Aug
16
Wed
Santa Fe 3-D Archery Shootout @ Santa Fe NMDGF Area Office
Aug 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Aug
17
Thu
NASP – Basic Archery Instructor Certification Workshop @ Hoover Middle School
Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Elk Calling @ Albuquerque, NM
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm

NMDGF Con Ed program will be assisting with an elk calling demonstration at Lava Rock Brewery.  Please contact the location for more information.

Hunting/Shooting/Fishing Camp Contractor ITB pre-bid meeting @ Zoom
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

Aug
19
Sat
Ladies Fly Fishing 101 Class @ Las Cruces (NMDGF Office and Alumni Pond)
Aug 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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.

Aug
20
Sun
National Guard Gloreita Adventure Camp @ Gloreita,NM
Aug 20 all-day

NMDGF will be showing camp participants wildlife specimens and talking about wildlife.

Aug
26
Sat
Ladies Fly Fishing 101 Class @ NW Area Game & Fish Office
Aug 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Bear Fest @ PEEC Nature Center
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

NMDGF will work a booth at the Bear Fest.

Registration Details:
Please email Kristen for more information.

Sep
7
Thu
New Mexico State Fair Exhibit @ Natural Resources Building at Expo New Mexico
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm

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

Sep
9
Sat
Ladies Fly Fishing – Casting Clinic @ NW Area Game & Fish Office
Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

National Archery in the School Program – Basic Archery Instructor Workshop @ Deming High School
Sep 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

Sep
16
Sat
Hunter Education Course @ SW Area Game & Fish Office
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Sep
17
Sun
Hunter Education Course @ SW Area Game & Fish Office
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Sep
22
Fri
Fishing with Bernalillo County Rio Bravo Senior Center @ Tingley Beach
Sep 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with up to 30 senior citizens from the Rio Bravo Senior Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Tingley Beach on Sept. 22, 2023, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Department staff will review tying a fishing knot, putting a rig together and practice casting before fishing. Experienced anglers will help those with less experience.

Sep
23
Sat
Free Fishing Weekend @ Entire State of New Mexico
Sep 23 – Sep 24 all-day

National Hunting and Fishing Day. No fishing license required on Sept 23-24; all other fishing rules apply

Pecos Fishing Derby at Monastery Lake @ Monastery Lake
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be hosting a fishing station working with Nature Ninos at Monastery Lake for Free Fishing Day Pecos Fishing Derby. The event is open to the public. Please contact Sarah Candelaria at (505) 573 – 0705 for more information.

Registration Details:

Event Open to the public

Sep
26
Tue
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Eagle Nest Lake
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public.

This event is for the students of Eagle Nest Elementary School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Eagle Nest Lake.      

Registration Details:

N/A. Closed to the public.

Sep
27
Wed
Santa Fe Home School Fishing @ Cowells Pond, Upper Pecos
Sep 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with up to 25 youth from the Santa Fe home-school community. Department 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.

Sep
30
Sat
Youth Group Event: Outdoor activities with girl scout group @ NMDGF Albuquerque Area Office
Sep 30 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

**This youth group event is closed to the general public**

NMDGF will be doing various outdoor activities with a girl scout group.  Activities will include casting, archery and wildlife presentation.

Oct
2
Mon
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Clovis - Ned Hauk Park
Oct 2 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public*

This event is for the students of Zia Elementary fourth grade classes.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Ned Hauk Park.   

Oct
3
Tue
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Clovis - Ned Hauk Park
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public*

This event is for the students of Zia Elementary fourth grade classes.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Ned Hauk Park.   

Oct
4
Wed
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Clovis - Ned Hauk Park
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public*

This event is for the students of Zia Elementary fourth grade classes.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Ned Hauk Park.   

Oct
5
Thu
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Clovis - Ned Hauk Park
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public*

This event is for the students of Zia Elementary fourth grade classes.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Ned Hauk Park.   

Oct
10
Tue
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Roswell - Lake Van
Oct 10 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public*

This event is for the students of Pecos Elementary School.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.