*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.
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.
Class offered for adults who have never fished. Participants will learn fish identification, techniques, equipment and gear, knot tying, casting, and rules and regulations for cold-water fish. Non-mandatory but they can purchase (or bring) the following: spinning rod and spinning reel or spin casting rod and reel, 8-pound monofilament line, and a fishing license.
Registration Details:
See attached flyer. A registrant will scan the QR code and register on-line or use the link on the flyer. Would like this posted to Gov Delivery if possible with the verbiage, “Tell a friend that’s never fished to sign up for this class.” Contact phone number, name, and email will be available at the conclusion of the registration process.
*This school event is closed to the general public*
NMDGF will be fishing with Bloomfield High School wildlife students at Tiger Pond.
*This school event is closed to the general public.
NMDGF will be fishing with Bloomfield High School wildlife students at Tiger Pond.
Registration Details:
N/A. Closed to the public.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will present a Beginning Fly Fishing course at the Corrales Community Center. We will go over and practice the essential skills necessary to fly fish. The topics covered will include casting, insects, rigs, equipment, knots and reading water.
This event is for the students of Lutheran Elementary school in Roswell. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
NMDGF will be participating at the Prairie Partners event in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Registration Details:
Please contact Anne Nelson at ellanoestacadored@gmail.com
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is accepting applications from the public to be appointed by the State Game Commission to the Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC represents the Habitat Stamp Program as a volunteer working group with the NMDGF. Members of the CAC work with program and project managers from the NMDGF, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and US Forest Service (USFS) to represent New Mexico public interest as it pertains to fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects that occur on BLM and USFS lands throughout New Mexico.
· The deadline to apply is December 15th, 2023 at 5pm MST
The application form, as well as information about the Habitat Stamp Program and Citizen Advisory Committee is available on the NMDGF webpage,
Questions and completed applications can be submitted by email: 2024CAC@dgf.nm.gov
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.
The Department will participate at the NWTF Women in the Outdoors Event (WITO) in Cloudcroft, NM. Department staff will be assisting with fishing, turkey calling/hunting and turkey life history presentations.
Registration Details:
Please contact Helen Butt.
The Department will participate at the NWTF Women in the Outdoors Event (WITO) in Cloudcroft, NM. Department staff will be assisting with fishing, turkey calling/hunting and turkey life history presentations.
Registration Details:
Please contact Helen Butt.
- Watch Mia Anstine’s video here Women Reshaping Conservation & Hunting
Registration Details:
- Registration will open at 9 am December 26th. Register here
- Mandatory Zoom orientation at 6 pm on January 16th. A link will be emailed to registered participants.
- Watch Mia Anstine’s video here Women Reshaping Conservation & Hunting
Registration Details:
- Registration will open at 9 am December 26th. Register here
- Mandatory Zoom orientation at 6 pm on January 16th. A link will be emailed to registered participants.
- Camp open to families
- Breakfast, lunch and hot beverages included.
- Will learn ice safety and ice fishing techniques.
- Includes seven hours of ice fishing
Registration Details:
- Event designed for families with prior fishing experience.
- Registration Opens – Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at 9 a.m.
- Registration Closes – Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.
- Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Z9Hm4leykSEuUK
- Watch Mia Anstine’s video here Women Reshaping Conservation & Hunting
Registration Details:
- Registration will open at 9 am December 26th. Register here
- Mandatory Zoom orientation at 6 pm on January 16th. A link will be emailed to registered participants.
The New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show was started after Bob Gerding passed to continue his legacy of bringing together people who spend time outdoors in New Mexico. The Department sponsors several activities at this annual event, including a catch-and-release fish pond for kids that gives them an opportunity to win prizes from the many vendors participating. Several calling contests are also taking place, including turkey and elk. Conservation officers will be on hand with the Poach Coach to answer questions, as will several biologists and other Department employees. The event is free to those who have a valid hunting or fishing license. Entry fee is $3 for all others.
Vendor Application is available by contacting Star Gonzales at estelle.gonzales@dgf.nm.gov
The New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show was started after Bob Gerding passed to continue his legacy of bringing together people who spend time outdoors in New Mexico. The Department sponsors several activities at this annual event, including a catch-and-release fish pond for kids that gives them an opportunity to win prizes from the many vendors participating. Several calling contests are also taking place, including turkey and elk. Conservation officers will be on hand with the Poach Coach to answer questions, as will several biologists and other Department employees. The event is free to those who have a valid hunting or fishing license. Entry fee is $3 for all others.
Vendor Application is available by contacting Star Gonzales at estelle.gonzales@dgf.nm.gov
The New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show was started after Bob Gerding passed to continue his legacy of bringing together people who spend time outdoors in New Mexico. The Department sponsors several activities at this annual event, including a catch-and-release fish pond for kids that gives them an opportunity to win prizes from the many vendors participating. Several calling contests are also taking place, including turkey and elk. Conservation officers will be on hand with the Poach Coach to answer questions, as will several biologists and other Department employees. The event is free to those who have a valid hunting or fishing license. Entry fee is $3 for all others.
Vendor Application is available by contacting Star Gonzales at estelle.gonzales@dgf.nm.gov
This event is for the students of Monte Del Sol School in Santa Fe. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting. This event is closed to the public.