May
18
Sat
Bowhunter Skills Camp @ Manzano Mountains State Park
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bow hunting. Participants will learn archery basics and safety, how to choose equipment, proper shot placement while hunting, outdoor preparedness, and more!

All archery equipment will be provided however, participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it. Camping is available at the State Park per reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.

Registration Details:

Registration opens April 17 at 9 a.m. on the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/J9DmTKuciZ. The registration link will also be available on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the following department web page, https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/#camps

All participants must have a Department Customer Id Number (CIN) Account and enter this number onto the registration form.

Esther Bone Public Library Wildlife Presentation @ Esther Bone Public Library
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at Esther Bone Public Library in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

May
22
Wed
Training: 3-D ARCHERY ADVENTURE CHALLENGE @ Koch Pavilion in Tererro, New Mexico
May 22 all-day

New Mexico Administrative Services Division employees will participate in a 3-D Archery Adventure Shoot training. Participants will walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets one to three shots at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would normally aim. This course challenge archers to adapt their shooting to account for variable conditions, distances, and angles. Participants will learn how to score a target and track their individual score.

Closed to the public

Jun
12
Wed
Moriarty Public Library Wildlife Presentation @ Moriarity, NM
Jun 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:10 am

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to youth for the summer program.

Registration Details:

Please give a Ashley a call at the library.

Jun
18
Tue
Wildlife Presentation at Carlsbad Public Library @ Carlsbad Public Library
Jun 18 @ 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carlsbad Public Library as part of their summer reading program.

Jun
20
Thu
Wildlife Presentation at Rio Rancho Public Library @ Rio Rancho, NM
Jun 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:10 am

Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Rio Rancho Public Library as part of their youth summer reading program.

Registration Details:

Feel free to contact Brynn.

Jun
26
Wed
Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community @ Monastery Lake
Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program will be fishing with the Santa Fe Home School Community on June 26, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

N/A Closed to the public.

Jun
27
Thu
Wildlife Presentation at Artesia Public Library @ Artesia, NM
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:40 am

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at the Artesia Public Library as part of their youth summer reading program.