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Hunter Education
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Clovis Wing Shooting Center, 726 County Rd 17, Clovis, 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 Clovis Wing Shooting Center, 726 County Rd. 17, Clovis, NM 88101. 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 at 9 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2026, 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 16:30 | Vista Grande Community Center, 15 La Madera Rd, Sandia Park, 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 USFS Sandia Ranger Station, 11776 Hwy 337, Tijeras, 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 Feb. 11, 2026, 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Department of Game and Fish Northwest Area Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Arrey Elementary School, 4500 NM-187, Arrey, NM, 87930, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Caballo Lake State Park Main Office, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education with Live Fire
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 09:00 - 16:00 | BSSA – Belen Shooting Sports Association, 699 W. Frontage Rd., Belen, NM, 87002, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Northwest Area Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Rosa Police Department, 1077 County Road 2B, Santa Rosa, NM, 88435, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at Santa Rosa State Park, 2582 Joe and Louie Page Rd., Santa Rosa, NM 88435, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Grant Co. Extension Office, 2610 N. Silver St, Silver City, New Mexico
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Grant County Extension Office, 2601 N. Silver St., Silver City, NM 88061, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Socorro County Fairgrounds, Fairground Rd., Socorro, NM, 87801, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by contacting Officer Sebastian LaLonde at 505-637-1293, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico State Police Office (Las Vegas), 520 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas, NM, 87701, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at 520 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas, NM 87701, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-01 08:30 - 16:30 | La Cueva Volunteer Fire Station, 122 Twisted Jumiper Rd, Jemez Springs, New Mexico, 87025
Registration opens on Feb. 14 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the USFS Office, 51 Woodsy Ln., Jemez Springs, NM 87024, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 | 110 Richmond Ave., 110 Richmond Ave., Virden, NM, 88045, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 7 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by calling Officer Brandon Kempton at 575-358-0300, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Wild Turkey Educational Booth at the NMTA Rendezvous
2026-03-06, 2026-03-07 | Alto, NM, Alto, New Mexico
The Department will have a booth to talk about wild turkey biology, history, conservation and hunting. Please contact Shelly Thedford with the NMTA at gypsytrapper@yahoo.com in reference to attending the Rendezvous.

Please contact Shelly in reference to registration for attending their Rendezvous.

Hunter Education
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
Registration opens on Feb. 21 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Department of Game and Fish Northwest Area Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockhound State Park, 9880 Stirrup Rd, Deming, New Mexico, 88030
Registration opens on Feb. 21 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at Rockhound State Park or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Carson National Forest Questa Ranger District Office, Ranger Station Rd., Questa, NM, 87556, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 21 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Carson National Forest Questa Ranger District Office, Ranger Station Rd., Questa, NM 87556, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Clara Armory, 11990 US-180, Santa Clara, New Mexico
Registration opens on Feb. 21 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at Imperial, 1004 N. Pope St., Silver City, NM 88023, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.
Students will be outdoors for portions of the class so please dress accordingly.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.

Hunter Education
2026-03-07 09:00 - 18:00 | Logan High School, 200-298 2nd Street, Logan, New Mexico, 88426
Registration opens on Feb. 21 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.
What do I need for class:

Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by calling Officer Erin Elrod at 505-709-7583, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.
Complete 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.
There 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.
Bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks.

Special notes:

Student worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.
Students MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.
Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.

If 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.
