NMDGF

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) Safety Training
2025-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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 | NM
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.
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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 | NM
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, 2025-05-25 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.

Hunter Education
2025-05-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Zuni Fish and Wildlife Office, 06A Rte 301 North, Zuni, New Mexico, 87327
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 Zuni Fish and Wildlife Office, 06A, Rte 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327. 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 May 19, 2025 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.

Casting with San Felipe Pueblo Summer Program Staff
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | NM
Department staff will be going over fishing rod assembly, knot tying and casting with San Felipe Pueblo Summer Program staff. This event is closed to the public.

Casting with Count Your Blessings Pre-School
2025-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 | NM
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working on casting skills with the Count Your Blessings Pre-School on June 5, 2025, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The casting skills station will be one of four rotating stations for the children. This event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Las Cruces Police Department
2025-06-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Young’s Park Pond, Las Crucesq, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working the casting skills and fishing stations in conjunction with the Las Cruces, New Mexico, Police Department’s June 7 Fishing with a Cop Day. There will be food, prizes, music and skills stations for participants.

Wildlife and Fisheries Presentations
2025-06-09, 2025-06-10, 2025-06-11, 2025-06-12 | NM
Department staff will be giving wildlife and fisheries presentations to students attending summer school at Stout Elementary with one day of fishing at Glenwood Pond. This event is closed to the public.
N/A Closed to the public.

Lovington Library summer series
2025-06-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Lovington Public Library
Department staff will provide an educational presentation for kids on the roles of the Department in conservation, as well as a wildlife trunk show and tell.

Fishing with Life Link of Santa Fe
2025-06-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Monastery Lake
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working with Life Link of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a day of fishing at Monastery Lake, in Pecos, New Mexico, on June 11, 2025, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event is closed to the public.
