Oct
21
Sat
Ladies Fly Fishing 101 Clinic @ NW Area Game & Fish Office
Oct 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

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.

ATV Safety Class @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 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 18 years of age.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Oct
23
Mon
Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival @ Rio Rancho Special Events Center
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

*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.

Oct
24
Tue
Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival @ Rio Rancho Special Events Center
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

*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.

Oct
25
Wed
Law Enforcement Event: Enforcement of the OHV Act training @ San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

*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 academy cadets so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

Oct
27
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Farmington
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

Oct
28
Sat
Cold-water Fishing for Beginners. @ NM Department of Game and Fish Office
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Oct
30
Mon
Wildlife Presentation @ Nancy Lopez Elementary School
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This school event is closed to the public. Pre-Kindergarten students will be exposed to New Mexico wildlife through wildlife trunks and a fishing game.