Mar
8
Fri
Advanced ATV Law Enforcement Training @ Grant County
Mar 8 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present a class on Advanced ATV LEO safe operation training for Grant County Sheriff’s Department deputies. This class was rescheduled from Feb. 2-4 due to inclement weather. This event is closed to the public.

Mar
9
Sat
Advanced ATV Law Enforcement Training @ Grant County
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present a class on Advanced ATV LEO safe operation training for Grant County Sheriff’s Department deputies. This class was rescheduled from Feb. 2-4 due to inclement weather. This event is closed to the public.

Off-Highway Motorcycle safety class @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park or Montessa Park
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an off-highway motorcycle safety class hosted by City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years. Dirt bikes and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Registration Details:
Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Mar
10
Sun
Advanced ATV Law Enforcement Training @ Grant County
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present a class on Advanced ATV LEO safe operation training for Grant County Sheriff’s Department deputies. This class was rescheduled from Feb. 2-4 due to inclement weather. This event is closed to the public.

Mar
19
Tue
Turkey presentation with SIPI wildlife students and staff @ Albuquerque, NM
Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

This school event is closed to the general public* NMDGF will be giving a turkey presentation to SIPI wildlife students and staff.

Mar
23
Sat
Hunter Education @ City of Clovis Shooting Range
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 at City of Clovis Shooting Range, 726 County Rd. 17, Clovis, NM 88101. The manual can also be downloaded for free at https://www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

Registration Details:

Registration opens on March 4 and is conducted online through the student’s 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.     

Mar
24
Sun
Hunter Education @ City of Clovis Shooting Range
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 at City of Clovis Shooting Range, 726 County Rd. 17, Clovis, NM 88101. The manual can also be downloaded for free at https://www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

Registration Details:

Registration opens on March 4 and is conducted online through the student’s 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.     

Apr
4
Thu
Wildlife Station at Caballo Lake @ Caballo Lake State Park
Apr 4 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Department staff will be running a wildlife station at Caballo Lake State Park. This event is closed to the public.

Apr
6
Sat
Adult Women-Beginner Shotgun Shooting Clinic @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The NM Department of Game and Fish is hosting a shotgun shooting training clinic for adult women who have never shot or have very limited experience with shooting shotguns. Trained staff will teach safety, basic shooting techniques, cleaning the gun and how to properly shoot a shotgun and be successful at shooting clays.

Shotguns, ammo and clays will be provided. Please bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and whatever else you need, we will not be taking a full lunch, and there are not any food places near by.

Registration Details:

Registration opens March 11 and closes April 1, or when the class is full.

Click on the below link to register

https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmd4yzetx0Ips90

Apr
19
Fri
NM State Game Commission Workshop @ Silver City
Apr 19 all-day
Apr
20
Sat
Off-Highway Motorcycle Safety Class @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program staff will present an off-highway motorcycle safety class hosted by City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation. Students will earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years. Dirt bikes and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Registration Details:
Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Apr
24
Wed
Basic ATV Training @ Montessa Park OHV Area
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on Basic ATV safe operation training for Department of Veteran Affairs Officers. This class was rescheduled from Feb. 27. This event is closed to the public.

Apr
27
Sat
ATV safety class @ New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Southeast Area Office, Roswell, NM
Apr 27 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program staff will present an ATV safety class at the Department’s Southeast Area Office in Roswell, New Mexico. Students completing the class receive the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years on public lands. Students under the age of 18 will also receive a free helmet and goggles. ATVs and safety gear will be available for use during the class.

Registration Details:
Students must be at least 6 years of age. Space is limited – all students must already have or must create a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/), and register prior to the class to ensure that each student will have an age- and size-appropriate training ATV available.

May
13
Mon
3-D Archery Adventure with SMU-in-Taos @ Fort Burgwin
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SMU-in-Taos Summer College Program will participate in a 3-D Archery Adventure Shoot. College-age students will walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets a one to three shots at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would normally aim. These courses challenge archers to adapt their shooting to account for variable conditions, distances and angles. Students will learn how to score a target and track their individual score.

Private event. – Must be pre-enrolled through the SMU-in-Taos summer program.

May
16
Thu
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Hobbs
May 16 all-day
May
18
Sat
Bowhunter Skills Camp @ Manzano Mountains State Park
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bow hunting. Participants will learn archery basics and safety, how to choose equipment, proper shot placement while hunting, outdoor preparedness, and more!

All archery equipment will be provided however, participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it. Camping is available at the State Park per reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.

Registration Details:

Registration opens April 17 at 9 a.m. on the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/J9DmTKuciZ. The registration link will also be available on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the following department web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/#camps

All participants must have a Department Customer Id Number (CIN) Account and enter this number onto the registration form.

May
22
Wed
Training: 3-D ARCHERY ADVENTURE CHALLENGE @ Koch Pavilion in Tererro, New Mexico
May 22 all-day

New Mexico Administrative Services Division employees will participate in a 3-D Archery Adventure Shoot training. Participants will walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets one to three shots at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would normally aim. This course challenge archers to adapt their shooting to account for variable conditions, distances, and angles. Participants will learn how to score a target and track their individual score.

Closed to the public

Jun
29
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Jun 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years. ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Registration Details:
space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Jul
13
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years. ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Registration Details:
space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Aug
12
Mon
3-D Archery Adventure with SMU-in-Taos @ Fort Burgwin
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SMU-in-Taos Summer College Program will participate in a 3-D Archery Adventure Shoot. College-age students will walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets a one to three shots at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would normally aim. These courses challenge archers to adapt their shooting to account for variable conditions, distances and angles. Students will learn how to score a target and track their individual score.

Private event. – Must be pre-enrolled through the SMU-in-Taos summer program.

Aug
15
Thu
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Red River
Aug 15 all-day
Nov
8
Fri
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Las Cruces
Nov 8 all-day
Jan
10
Fri
NM State Game Commission Meeting @ Santa Fe
Jan 10 all-day