NMDGF

Hunter Education
2025-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Department of Game and Fish Roswell Office, 1615 W. College Blvd, Roswell, New Mexico
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at the NM Game and Fish Southeast Area Office, 1615 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203. The manual can also be downloaded for free at www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on June 30 and is conducted online 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.

NMDGF fishing presentation at Silver City Public Library for the Children's Summer Learning Program
2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Silver City, Silver City, New Mexico
Department staff will be going over fish biology, fishing rod assembly, and knot tying with the youth summer program.
Please contact Abigail Kipp for more information.

ATV safety class
2025-07-19 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.

Hunter Education
2025-07-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Jicarilla Apache Game and Fish Office, 38 Airport Rd, Dulce, New Mexico
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Jicarilla Game and Fish Office, 40 Airport Rd., Dulce, NM. The manual can also be downloaded for free at www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on June 9, 2025 at 9 a.m. and is conducted online 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.

Youth Archery Camp
2025-07-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Roswell Readiness Center
This event is designed for military-connected youth ages 6-18, with a maximum of 20 participants, and will include introductory archery instruction paired with a Wildlife Safety Education Workshop. Our goal is to provide a hands-on learning experience that promotes resilience, confidence and responsible outdoor recreation. This event is closed to the public.

Closed to the Public

Hunter Education
2025-08-02 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-03 08:30 - 16:30 | Professional Development Center, Bldg. 465 Dyer St, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard-copy manual at Garrison Safety Office, Bldg. 124, Room 303, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002. The manual can also be downloaded for free at www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

Registration opens on July 14 and is conducted online 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.

Kids' Fish with a Cop
2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Van
Join the Department of Game and Fish Game Wardens and local law enforcement agencies for a fun day of fishing at Lake Van with music, food and fun.

Thirst for the Outdoors Event
2025-08-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department staff will work a booth at Thirst for the Outdoors at the Canteen Brewhouse. Participants visiting the booth will be shown how to tie on fishing hooks.

NM State Game Commission Meeting - Reserve
2025-08-15 09:00 - 17:00 | NM

Cast for Recovery
2025-08-17 | Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico
Department staff will be present in case any assistance is needed while participants fly fish at Cieto Lake. Registration for this event is full and has closed.
Registration if full. Registration was completed by Cast for Recovery.

Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshop
2025-08-23 08:00 - 18:00 | 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:

Create a Customer Identification Account (CIN) with the Department at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/
Email the Conservation Education Manager, Storm Usrey, at stormw.usrey@dgf.nm.gov for the appropriate volunteer application documents.
Once the application is approved, certified volunteers can sign-up for the hunter education workshop through their CIN account.

Waterfowl Hunting Workshop.
2025-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host a beginner Waterfowl Hunting Workshop at the Department’s Northwest Area office at 7816 Alamo Road NW in Albuquerque. This will take place Sunday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants will learn hunting techniques, waterfowl identification, necessary gear, rules and regulations, locations and calls. Open to adults with little or no waterfowl hunting experience.
Registration will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. It will close when the workshop is full. This workshop is free and open for adults, 18 years of age and older. Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Ob3Ceiel3Js12C

Waterfowl Hunting Workshop
2025-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host a beginner Waterfowl Hunting Workshop, at the Albuquerque Game and Fish office at 7816 Alamo Road NW. This will be on Sunday, August 24, from 9 am until 4 pm. Participants will learn hunting techniques, waterfowl identification, necessary gear, rules and regulations, locations and calls. Open to adults with little or no waterfowl hunting experience.
Registration will open at 8 am on Monday, August 11, 2025. It will close when the workshop is full. This workshop is free and open for adults, 18 years of age and older. Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Ob3Ceiel3Js12C

NM State Game Commission Meeting – Virtual
2025-08-28 13:30 - 15:30 | virtual or zoom

Casting at Scouts Fall Adventure Day
2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department staff will be working a casting station along with Scout volunteers.
Please contact Randy Reed for more information.

Dragonfly Festival
2025-09-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Come join the refuge and Friends of Bitter Lake for this free, fun-for-all 2025 Dragonfly Festival at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge for some great family fun from Sept. 5-7. Department staff will be in attendance Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with the poach coach and NASP archery set up.

Outdoor Economics Conference and Expo
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-10 | Gallup, Gallup, New Mexico
The New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference helps advance economic development strategies and opportunities connected to public lands. The Department of Wildlife will be providing an information booth on outdoor recreation, wildlife and wild spaces.

Bear and Cougar Presentation with Cibola Search and Rescue Volunteers
2025-09-11 | Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Knot-tying/basic fishing information station at Latino Outdoors Event
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Barelas Community Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department staff will work a knot-tying station/basic information station at a Latino Conservation Week event which will be held at Barelas Community Park.
Please contact Laura for more information.

47th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging
2025-09-23, 2025-09-24 | Glorieta, New Mexico, Glorieta, New Mexico
This statewide event brings together older adults, caregivers, tribal leaders, aging services providers, advocates, and policymakers to explore innovative practices and resources that support aging well in New Mexico. The Department of Game and Fish will be providing a session on photographing wildlife as well as teaching basic archery skills.

Wild Turkey Presentation with V. Sue Cleveland HS Wildlife Students
2025-09-23 12:16 - 14:30 | Rio Rancho
Department staff will give two presentations about wild turkeys to wildlife students at V. Sue Cleveland High School. This event is closed to the public.

Small Game Hunting Camp
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | El Caso Forest Service campground, Quemado Lake, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a beginner family Small Game Hunting Camp, at El Caso Forest Service campground, near Quemado Lake, on September 26-28, 2025. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own hunting licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the campground. Open to families with little or no hunting experience and have never hunted squirrels.
Registration will open at 8 am on Monday, September 8, 2025. It will close when the camp is full. Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zfLiWSjEhCjOzs

Small Game Hunting Camp.
2025-09-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 12:00 - 17:00 | El Caso Forest Service campground, Quemado Lake, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures, will host a beginner family Small Game Hunting Camp at El Caso Forest Service campground, near Quemado Lake, on Sept. 26-28, 2025. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own hunting licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the campground. Open to families with little or no hunting experience and who have never hunted squirrels.

Registration will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. It will close when the camp is full. Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zfLiWSjEhCjOzs

Tiger Pond Fishing Derby
2025-09-27 08:00 - 14:00 | Tiger Pond, Aztec, New Mexico
Free youth fishing derby at Tiger Pond in Aztec, NM. There will also be other activities such as archery, pellet guns, OHV simulator, and the Poach Coach. Fishing equipment will not be provided. Anglers will have to bring their own tackle.

Archery in Motion (AIM) 3-D Archery Challenge 2025
2025-09-27 08:30 - 13:30 | Department of Game and Fish Santa Fe Office, 1 Wildlife Way,, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Archers will shoot a 15-target 3-D range throughout a half-mile walking course over uneven dirt terrain.
There are six categories to shoot in, including divisions for youth archers and parent/child teams as well as a shoot-what-you-bring open division.
Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DADA628A5F49-58077598-2025
