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Fishing with Koogler Mid- School
2024-12-13 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Tiger Pond, Aztec, New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with 30 seventh-graders from Koogler Middle School of Aztec at Tiger Pond in Aztec, New Mexico.

Law Enforcement Off-Highway Vehicle/ATV Safe Patrol Operation
2024-12-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Southern NM State Fairgrounds Racetrack
***NOT A PUBLIC CLASS*** The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present a class on ATV safe operation for Law Enforcement. This class was requested by the Sunland Park Police Department. This event is closed to the public.

Southwest New Mexico Collaborative Recreation Workshop
2024-12-10 16:00 - 18:30 | Silver City, Silver City, New Mexico
The Southwest New Mexico Collaborative’s Recreation Workshop No. 2. This event is part of a series focused on aligning and enhancing recreation efforts across the region. Our goal is to bring together diverse stakeholders—including local government, land-management agencies and community organizations—to share ideas, resources, and strategies for shaping the future of recreation in southwest New Mexico. Let’s work together to enhance and manage recreation opportunities in southwest New Mexico!

Free to all!

Hunter Education
2024-12-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 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
2024-12-08 08:30 - 17:30, 2024-12-07 08:30 - 17:30 | Merrion Oil &* gas Corp., 610 Reily Ave, Farmington, 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 Merrion Oil & Gas Corp., 610 Reilly Ave., Farmington, 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 Nov. 18 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.

Atrisco Heritage Archery Classic
2024-12-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Atrisco Heritage Academy, 10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd SW, Albuquerque, 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.

Register at: nasptournaments.org or contact Jason at jason.thomas@aps.edu

Fishing With Rio Grande High School
2024-12-06 12:00 - 14:45, 2024-12-05 09:00 - 11:45 | Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program has re-scheduled its fishing dates with Rio Grande High School to December 5 & 6, 2024. The original fishing dates of November 7 & 8 were canceled due to bad weather. There will be two fishing sessions each day: Session # 1 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM Session # 2 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Fishing With Rio Grande High School
2024-12-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program has re-scheduled its fishing dates with Rio Grande High School to December 4 & 6, 2024. The original fishing dates of November 7 & 8 were canceled due to bad weather. There will be two fishing sessions each day: Session # 1 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM Session # 2 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM

NASP - Basic Archery Instructor Certification Workshop
2024-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 | New Mexico
This workshop is for certification as a Basic Archery Instructor for participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program. The workshop follows a hybrid learning model with both online and in-person instruction. All equipment is provided for training purposes. Register online at www.naspbai.org.

Go to www.naspbai.org to register.

Crane check station
2024-12-01 05:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-30 05:00 - 13:00 | Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area, Bernardo, New Mexico
A crane check station will be open at Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area from 7:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Department staff will arrive on-site no later than 7 a.m. The check station will be located at 34.42667º, -106.826374º. The check station will be set up and taken down by Department staff before and after.

Hunter Education
2024-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Alamo Wellness Center, MM29 Hwy 169, Alamo, 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 by contacting Matthew Guerro at Alamo Health Service, MM29 Hwy 169, Alamo, NM 87825. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

Registration opens on Nov. 12 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.

Community Meeting regarding OHVs
2024-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program will attend a community meeting in conjunction with the Mora County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) at their facility for a question-and-answer (Q&A) session regarding OHV laws and usage due to MCSO receiving an Law Enforcement Overtime grant to enforce violations of the OHV Act.

In Person, or on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9814911502?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 981 491 1502 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Adult quail hunting camp
2024-11-24 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-23 07:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-22 12:00 - 19:00 | City of Rocks State Park, 327 Highway 61, Faywood, New Mexico, 88034
Participants will learn how to identify quail, learn about rules and regulations, receive a hunter safety refresher, practice clay target shooting, quail hunt and field dress quail. Camping will take place at the City of Rocks State Park campground in Faywood and hunting will take place on nearby public land.
* Open to women and men over 18 years of age who have never hunted before.
* Registration opens Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 8 a.m. * Registration closes when full.
* Participant Orientation on Zoom – Monday, November 18, 2024, from 6-6:45 p.m. Attendance is MANDATORY.
* Zoom link will be emailed to successful registrants on Friday, Nov. 15.
* Registration web link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_emki41EWVk6cbTE

Parent/Child Quail Hunting Camp
2024-11-24 06:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-23 06:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-22 00:00 - 19:00 | Armendras Ranch, 8 Upham Road, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, 87901
Participants will learn how to identify quail, learn about rules and regulations, receive a hunter safety refresher, practice clay target shooting, quail hunt and field dress quail. All meals will be provided and each child will attend with one parent. Camping will take place at the Armendaris Ranch in Truth or Consequences and hunting will take place on the ranch.

* Open to children under 18 years of age who have completed Hunter Education and one adult parent who have never hunted before.
* Registration opens Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at 8 a.m.
* Registration closes when full.
* Registration web link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VenWEuu2Bd0pOS

Crane Youth Hunt
2024-11-23 05:00 - 13:00 | Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area, Bernardo, New Mexico
The Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area will be closed to the public on Sat., Nov. 23, until 1 p.m. to ensure public safety during the annual Middle Rio Grande Valley youth crane hunt.

G.E.O. Nature Co-Op at Elephant Butte Reservoir
2024-11-22 09:30 - 13:00 | Elephant Butte Resevoir
A fishing clinic will be held for G.E.O. Nature Co-Op at Elephant Butte Reservoir from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants between 3-16 years old will spend the day at Elephant Butte Reservoir, where they will go through an interactive onboarding segment that provides a high-level overview of angling essentials tailored to the age group of the participants. Topics covered include fish species/anatomy, habitat, diet, understanding fishing gear, tying knots, safety and so on. Following that segment, participants will immediately put their newfound knowledge into practice. This event is closed to the public.

This event is closed to the public. For additional information, contact Matty Gonzales at 505-948-6089 or mathewgonzales@aol.com

Red Mountain Shootout Bullseye & 3-D Archery Tournament
2024-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico
3-D animal targets set at various distances – indoors – open to NASP-sponsored programs – Youths in grades 4-12.
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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.

Register at: nasptournaments.org or contact Michael Hernandez – 575-694-0687

Hunter Education
2024-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Las Cruces Office, 2715 E. Northrise Dr, Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces Game and Fish Office, 2715 E Northrise Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

5th Annual Middle School Leadership 3-D Turkey Challenge & Bullseye Tournament
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | APS Middle School Leadership Program, 3501 6th St. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico
10- and 15-Meter Bullseye Range – open to NASP-sponsored programs – Youths in grades 4-12.
Indoor 3-D Wild Turkey Challenge – 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.
