Hunting Calendar

Welcome to our hunting calendar, posting the year’s events, deadlines, and important date announcements from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

For specific calendar dates and information by species, please reference the latest NM Hunting Rules & Info booklet found in publications. The full department-wide calendar can be found under Home → NMDGF Calendar.

Hunter Education Instructor Training

December 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

When: December 12, 2026 Where: Roswell Department of Wildlife Office 1615 W College Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203 Times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify you to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses. This workshop will also [...]

Hunter Education Instructor Training

December 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

When: December 12, 2026 Where: Albuquerque Department of Wildlife Office Times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify you to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses. This workshop will also provide the NM Hunter Education certification to [...]

Hunter Education Instructor Training

January 9, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

When: January 9, 2027 Where: Las Cruces Department of Wildlife Office 2715 Northrise Dr., Las Cruces, NM  88011 Times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify you to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses. This workshop will [...]

Javelina Hunting Camp

February 26, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will host a beginner javelina hunt at Caballo Lake State Park  on Friday February 26th from 12:00 p.m.-Sunday February 28th at 12:00 pm. Participants will learn about javelina biology, hunting techniques, necessary gear, rules and regulations, and field dressing techniques. Javelina Licenses and stamps must be purchased before registering [...]

Javelina Hunting Camp

February 27, 2027 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will host a beginner javelina hunt at Caballo Lake State Park  on Friday February 26th from 12:00 p.m.-Sunday February 28th at 12:00 pm. Participants will learn about javelina biology, hunting techniques, necessary gear, rules and regulations, and field dressing techniques. Javelina Licenses and stamps must be purchased before registering [...]

  • Dec
    12

    Hunter Education Instructor Training

    December 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    When: December 12, 2026 Where: Roswell Department of Wildlife Office 1615 W College Blvd., Roswell,

  • Dec
    12

    Hunter Education Instructor Training

    December 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    When: December 12, 2026 Where: Albuquerque Department of Wildlife Office Times: 8:00 am – 5:00

  • Jan
    9

    Hunter Education Instructor Training

    January 9, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    When: January 9, 2027 Where: Las Cruces Department of Wildlife Office 2715 Northrise Dr., Las

  • Feb
    26

    Javelina Hunting Camp

    February 26, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will host a beginner javelina hunt at Caballo Lake

  • Feb
    27

    Javelina Hunting Camp

    February 27, 2027 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

    The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will host a beginner javelina hunt at Caballo Lake