Mar
9
Thu
Hunter Education (Los Alamos) @ Pajarito Masonic Lodge
Mar 9 – Mar 11 all-day

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 the Los Alamos Co. Extension/4-H Office or the NM Game and Fish Department Office, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507. 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 opens on Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. 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.

Mar
11
Sat
Hunter Education – Instructor Training Workshop @ Merrion Oil & Gas Company Office,
Mar 11 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify the individual to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses.

This workshop also provides a New Mexico Hunter Education certification to new instructors who need a required New Mexico hunter education number.

All participants must register prior to attending. Please see registration details below.

Interested applicants need to first become a certified Game and Fish volunteer. Below are the steps to become a certified volunteer:
1. Create a Customer Identification Account (CIN) with the Department at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/
2. Email the Conservation Education Manager at Storm.Usery@dgf.nm.gov to request a Volunteer Application.
3.Once the application is approved, certified volunteers can sign-up for the hunter education workshop through their CIN account

Hunter Education (Grants) @ U.S. Forest Service Fire Facility
Mar 11 @ 8:00 am – Mar 12 @ 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 by calling Officer Matt Lackey or instructor Leroy Perea. 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 opens on Feb. 23, 2023 at 9 a.m. 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.

Hunter Education (Las Vegas) @ NM State Police Office
Mar 11 @ 8:00 am – Mar 12 @ 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 the Las Vegas – NM State Police Office or the manual can 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 opens on Feb. 25, 2023 at 9 a.m. 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.

Hunter Education (Las Vegas) @ Storrie Lake St. Park
Mar 11 @ 8:00 am – Mar 12 @ 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 the Storrie Lake Visitor Center or the manual can 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 opens on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. 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.

Hunter Education – Field Day with Live Fire @ Del Norte Gun Club
Mar 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

A Field Day course is an accelerated, instructor-led hunter education course and is for students 10 years of age and older. Students under 11 must have a parent/adult present with them during class. This course incorporates less lecture and review and adds more hands-on components and a live fire component. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Albuquerque Game and Fish Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, or the manual can be downloaded for free at anytime from, hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets and a signed parent authorization to participate in the live fire portion upon arrival to class.

Registration opens on Feb. 13, 2023 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.

Hunter Education (Roswell) @ Roswell Country Club
Mar 11 @ 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 the Roswell Country Club. 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 opens on Feb. 22 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.

Hunter Education (Jemez Pueblo) @ Jemez Pueblo Community Resource Center
Mar 11 @ 8:00 pm – Mar 12 @ 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 the Jemez Pueblo Governor’s Office and ask for Jamie Loretto. 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 opens on Feb. 27, 2023 at 9 a.m. 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.

Mar
13
Mon
School Wildlife Presentation (Sandia Park)
Mar 13 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NMDGF will be going over wildlife specimens with students at East Mountain High School.

Mar
15
Wed
Career Day at John Adams Middle School @ John Adams Middle School
Mar 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 am

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be participating in a Career Day at John Adams Middle School. This event is closed to the public.

Mar
16
Thu
School Fishing Workshops and Clinic (Grants)
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

These events are for the students of Mesa View Elementary School in Grants. The workshop will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, fish identification and fishing skills. The fishing clinic will be held either at Bluewater State Park or the Riverwalk, depending upon available transportation.

Mar
17
Fri
Hunter Education (Artesia) @ Artesia Public Safety Complex
Mar 17 @ 6:00 am – 9:00 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 by contacting Raymond Clark at 575-703-5510. 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.

School Career Fair (Edgewood) @ Edgewood
Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NMDGF will be participating in the Edgewood Middle School Career Fair.

 

N/A. Closed to the public.

Mar
18
Sat
Hunter Education – Field Day @ Kewa Library
Mar 18 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

A Field Day course is an accelerated, instructor-led hunter education course and is for students 10 years of age and older. Students under 11 must have a parent/adult present with them during class. This course incorporates less lecture and review and adds more hands-on components. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual by contacting Ed Rosetta at 505-263-5337 or the manual can be downloaded for free at anytime from, hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

Registration opens on Feb. 22, 2023 in person with instructor at Kewa Library, Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM.

Hunter Education (Albuquerque) @ Albuquerque Game and Fish Office
Mar 18 @ 8:00 am – Mar 19 @ 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 Albuquerque Game and Fish Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM . 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 opens on Feb. 22 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.

Hunter Education (Artesia) @ Artesia Public Safety Complex
Mar 18 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 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 by contacting Raymond Clark at 575-703-5510. 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.

Hunter Education (Laguna) @ Laguna Police Department
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – Mar 19 @ 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 Laguna Police Department North entrance, I-40 West exit 117 on South side of Interstate. 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 opens on Feb. 27, 2023 at 9 a.m. 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.

Hunter Education (Las Cruces) @ Las Cruces Game and Fish Office
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

This course is open to students seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lectures, videos, virtual 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 Las Cruces Game and Fish Office, 2715 E Northrise Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011, M-F, 8am-5pm. The manual can 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 opens on March 3 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.

Trail Life Troop Fishing Day @ Estancia Park Pond
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working with 28 boys, ages 5-10, from the East Mountain Area Trail Life Troop Program. The kids will learn to put a rig together, tie a knot, and practice casting before fishing. There will be 16 adults present.

Mar
19
Sun
Hunter Education (Las Cruces) @ Las Cruces Game and Fish Office
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

This course is open to students seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lectures, videos, virtual 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 Las Cruces Game and Fish Office, 2715 E Northrise Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011, M-F, 8am-5pm. The manual can 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 opens on March 3 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.

Mar
23
Thu
Fishing with Bloomfield High School Wildlife Students (Bloomfield)
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NMDGF will be fishing with students from Bloomfield High School wildlife class at Tiger Pond.

Mar
24
Fri
Educational Booth at the Navajo Hunt Expo @ Navajo hunt Expo
Mar 24 – Mar 25 all-day

Please contact Rex Kontz for details on this event.

Mar
25
Sat
Scout Fishing Workshop and Clinic (Albuquerque)
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

THIS GROUP EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

This event is for a Boy Scout Troop in Albuquerque. The workshop will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting, fish identification and fishing skills. The fishing clinic will be held at Tingley Beach.

ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents 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.

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.

Partner URL: https://www.loslunasnm.gov/121/Open-Space-Division