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UID:10000810-1776524400-1776535200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2026 in Las Cruces
DESCRIPTION:Department staff will have a booth utilizing specimens to educate about the wildlife of New Mexico.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/earth-day-2026-in-las-cruces/
LOCATION:Young Park\, 850 S. Walnut St.\, Las Cruces\, NM\, 88001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer D'Annibale":MAILTO:Jennifer.DAnnibale@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T170000
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UID:10000793-1776585600-1776618000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Hunter Education
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on April 4 at 9 a.m. and is conducted through the student’s Customer ID Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account\, click on Hunter Education\, then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts. \nWhat do I need for class: \n\nObtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office\, 2001 Cliff Lear Rd.\, Grants\, NM 87020\, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.\nComplete the worksheets from the student manual. Worksheets can be printed from the website listed above OR completed on pages 91-94 in the back of the hard copy student manual.\nThere are no fees associated with Department hunter education courses; however\, donations may be offered to volunteers to help offset out-of-pocket expenses to put on the course.\nBring a sack lunch\, snacks and drinks.\nStudents will be outdoors for portions of the class\, so please dress accordingly.\n\nSpecial notes: \n\nStudent worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).\nDO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.\nStudents MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.\nStudents 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.\n\nIf you need to cancel\, please log on to your CIN account and drop the course or call the Hunter Education Office at 505-222-4731.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/hunter-education-124/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Cibola County Sheriff’s Office\, 2001 Clif Lear Rd\, Grants\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Salazar":MAILTO:aprilsalazar67@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260205T184944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184944Z
UID:10000757-1776587400-1776610800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Warmwater Fishing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host a beginner Warmwater Fishing Workshop at the Albuquerque Game and Fish office on Sunday\, April 19\, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants will learn fishing techniques\, fish identification\, necessary gear\, rules and regulations\, terminal tackle\, knot tying and casting. Open to adults with little or no warmwater fishing experience. \nRegistration Details: \n\nRegistration will open at 8 a.m. Monday\, March 30\, 2026. It will close when the workshop is full.\nThis workshop is free and open for adults age 18 and older.\nClick here to register.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/warmwater-fishing-workshop/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office\, 7816 Alamo Rd NW\, Albuquerque
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Fishing Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Martsh":MAILTO:d.martsh@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260312T144840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144840Z
UID:10000776-1777017600-1777222800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Turkey Hunt Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to turkey hunting and eager to learn? Join us for a weekend-long camp experience\, meet new friends and have a great time! This free turkey hunt camp\, which takes place at Navajo Lake State Park from April 24-26\, is open to adults age 18 and over who have never hunted turkey or who have never hunted at all. The camp is hosted by the New Mexico Department of Wildlife\, along with Safari Club International Foundation. \nParticipants will learn rules and regulations\, turkey calling\, hunter safety\, how to pattern a shotgun\, identification\, turkey hunting techniques and how to field dress a turkey. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own shotguns in either 12 or 20 gauge. A hunting license\, carcass tags and applicable stamps are required. All meals will be included\, and participants will camp for two nights at Navajo Lake State Park. \nThere will be a mandatory Zoom orientation on Monday\, April 20\, at 6 p.m. \nClick here to register. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday\, April 6\, and closes when all spots have been filled.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/turkey-hunt-camp/
LOCATION:Navajo Lake State Park\, 1448 NM-511\, Navajo Dam\, NM\, 87419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260406T223932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224035Z
UID:10000809-1777107600-1777122000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Latino Outdoors New Mexico - Semillitas Outdoors: Fishing 101
DESCRIPTION:A fishing day will be held for Latino Outdoors New Mexico at Cochiti Lake. Families will participate in a getting-started discussion to cover fishing basics and safety. Following this\, participants will assemble their rod and reel\, tie hooks and learn casting techniques. Thereafter\, they will bait their rigs and enjoy a wonderful day practicing catch-and-release or catch-and-keep fishing throughout their session. Ages 11 and under fish FREE! Fishing poles\, fish bait\, bagels\, coffee and orange juice will also be provided. \nClick here for details about free registration.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/latino-outdoors-new-mexico-semillitas-outdoors-fishing-101/
LOCATION:Cochiti Lake
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Fishing Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matty Gonzales":MAILTO:mathewgonzales@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T153000
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UID:10000758-1777194000-1777217400@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Warmwater Fishing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host a beginner Warmwater Fishing Workshop at the Las Cruces Game and Fish office on Sunday\, April 26\, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants will learn fishing techniques\, fish identification\, necessary gear\, rules and regulations\, terminal tackle\, knot tying and casting. Open to adults with little or no warmwater fishing experience. \nRegistration Details: \n\nRegistration will open at 8 a.m. Monday\, March 30\, 2026. It will close when the workshop is full.\nThis workshop is free and open for adults age 18 and older.\nClick here to register.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/warmwater-fishing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Las Cruces Office\, 2715 E. Northrise Dr\, Las Cruces\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Fishing Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Martsh":MAILTO:d.martsh@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T150000
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CREATED:20260407T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T180309Z
UID:10000811-1777712400-1777734000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Bowhunter Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is for participants of any age who are interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bowhunting. Participants will learn archery basics and safety\, how to choose equipment\, proper shot placement while hunting\, outdoor preparedness and more! \nAll 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 by reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under the age of 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp. \nRegistration opens April 7\, 2026\, at 9 a.m. Click here to register. The registration link will also be available by clicking on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the Department’s website. \nAll participants must have a Department Customer Identification Number account and enter this number onto the registration form.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/bowhunter-skills-camp-4/
LOCATION:Manzano Mountains State Park\, Co Rd B062\, Mountainair\, New Mexico\, 87036
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260403T171651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171651Z
UID:10000801-1778313600-1778338800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:GilaFest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for a family-friendly day of outdoor fun\, wildlife experiences and community celebration as we mark two major milestones: The completion of a decade-long renovation of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and the opening of the new Glenwood Allred Wildlife Management Area\, a beautiful destination for birding\, hiking and river access. \nClick here for more information on this event!
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/gilafest-celebration/
LOCATION:Glenwood\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Events,Education Events,Fishing Events,Recreation Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curt Coffman":MAILTO:dgf-wildlifeed@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260402T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224426Z
UID:10000798-1778846400-1778875200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling\, ethical hunting behaviors\, conservation\, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally\, participants will learn from Department conservation officers about their jobs\, including wildlife investigations\, decoy operations and working with wildlife. They will also test their marksmanship skills with shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. (click here to register). Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-5/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Caballo Lake State Park\, 10 Palomino Rd.\, Caballo\, NM\, 87931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260402T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224426Z
UID:10000799-1778916600-1778965200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling\, ethical hunting behaviors\, conservation\, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally\, participants will learn from Department conservation officers about their jobs\, including wildlife investigations\, decoy operations and working with wildlife. They will also test their marksmanship skills with shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. (click here to register). Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-5/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Caballo Lake State Park\, 10 Palomino Rd.\, Caballo\, NM\, 87931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260402T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224426Z
UID:10000800-1779003000-1779022800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling\, ethical hunting behaviors\, conservation\, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally\, participants will learn from Department conservation officers about their jobs\, including wildlife investigations\, decoy operations and working with wildlife. They will also test their marksmanship skills with shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. (click here to register). Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-5/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Caballo Lake State Park\, 10 Palomino Rd.\, Caballo\, NM\, 87931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260325T214824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T214824Z
UID:10000795-1781344800-1781359200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Turkey Education at NWTF Women in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Department staff will be going over wild turkeys with female participants at the NWTF Women in the Outdoors event\, and also staying to judge their turkey-calling contest. \nContact Helen Butt at 575-649-9452 for registration and more information.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/turkey-education-at-nwtf-women-in-the-outdoors/
LOCATION:Cloudcroft\, Cloudcroft\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20251219T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T204209Z
UID:10000639-1782392400-1782396000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Wildlife presentation at Bosque Farms Library
DESCRIPTION:Department staff will be giving a short presentation about wildlife at the Bosque Farms Public Library using wildlife specimens along with pictures and calls. This is for their summer reading program. \n  \n 
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/wildlife-presentation-at-bosque-farms-library/
LOCATION:Bosque Farms\, Bosque Farms\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sabrina Edwards":MAILTO:s.edwards@bosquefarmsnm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260325T213538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213538Z
UID:10000791-1784714400-1784718000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Wildlife Presentation at Bloomfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Department will be giving a wildlife presentation to youth at the Bloomfield Public Library as part of their Summer Reading Program. Contact Stacey York at syork@bloomfieldnm.gov for more information.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/wildlife-presentation-at-bloomfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Bloomfield Public Library\, 333 S. 1st Street\, Bloomfield\, NM\, 87413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stacey York":MAILTO:syork@bloomfieldnm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T104000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040358
CREATED:20260325T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213223Z
UID:10000790-1784800800-1784803200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Wildlife Presentation at Aztec Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Department staff will be giving a short wildlife presentation using scientific specimens of skulls\, horns\, antlers\, hides and tracks. Contact the Aztec Public Library at 505-334-7657 for more information.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/wildlife-presentation-at-aztec-public-library/
LOCATION:Aztec Public Library\, 319 S. Ash Street\, Aztec\, NM\, 87410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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