May
4
Thu
School Event: Trout in the Classroom Aquatic Education Presentation @ MacArthur Elementary School
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

The Aquatic Education Program will be presenting “How Fish Use their Senses to Survive” to at least 50 students who have participated in the Trout in the  Classroom Program raising Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout.

May
5
Fri
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Eagle Nest Lake
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the students of Eagle Next Elementary School,  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Eagle Nest Lake.

Norther New Mexico Community College Fishing @ Santa Cruz Lake
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will work with students from the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Northern New Mexico Community College, fishing on May 5 at Santa Cruz Lake.

Hunter Education Camp (Queen) @ Guadalupe Christian Camp
May 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting a Hunter Education Camp in beautiful Queen, New Mexico at the Guadalupe Christian Camp south of Carlsbad. Registration for this unique hunter education course opens on April 3 to youth 10 years of age and older who have not yet passed hunter education. Youth must have an adult register and participate in the camp with them.

Participants will have the chance to earn their hunter education certification while at camp and also shoot .22 rifles and archery! This hunter education opportunity includes lodging in gender-specific dorms and all course equipment, participants simply pay $50.00/camper to the host facility for their meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.

 

To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete the required homework before attending.

Registration opens on April 3, 2023. To register click the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/R6i7JKggnp. The registration link can also be found on the Hunter Education Camps tab on the following department web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/.

May
6
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
May 6 @ 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 Camp (Queen) @ Guadalupe Christian Camp
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting a Hunter Education Camp in beautiful Queen, New Mexico at the Guadalupe Christian Camp south of Carlsbad. Registration for this unique hunter education course opens on April 3 to youth 10 years of age and older who have not yet passed hunter education. Youth must have an adult register and participate in the camp with them.

Participants will have the chance to earn their hunter education certification while at camp and also shoot .22 rifles and archery! This hunter education opportunity includes lodging in gender-specific dorms and all course equipment, participants simply pay $50.00/camper to the host facility for their meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.

 

To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete the required homework before attending.

Registration opens on April 3, 2023. To register click the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/R6i7JKggnp. The registration link can also be found on the Hunter Education Camps tab on the following department web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/.

Albuquerque Cub Scout Pack #12 Fishing Day @ Tingley Beach
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will fish with 15 members of Cub Scout Pack No. 12 on May 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tingley Beach.

Grant County Mini Expo (Mimbres) @ Bear Canyon Lake
May 6 @ 10:00 am – May 7 @ 4:00 pm

This activity will be used to allow members of the public, both young and old, to be introduced to archery and archery hunting. This station will be one of several stations utilized during a mini expo for the Grant County area in hopes that the local community can see a different side of the conservation officer. All are welcome to attend.

No registration is required.