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 July 5 to 30 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/cZYy60Qhp7. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
- Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque New Mexico.
- Register in Advance to attend Virtually (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3WTr7nQFS6m5VnqgPStGSw)
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.
- Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque New Mexico.
- Register in Advance to attend Virtually (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wjZ6ZnO-T3ewmVN8ZUe9Xw)
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.
Outdoor Day at Ute Lake State Park in Logan. Activities will include the Poach Coach, pellet gun trailer, casting demonstrations, wildlife identification presentation, archery (NASP) and water safety presentation by New Mexico State Parks. NMDGF Officers and State Park Rangers will be present and putting on the event. It will be a busy weekend at the lake, and, weathering permitting, should be a large turnout.
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 July 12-15 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/iTDjmxzJ6z. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.