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.
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.
*This law-enforcement event is closed to the general public*
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off Highway Vehicle act to DPD & LCSO so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico as per grant agreement.
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.
National Hunting and Fishing Day. No fishing license required on Sept 23-24; all other fishing rules apply
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
*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.
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.
**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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with 40 elementary school kids from Dolores Gonzales Elementary School at Tingley Beach. Department staff will review knot tying, setting up a fishing rig and casting procedures and how to put a rig together. Participants will then set up their own rigs to fish.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with 40 elementary school kids from Dolores Gonzales Elementary School at Tingley Beach. The NMDGF Aquatic Education staff will review knot tying, setting up a fishing rig, and casting procedures, and how to put a rig together. Participants will then set up their own rigs to fish.
*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.
NMDGF will be running a booth at Valles Caldera to talk about elk and other wildlife.
This course 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 from Mr. Edward Fluhman at the Roy Municiple School Office. 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 upon arrival to class.
Registration Details:
Registration opens online Sept. 18 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.
This course 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 from Mr. Edward Fluhman at the Roy Municiple School Office. 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 upon arrival to class.
Registration Details:
Registration opens online Sept. 18 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.
This clinic is open to women of all ages living in northern 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. Students will learn about the equipment used for fly fishing, how to set up a fly rod and reel with leader, tippet and fly during Part I of the class. 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 Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
Registration Details:
Registration opens Sept. 11 at https://forms.office.com/g/Q8JHhztyh1. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
This class is open to women who are 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 is being offered by volunteers from the Bosque Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and no equipment is required.
Registration Details:
Registration opens on Oct. 2, 8 a.m. at https://forms.office.com/g/MjnCnD93X8. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
*This school event is closed to the general public.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be participating in the annual Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival. Aquatic Education staff will be running the casting skills station for up to 25 fifth grade students at a time. The casting skills station will be one of four activity stations at the festival, and students will rotate and participate in all four stations.