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 public. Pre-Kindergarten students will be exposed to New Mexico wildlife through wildlife trunks and a fishing game.
This workshop is for certification as a Basic Archery Instructor for participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program. The workshop follows a hybrid learning model with both online and in-person instruction. All equipment is provide for training purposes. Register online at https://www.naspbai.org.
Registration Details:
Register online at https://www.naspbai.org
The Aquatic Education team will conduct a presentation on how to teach fishing in a PE program. We will be conducting two in-service sessions (9:30-10:15 a.m. and 1:05-1:50 p.m.) – one for elementary PE teachers, and one for secondary PE teachers. The sessions will focus on how the teachers can bring a fishing curriculum into their PE programs and what resources are available to them.
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Event Closed to the Public
*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.
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N/A. Closed to the public.
This school event is closed to the public. Fourth-graders will learn how to use their senses in wonderful ways.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class at the old racetrack at the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds, site of the Southern New Mexico State Fair.
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.