Jul
24
Mon
Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshop @ NM Department of Game and Fish Northwest Area Office
Jul 24 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify the individual to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses.

This workshop also provides a New Mexico Hunter Education certification to new instructors who need a required New Mexico hunter education number.

All participants must register prior to attending. Please see registration details below.

Registration Details:

Interested applicants need to first become a certified NMDGF volunteer. Below are the steps to become a certified volunteer:

1. Create a Customer Identification Account (CIN) with the Department at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/

2. Contact Conservation Education Manager Storm Usrey at stormw.usrey@dgf.nm.gov to obtain necessary volunteer paperwork.                                                             

3.Once the application is approved, certified volunteers can sign-up for the hunter education workshop through their CIN account        

Wildlife Presentation Octavia Fellin Public Library @ Octavia Fellin Public Library
Jul 24 @ 11:00 am – 11:40 am

Feel free to contact Mr. Neilson to see if they need kids to sign up.

Jul
25
Tue
ATV & ROV Training @ Montessa OHV Area
Jul 25 @ 8:00 am – 8:15 am

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents basic ATV & ROV safe operations to new Conservation Officer recruits.

Jul
26
Wed
ATV & ROV Training @ Montessa OHV Area
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 8:15 am

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents basic ATV & ROV safe operations to new Conservation Officer recruits.

Jul
27
Thu
Youth Event: Jemez Pueblo Youth Outdoor Development Day @ Fenton Lake State Park
Jul 27 @ 11:20 am – 2:45 pm

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with 30 youth, ages 12 – 17 from Jemez Pueblo as part of thier Youth Development Day Program. Adult chaperones and Jemez tribal police will be assisting. The NMDGF Aquatic Education staff will be on hand to teach the kids how to tie a fishing knot, set up a fishing rig and practice casting skills before fishing.

Jul
29
Sat
Sierra Blanca Archery Shoot @ Moon Mountain Disc Gold Course
Jul 29 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

This will be a 3D archery shoot competition where youth will compete for prizes such as belt buckles and bows. There will also be a team (duo) competition where an adult and a youth pair up and compete against other teams for belt buckles. Archery equipment will be provided. Individuals can use their own equipment for fun but in order to compete for prizes they have to use our equipment. Food and drinks will be provided.

No registration. Need to finish shooting by 11 a.m.

Aug
5
Sat
Advanced Hunter Education Camp @ Camp Whinahpay
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting a special hunter education camp at Camp Wehinahpay in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains east of Alamogordo. Registration for this unique, advanced hunter education course opens Thursday, July 6, to youth 10 years of age and older who have not yet passed hunter education. Youth must be 10 at the time of registration and have an adult register and participate in the camp with them.

Participants will build on their hunter education knowledge gained from an online course prerequisite while at camp and also shoot .22 rifles, practice archery and fish! This is a FREE opportunity. Participants will be responsible for their own camping gear (tents, sleeping bags or campers) and meals will be provided Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch.

Registration Details: 

To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete an online course prerequisite before attending. Registration forms can be accessed on July 6 at https://forms.office.com/g/Mxyaj0MPRy

Aug
6
Sun
Advanced Hunter Education Camp @ Camp Whinahpay
Aug 6 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting a special hunter education camp at Camp Wehinahpay in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains east of Alamogordo. Registration for this unique, advanced hunter education course opens Thursday, July 6, to youth 10 years of age and older who have not yet passed hunter education. Youth must be 10 at the time of registration and have an adult register and participate in the camp with them.

Participants will build on their hunter education knowledge gained from an online course prerequisite while at camp and also shoot .22 rifles, practice archery and fish! This is a FREE opportunity. Participants will be responsible for their own camping gear (tents, sleeping bags or campers) and meals will be provided Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch.

Registration Details: 

To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete an online course prerequisite before attending. Registration forms can be accessed on July 6 at https://forms.office.com/g/Mxyaj0MPRy