals can use their own equipment for fun but in order to compete for prizes they have to use our equipment. Food and drinks will be provided.
No registration. Need to finish shooting by 11 a.m.
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.
NMDGF Con Ed program will be assisting with an elk calling demonstration at Lava Rock Brewery. Please contact the location for more information.
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
This clinic is open to women of all ages living in the southern regions of New Mexico interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. Participants will learn the basic knowledge and skills needed to get them started on the water. Part I of the class students will learn about the equipment used for fly fishing, how to set up a fly rod and reel with leader, tippet and fly. The class will cover the different types of flies used for trout fishing, what they represent, knots to attach them, and some strategies and tactics to know when and how to fish them effectively. Part II will cover the basics of fly casting on the water, covering the two most important casts, overhead and roll.
This class will be offered by volunteers from the Gila and Rio Grande Chapters of Trout Unlimited..
Registration Details:
Registration opened July 14 and is full. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NMDGF will be showing camp participants wildlife specimens and talking about wildlife.
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 August 9 to 24 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/whGmQZnHva. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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 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 Aug. 21 to 15 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/PkpejDe8Y7. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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.