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UID:10000844-1780617600-1780876799@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:New Mexico Youth Hunter Education Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Department will be assisting the New Mexico YHEC 501c3 with putting on this year’s youth hunter education challenge. \nNew Mexico Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is held once a year for kids ages 7-18 to help improve their hunting\, marksmanship and safety skills. \nThrough simulated hunting situations\, live fire competitions\, and responsible hunting events\, YHEC helps build upon skills learned in basic hunter education courses and encourages safer\, lifelong hunting habits. \nFrom rifle\, bow and muzzleloader shooting at life-sized targets\, to wildlife identification\, map and compass orienteering and more\, YHEC participants get hands-on training in eight skill areas\, giving them expertise in all hunting practices. \nRegistration for the Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) will be on nmyhec.com.\nParticipants must have taken a hunter education class to compete.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/new-mexico-youth-hunter-education-challenge-2/
LOCATION:NRA Whittington Center\, Raton\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T080000
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UID:10000873-1780732800-1780765200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Hunter Education
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on May 23 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 Pine Hill Center for Health Promotion\, Indian Service Route 140 and Indian Service Route 125\, Pinehill\, NM\, between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday\, 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-126/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Center for Health Promotion\, Indian Service Route 140 and Indian Service Route 125\, Pinehill\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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UID:10000874-1780819200-1780851600@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Hunter Education
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on May 23 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 Pine Hill Center for Health Promotion\, Indian Service Route 140 and Indian Service Route 125\, Pinehill\, NM\, between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday\, 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-126/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Center for Health Promotion\, Indian Service Route 140 and Indian Service Route 125\, Pinehill\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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UID:10000682-1781683200-1781715600@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Draw application opens for special oryx and pronghorn military hunts
DESCRIPTION:The draw application period for three special military and veteran hunts will open June 17 at 10 a.m.: \n\nOryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range\nPronghorn hunts for resident Purple Heart recipients on Melrose Air Force Base\nPronghorn hunts for New Mexico active-duty military on Melrose Air Force Base\n\nYou may apply online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us\, by telephone at 888-248-6866\, or in person at any New Mexico Department of Wildlife office. The application deadline is July 15 at 5 p.m. MDT. All applicants\, except resident Disabled Veteran cardholders for oryx\, must submit supporting documentation prior to the application deadline. Proof of eligibility may be sent by email to special.hunts@dgf.nm.gov or by postal mail (must be received by the Department by July 15) to: \nNew Mexico Department of Wildlife\nAttn: Special Hunts\n1 Wildlife Way\nSanta Fe\, NM 87507
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/draw-application-opens-for-special-oryx-and-pronghorn-military-hunts/
LOCATION:Department of Wildlife Santa Fe Office\, 1 Wildlife Way\,\, Santa Fe\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Hunting Events
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UID:10000881-1782489600-1782507600@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\, and they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifles and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens May 6 — 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/hunter-education-skills-camp-6/
LOCATION:Vermejo Park Ranch\, Raton\, NM
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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UID:10000882-1782547200-1782594000@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\, and they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifles and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens May 6 — 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/hunter-education-skills-camp-6/
LOCATION:Vermejo Park Ranch\, Raton\, NM
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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UID:10000883-1782633600-1782648000@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\, and they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifles and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens May 6 — 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/hunter-education-skills-camp-6/
LOCATION:Vermejo Park Ranch\, Raton\, NM
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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