NMDGF

Heroes Hiring Heroes
2025-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Dr, Low Alamos, New Mexico
Join Department staff at American Legion Post 90 for a Heroes Hiring Heroes employment and resource event.

Join Department staff at American Legion Post 90 for a Heroes Hiring Heroes employment and resource event.
2025-04-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-04-24 09:35 - 10:30, 2025-04-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Clovis NM, Colvis, New Mexico
A fishing classroom day will be held for James Bickley’s third-grade classroom 1, 2 and 3. Students age 7-8 will be given a “Getting Started” fishing presentation that will cover basic fishing onboarding to include the following topics: What is Fishing?; types of New Mexico fish species/anatomy; habitat; diet; understanding fishing gear; tying knots; safety; and so on. This will also include a demonstration of how to assemble the rod and reel, which will be put into practice during the fishing day that follows this class. There will be approximately 17 participants in each class. Please note that teachers and teacher aides will will be present. This event is closed to the public.

James Bickley Third Grade Fishing Day at Greene Acres
2025-04-25 08:30 - 12:30 | Greene Acres Lake, Clovis, New Mexico
A fishing day will be held for James Bickley’s third-grade classes 1, 2 and 3 at Greene Acres Lake. Participants will take what they learned in their classroom talks and put it to the test in a hands-on fishing experience where they’ll explore and connect with all things fishing and grow their outdoor passion. Classrooms and chaperones will rotate between fishing and an interactive casting game where they will learn about New Mexico fishing species and records. We will expand a bit on technique, understanding baits and bites, catch and release, and other aspects of sustainable fishing. This event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Grants, NM Pre-K students
2025-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | RiverWalk, Grants, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with two pre-K classes from Grants-Cibola County Schools totaling 32 students at Grants Riverwalk Park Pond on April 25, 2025. The event is closed to the public.

NM State Game Commission Meeting - Roswell
2025-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico

Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshop
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
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 NM Hunter Education certification to new instructors who need a required NM hunter education number. All participants must register prior to attending. Please see registration details below.
Interested applicants need to first become a certified Game and Fish 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. Email Storm Usrey, Conservation Education Manager, at stormw.usrey@dgf.nm.gov for volunteer application.
3.Once the application is approved, certified volunteers can sign-up for the hunter education workshop through their CIN account

ATV safety class
2025-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Los Lunas River Park, Los Lunas
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present an ATV safety class in cooperation with the Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years. ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.
Space is limited – all students participating in the class are employees of the BRIC Environmental Assessment Corp.

Fishing with Grants, NM Mesa View Elementary School
2025-04-29 09:00 - 14:00 | RiverWalk, Grants, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working with 56 fourth-graders from Mesa View Elementary School in Grants, N.M., at Riverwalk Park Pond on April 29, 2025. There will be three rotating stations for the kids including fishing, a casting skills station and a third activity station to be determined. The event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Lydia Rippey and McCoy Elementary School Kindergartners
2025-05-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Riverside Park Pond, Aztec, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with between 80-100 kindergarten students from McCoy and Lydia Rippey elementary schools in Aztec, N.M. There will be three rotating stations for the kids: Station # 1 Fishing Station # 2 Casting Skills Station # 3 Animal trunk display with NMDGF Conservation Officers This event is closed to the public.

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) Safety Training
2025-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Montessa Park, ABQ
***NOT A PUBLIC CLASS*** The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents ROV Safety Training for the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office

Smokey Bear Days
2025-05-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Capitan NM, Capitan, New Mexico
Attendees can enjoy arts and crafts vendors, delectable food from vendors, a thrilling chainsaw carving contest,and the Fire Fighter Challenge. Bid on Smokey memorabilia at the auction and partake in plenty of kids’ activities.

Ladies Fly Fishing 101 Class
2025-05-03 08:30 - 16:00 | New Mexico
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 opens April 14 at 9 a.m. to 24 participants at https://forms.office.com/g/TMnv8NdTMm. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Casting with Nuestra Tierra Bows in Burque Event
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Nuestra Tierra, 3111 Blake Rd SW., Albuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working on casting skills with Nuestra Tierra at the “Bows in Burque” children’s youth event on May 3, 2025. The casting skills will be one of three stations along with the NMDGF archery program and the NMDGF Conservation Education Animal hides and tracks display.
*Registration is required, and spots are limited. For any questions, email: laura@nuestra-tierra.org
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, and marketing materials for Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project. All youth participants (ages 18 and under) must be accompanied by a supervising parent or guardian throughout the entire duration of this event. The individual completing the registration process assumes full responsibility for those in their party.

Beginner Warm Water Fishing Workshops
2025-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Department of Game and Fish Roswell Office, 1615 W. College Blvd, Roswell, New Mexico
DETAILS: Class for adults (over 18) who have limited fishing experience. Learn how to cast, fish identification, fishing techniques, equipment and gear, knot tying, and rules and regulations. We won’t be fishing but you’ll learn everything necessary to catch black bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, walleye, white bass and yellow perch. Participants are welcome (but not required) to bring their own rod and reel, and a fishing license.
Register Here

AgXplorer Day
2025-05-08 08:00 - 16:00 | NM School For the Blind and Visually Imparied
This school event is closed to the public.

Casting Skills Lesson with Mesa Vista Elementary School
2025-05-08 12:30 - 17:00 | Mesa vista Elementary School, 400 Washington Ave, Grants, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working on casting skills with approximately 40 Mesa Vista Elementary school students from Grants, NM, on May 8, 2025. The casting skills will help prepare the kids for the May 9, 2025, fishing day at Grants Riverwalk Park Pond. This event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Mesa Vista Elementary School
2025-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Grants Riverwalk Park Pond, 504 E. Santa Fe Ave, Grants, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with approximately 40 Mesa Vista Elementary school students and adult chaperones in Grants, N.M., on May 9, 2025, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
2025-05-09 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-10 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-11 08:00 - 12:00 | New Mexico
This camp is open to youth ages 10 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. Participants 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 test their marksmanship skills with bow and arrows, .22 rifle and shotgun. All equipment will be provided.

ATV safety class
2025-05-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Los Lunas River Park, Los Lunas
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class in cooperation with the Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years. ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.
Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Fishing with Mesa Vista Elementary School
2025-05-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Grants Riverwalk Park Pond, 504 E. Santa Fe Ave, Grants, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program will be fishing with 38 Mesa Vista Elementary school students and adult chaperone’s, at Riverwalk Park Pond, Grants, New Mexico on May 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The event was originally scheduled for May 7, 2025, but was changed due to bad weather.

Bowhunter Skills Camp
2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Manzano Mountains State Park, Co Rd B062, Mountainair, New Mexico, 87036
This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bow hunting. Participants will learn archery basics and safety, how to choose equipment, proper shot placement while hunting, outdoor preparedness and more! All 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 per reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp.
Registration opens April 7 at 9 a.m. on the following link, https://forms.office.com/g/zJBykJzUZA. The registration link will also be available on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the following Department web page, https://www.wildlife.dgf.nm.gov. All participants must have a Department Customer ID Number (CIN) Account and enter this number onto the registration form.

Bowhunter Skills Camp
2025-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Manzano Mountains State Park, Co Rd B062, Mountainair, New Mexico, 87036
Interested in learning about archery and bowhunting? 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! All archery equipment will be provided however, participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it. Youth under 18 must have an accompanying adult. Participants are responsible for food and drinks.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on April 7th at
the link below:
https://forms.office.com/g/zJBykJzUZA

Fishing with Eagle Nest Elementary School
2025-05-21 09:00 - 13:30 | Eagle Nest Lake State Park, Visitors Center (Colfax CO.)
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be conducting a casting skills clinic prior to fishing with 38 students in grades K-2 from Eagle Nest Elementary School at Eagle Nest Lake on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The casting skills station will be one of four rotating stations, followed by fishing. This event is closed to the public.

MayFest at RedRiver
2025-05-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Brandenburg Park, Red River, New Mexico
The Department will be taking part in the annual Mayfest in Red River. Mayfest is a great opportunity to connect with outdoor enthusiasts and educate the public in a fun and interactive setting.
