NMDOW

Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community
2025-04-10 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Cowles Ponds
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with students from the Santa Fe Home School Community at both the upper and lower ponds at Cowles Ponds on April 10, 2025. This event is closed to the public.

Barbary Sheep, Ibex, Javelina, Oryx and Trapper Harvest Report Deadline
2025-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico
April 7 – Deadline to submit 2024-2025 harvest reports for Barbary sheep, ibex, javelina, oryx and trapper license holders to be eligible for big-game licenses. Reports can be submitted online or by telephone. Failure to report for these species by this date will result in rejection of all draw applications. An $8 late fee applies after April 7, 2025. Remember to keep your confirmation number

Cub Scout Pack 12 at Tingley
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, New Mexico
ng clinic will be held for Cub Scout Pack 12 at Tingley Beach from 9 a.m.-noon. Participants between kindergarten-fourth grade and their parents will spend the morning at Tingley Beach, where they’ll experience an interactive learning segment that provides a high-level overview of angling essentials tailored to the age group of the participants. Topics include fish species/anatomy, habitat, diet, understanding fishing gear, tying knots, safety and more. Following that segment, participants will immediately put their newfound knowledge into practice and demonstrate sustainable fishing practices. This event is closed to the public.

2025-2026 License Year Begins
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico
April 1 – 2025-26 license year begins. All 2024-25 licenses are no longer valid.

Migratory Game Bird Rule Development
2025-03-31 18:30 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting regarding proposed revisions to the Migratory Game Bird Rule. Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting in order to provide comments.
March 31, 2025, Albuquerque, 6:30 p.m.

Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Register in advance to attend virtually

The proposed changes to the rule, along with information about how to attend and participate in the virtual component of this meeting will be available on the NMDGF webpage, https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/commission/proposals-under-consideration/
Comments on the proposed changes can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Migratory Game Bird Rule Development, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507; or by email, DGF-Waterfowl@dgf.nm.gov, or in person at the meeting listed above.

Career Day
2025-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico
This event is closed to the public.

Wild Turkey Presentation and Wildlife Capture Techniques
2025-03-27 12:00 - 17:00 | SIPI, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving a wild turkey presentation to wildlife students at SIPI before transitioning to wildlife capture techniques. This event is closed to the public.
N/A. Closed to the public.

ATV safety class
2025-03-27 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.

Wildlife presentation at Roots & Wings
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Taos, NM, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to students at Roots & Wings. This event is closed to the public.
N/A. Closed to the public.

Wildlife presentation at Taos Middle School
2025-03-26 09:00 - 09:45 | Taos, NM, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to students at Taos Middle School. This event is closed to the public.
N/A. Closed to the public.

Wildlife presentation at Taos Day School
2025-03-25 14:00 - 14:45 | Taos, NM, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to students at Taos Day School. This event is closed to the public.
N/A. Closed to the public.

Wildlife presentation at Taos Academy
2025-03-25 09:30 - 10:15 | Taos, NM, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to students at Taos Academy. This event is closed to the public.
N/A. Closed to the public.

2025-2026 Over-the-Counter Licenses Available
2025-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico
March 24 — 2025-26 over-the-counter (OTC) license types, including Game-Hunting Licenses and Game-Hunting and Fishing Licenses, are available online, by telephone, at NMDGF offices and at license vendors.

Hunter Education
2025-03-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Corona NM, 531 Franklin St, Corona, New Mexico, 88318
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, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual by contacting Jennifer Simpson at 575-491-7873 or badjarsangel@gmail.com. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on March 3 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.

ATV safety class
2025-03-22 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.

Trout in the Classroom School Presentation
2025-03-21 10:20 - 12:00 | New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aqua:c Educa:on Program staff will conduct two “Life Stages of Rainbow Trout / New Mexico Trout Species” class presenta:ons for middle school science classes from Monte del Sol Charter School in Santa Fe, NM. The classes par:cipated in the 2024–2025 Trout in the Classroom program. This event is closed to the public.

Casting Skills with Axiom Christian Classical School
2025-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Axiom
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be working on casting skills with students from Axiom Christian Classical School on the school campus, located at 1404 Lead SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. This event is closed to the public.

Barbary Sheep, Bighorn Sheep, Deer, Elk, Ibex, Javelina, Pronghorn and Private-Land-Only Deer Draw Application Deadline
2025-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico
March 19 – Deadline to apply for draw licenses for Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, pronghorn and private-land-only deer in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A. Applications must be completed before 5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

Outdoor Recreation Day at the Roundhouse
2025-03-18 09:00 - 15:00 | New Mexico State Capitol, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Join the Department at the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Day, celebrating New Mexico’s incredible outdoor recreation economy! Visit with dozens of outdoor recreation businesses and organizations, enjoy interactive displays and games and hear directly from youth, entrepreneurs, and outdoor industry leaders during an hour-long press conference from 11 a.m.-noon.

Wildlife presention with Gonzales Community School
2025-03-17 12:20 - 13:05 | Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving a wildlife presentation to Gonzales Community School students. This event is closed to the public.
N/A. Closed to the public.

Hunter Education
2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Timberon Lodge, 1 Bobwhite St, Timberon, New Mexico, 88350
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, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Timberon Mountain Market, 1559 Sacramento Dr., Timberon, NM 88350. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on February 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. and is conducted online through the students 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
2025-03-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 09:00 - 17:00 | American Legion Ortiz and Gallegos Post, 70 bldg. 6 Camino CR, Quintana Pecos, 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, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Pancho’s Gas Station in Pecos. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on February 17th and is conducted online through the students 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 STATE NASP BULLSEYE ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP
2025-03-08, 2025-03-07 | National Archery in the Schools Program – NASP, 3001 Civic Center Circle, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
10- and 15-Meter Bullseye Range – open to NASP-sponsored programs – Youths in grades 4-12.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is an in-school archery program that promotes target and 3-D archery to students in grades 4-12. More information can be found at naspschools.org.

Hunter Education
2025-03-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Forest Service Station, 901 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345
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, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual by contacting Cpl. Joseph Morales at 505-412-0976. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on January 27, at 9 a.m. and is conducted online through the students 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
2025-03-03 09:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Hunter Education
2025-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Rockhound State Park, 9880 Stirrup Rd, Deming, New Mexico, 88030
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, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Rockhound State Park. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on Feb. 10 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.
