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The Department will be hosting a pre-bid Zoom meeting to answer questions potential contractors may have about becoming a Department hunting/shooting/fishing camp contractor. We will provide an overview of what responsibilities the contractor would have as well as general requirements.

Overview: Camp contractors will host day and overnight hunting, fishing and shooting camps, as needed and determined by the Department. We encourage anyone interested in becoming a camp contractor to attend this meeting. However, attendance is NOT MANDATORY to place a bid. Link to more information, and to bid on the camp contractor position, can be found on the State of New Mexico General Services Department website, under active procurements. Listed as: Conservation Skills, Hunting/Shooting/Fishing Camp Coordinator

Registration Details:

Please use the zoom link to join the meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81713971695

This clinic is open to women of all ages living in the southern regions of New Mexico interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. Participants will learn the basic knowledge and skills needed to get them started on the water. Part I of the class students will learn about the equipment used for fly fishing, how to set up a fly rod and reel with leader, tippet and fly. The class will cover the different types of flies used for trout fishing, what they represent, knots to attach them, and some strategies and tactics to know when and how to fish them effectively. Part II will cover the basics of fly casting on the water, covering the two most important casts, overhead and roll.

This class will be offered by volunteers from the Gila and Rio Grande Chapters of Trout Unlimited..

Registration Details:

Registration opened July 14 and is full. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This class is open to any lady 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 will be offered by volunteers from the Bosque Chapter of Trout Unlimited and no equipment is required.

Registration Details:

Registration opens August 9 to 24 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/whGmQZnHva. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Department’s annual exhibit at the New Mexico State Fair will be open to fair attendees Sept. 7-17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring live fish species and educational displays. Department staff will also be on hand to answer questions from the public.

Additional Contacts:
Name: Ryan Darr
Email: ryan.darr@dgf.nm.gov
Phone Number: 505-239-2770

Name: Valente Meza
Email: valente.meza@dgf.nm.gov

This class is open to any lady seeking to learn or improve on their fly fishing, casting skills and abilities. Participants will receive instruction and coaching from Trish Valdez and other Trout Unlimited – Bosque Chapter members to gain or improve their fly casting skills for fly fishing. No equipment is necessary but ladies are encouraged to bring their own if they have it. This is for all levels of angler!

Registration Details:

Registration opens Aug. 21 to 15 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/PkpejDe8Y7. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with up to 30 senior citizens from the Rio Bravo Senior Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Tingley Beach on Sept. 22, 2023, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Department staff will review tying a fishing knot, putting a rig together and practice casting before fishing. Experienced anglers will help those with less experience.