Apr
13
Thu
Police Enforcement of the OHV Act Training @ Jal Police Department
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

**This police training event is closed to the 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 Jal Police Department officers, so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico. Jal PD requested this class due to issues with OHV’s in their city after passing an ordinance to allow pavement use. Officers want to know what is legal, and what isn’t.

Apr
14
Fri
Laguna Elementary School Trout in the Classroom Aquatic Presentation (Laguna) @ Laguna Elementary School
Apr 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

The Aquatic Education program will be presenting a live Trout in the Classroom aquatic education presentation to 140 total elementary school students.

Trout in the Classroom Aquatic Education Presentation at Laguna Elementary School @ Laguna Elementary School
Apr 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will present a Trout in the Classroom Aquatic Education presentation entitled “How Fish Use Their Senses To Survive.”  There will be 140 elementary students in attendance.

Apr
17
Mon
Fishing Workshops and Clinics (Rio Rancho/Albuquerque) @ Rio Rancho/ Tingley Beach
Apr 17 @ 8:00 am – Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

This event is for the 3rd graders of Rio Rancho Public schools.  The fishing workshops will consists of safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by fishing at Tingley Beach.

Apr
18
Tue
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

*THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE 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 academy cadets, so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

Apr
19
Wed
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Sidney Gutierez School / Lake Van
Apr 19 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 1st graders of Sidney Gutierez School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.

Apr
22
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 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

Hunter Education Live Fire Course @ Belen Shooting Sports Association
Apr 22 @ 8:00 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 lecture, video, virtual break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students and will also include a live-fire portion on the range (all firearms and ammunition is provided. Personal firearms are not permitted). 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 Albuquerque Game and Fish Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.  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 Details:

Registration opens on April 10 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.

Apr
23
Sun
Hunter Education Live Fire Course @ Belen Shooting Sports Association
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 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 lecture, video, virtual break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students and will also include a live-fire portion on the range (all firearms and ammunition is provided. Personal firearms are not permitted). 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 Albuquerque Game and Fish Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.  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 Details:

Registration opens on April 10 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.

Apr
24
Mon
Monte Vista Elementary School Trout in Classroom Aquatic Education Presentation @ Monte Vista Elementary School
Apr 24 @ 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

NMDGF Aquatic Education will be doing an  aquatic education presentation to 120 elementary school trout in the classroom students on April 24, 2023.

Apr
25
Tue
NASP Booth at Ranch Days (Alma) @ McQueen Property
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – Apr 26 @ 2:00 pm

The department will host a booth during the 2023 Ranch Days event for students to participate in archery or be introduced to archery.

Apr
27
Thu
School Fishing Workshops and Clinic (Silver City) @ Bill Evans Lake
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – Apr 28 @ 3:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

This event is for the 4th graders of Silver City Public School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Bill Evans Lake.

Santa Fe Home School Community Fishing Day (Santa Fe) @ Monastery Lake
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This School Event is Closed to the Public

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with up to 25 youth from the Santa Fe Home School Community at Monastery Lake on April 27, 2023.

Apr
28
Fri
MESD ECD School Fishing Event (Estancia) @ Estancia Pond
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Roswell
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

Apr
29
Sat
Hunter Education Live Fire Course @ Belen Shooting Sports Association
Apr 29 @ 8:00 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 lecture, video, virtual break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students and will also include a live-fire portion on the range (all firearms and ammunition is provided. Personal firearms are not permitted). 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 Albuquerque Game and Fish Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.  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 Details:

Registration opens on April 10 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.

Apr
30
Sun
Hunter Education Live Fire Course @ Belen Shooting Sports Association
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 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 lecture, video, virtual break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students and will also include a live-fire portion on the range (all firearms and ammunition is provided. Personal firearms are not permitted). 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 Albuquerque Game and Fish Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.  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 Details:

Registration opens on April 10 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.

Trees Lake Outdoor Adventure Day @ Trees Lake
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will participate in Outdoor Adventure Day, scheduled for April 30 at Trees Lake in Deming. The event is open to youth ages 5-15. Families are welcome. Registration details can be found at www.natureninos.org . NMDGF staff will be working at the fishing station, with other stations available including archery, wildlife calls, a wildlife identification station and a waterfowl identification station.

May
1
Mon
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Grants Mesa View Elem / Riverwalk
May 1 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 1st graders of Mesa View School in Grants.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at the Riverwalk.

4H – Hunting Discipline Practice (Chaves county) @ Chaves County Extension Office
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This 4H Event is Closed to the Public

Providing education materials to assit with the hunting disicpline 4H team

May
2
Tue
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Grants Mesa View Elem / Riverwalk
May 2 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 1st graders of Mesa View School in Grants.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at the Riverwalk.

May
3
Wed
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Grants Mesa View Elem / Riverwalk
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 1st graders of Mesa View School in Grants.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at the Riverwalk.

May
4
Thu
School Event: Fishing Workshop and Clinic @ Grants Mesa View Elem / Riverwalk
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the Pre-K students of Mesa View School in Grants.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at the Riverwalk.

Law Enforcement Training: Off-Highway Vehicle/ATV Safe Patrol Operation @ Del Norte Gun Club
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

*THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ATV safe operation for Law Enforcement. This class was requested by BCSO for a couple of their officers, and was opened up to NMDGF officers.