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UID:10000811-1777712400-1777734000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Bowhunter Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAll 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 by reservation. Participants are responsible for all food and drinks. Youth under the age of 18 must have a parent or adult present during the camp. \nRegistration opens April 7\, 2026\, at 9 a.m. Click here to register. The registration link will also be available by clicking on the Hunter Education Camp tab on the Department’s website. \nAll participants must have a Department Customer Identification Number account and enter this number onto the registration form.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/bowhunter-skills-camp-4/
LOCATION:Manzano Mountains State Park\, Co Rd B062\, Mountainair\, New Mexico\, 87036
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T130000
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CREATED:20251113T230004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T230004Z
UID:10000603-1778313600-1778331600@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:ATV safety class
DESCRIPTION: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. \nATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. \nSpace 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.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/atv-safety-class-22/
LOCATION:Los Lunas River Park\, Los Lunas
CATEGORIES:OHV Classes,OHV Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desi Ortiz":MAILTO:desi.ortiz@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260403T171651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171651Z
UID:10000801-1778313600-1778338800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:GilaFest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for a family-friendly day of outdoor fun\, wildlife experiences and community celebration as we mark two major milestones: The completion of a decade-long renovation of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and the opening of the new Glenwood Allred Wildlife Management Area\, a beautiful destination for birding\, hiking and river access. \nClick here for more information on this event!
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/gilafest-celebration/
LOCATION:Glenwood\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Events,Education Events,Fishing Events,Recreation Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curt Coffman":MAILTO:dgf-wildlifeed@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T160956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160956Z
UID:10000834-1778833800-1778851800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Youth OHV Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Department of Wildlife Off-Highway Vehicle Program will be conducting a youth dirt bike and ATV safety course in the Roswell area. ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. Registration for this event has closed.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/youth-ohv-safety-course/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Roswell Office\, 1615 W. College Blvd\, Roswell\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:OHV Classes,OHV Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent Irving":MAILTO:kent.irving@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260402T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224426Z
UID:10000798-1778846400-1778875200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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. They will also test their marksmanship skills with shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. (click here to register). Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-5/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Caballo Lake State Park\, 10 Palomino Rd.\, Caballo\, NM\, 87931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260402T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224426Z
UID:10000799-1778916600-1778965200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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. They will also test their marksmanship skills with shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. (click here to register). Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-5/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Caballo Lake State Park\, 10 Palomino Rd.\, Caballo\, NM\, 87931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T160157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160157Z
UID:10000831-1778918400-1778950800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Hunter Education
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on May 2 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. \nWhat do I need for class: \n\nObtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Garrison Safety Office on White Sands Missile Range\, Bldg. 124\, Room 303\, WSMR\, NM 88002\, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.\nComplete 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.\nThere 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.\nBring a sack lunch\, snacks and drinks.\n\nSpecial notes: \n\nStudent worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).\nDO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.\nStudents MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.\nStudents 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/hunter-education-125/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Garrison Safety Office\, Bldg. 124 Crozier St.\, WSMR\, NM\, 88002
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Blundell":MAILTO:joshua.p.blundell.civ@army.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T160956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160956Z
UID:10000835-1778920200-1778938200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Youth OHV Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Department of Wildlife Off-Highway Vehicle Program will be conducting a youth dirt bike and ATV safety course in the Roswell area. ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. Registration for this event has closed.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/youth-ohv-safety-course/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Roswell Office\, 1615 W. College Blvd\, Roswell\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:OHV Classes,OHV Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent Irving":MAILTO:kent.irving@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T161640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T161640Z
UID:10000836-1778922000-1778936400@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project — Reel the Gila
DESCRIPTION:A fishing day will be held for Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project at Bill Evans Lake. Families will participate in a getting-started discussion to cover fishing basics and safety. Following this\, participants will assemble their rod and reel\, tie hooks and learn casting techniques. Thereafter\, they will bait their rigs and enjoy a wonderful day practicing catch-and-release or catch-and-keep fishing throughout their session. This event is part of Nuestra Tierra’s commitment to breaking down barriers and ensuring every New Mexican has the knowledge\, mentorship and confidence to access our public lands and waters. \nClick here for more information on free registration.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/nuestra-tierra-conservation-project-reel-the-gila/
LOCATION:Bill Evans Lake
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Fishing Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matty Gonzales":MAILTO:mathewgonzales@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260402T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224426Z
UID:10000800-1779003000-1779022800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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. They will also test their marksmanship skills with shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. (click here to register). Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-5/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Caballo Lake State Park\, 10 Palomino Rd.\, Caballo\, NM\, 87931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T160157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160157Z
UID:10000832-1779004800-1779037200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Hunter Education
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on May 2 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. \nWhat do I need for class: \n\nObtain a copy of the hunter education student manual by picking up a hard copy at the Garrison Safety Office on White Sands Missile Range\, Bldg. 124\, Room 303\, WSMR\, NM 88002\, or download a free electronic manual from www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/.\nComplete 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.\nThere 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.\nBring a sack lunch\, snacks and drinks.\n\nSpecial notes: \n\nStudent worksheets must be 100% complete prior to class or students will not be allowed to participate in the course (no exceptions).\nDO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the course. Firearms are provided.\nStudents MUST attend all course sessions. Students arriving late will not be permitted into class.\nStudents 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during class.\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/hunter-education-125/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Garrison Safety Office\, Bldg. 124 Crozier St.\, WSMR\, NM\, 88002
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Blundell":MAILTO:joshua.p.blundell.civ@army.mil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20250930T161909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T215552Z
UID:10000534-1779235200-1779321599@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/bush-memorial-shooting-range-is-closed-for-maintenance/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range\, Clayton\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Recreation Events,Shooting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cody Johnston":MAILTO:cody.johnston@dgf.nm.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260121T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151533Z
UID:10000697-1779958800-1779987600@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:State Game Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet Thursday\, May 28\, at 9 a.m. at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology\, Fidel Student Union Building\, 801 Leroy Pl.\, Socorro\, NM 87801. The full agenda\, and other information\, will be available on the Department of Wildlife website.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/state-game-commission-meeting-3/
LOCATION:New Mexico Tech Fidel Student Union Building\, 801 Leroy Pl.\, Socorro\, NM\, 87801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commission Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160628Z
UID:10000833-1780041600-1780228800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Family Crappie Fishing Camp
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Department of Wildlife\, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures\, will host a Family Crappie Fishing Camp at Navajo Lake State Park on May 29-31\, 2026. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses\, tent or wheeled camper\, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience\, but who have never fished for crappie. \nRegistration will open at 8 a.m. Monday\, May 11\, 2026. 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. Click here to register.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/family-crappie-fishing-camp/
LOCATION:Navajo Lake State Park\, 1448 NM-511\, Navajo Dam\, NM\, 87419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Fishing Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Amaro":MAILTO:jason_amaro@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260325T214824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T214824Z
UID:10000795-1781344800-1781359200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Turkey Education at NWTF Women in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Department staff will be going over wild turkeys with female participants at the NWTF Women in the Outdoors event\, and also staying to judge their turkey-calling contest. \nContact Helen Butt at 575-649-9452 for registration and more information.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/turkey-education-at-nwtf-women-in-the-outdoors/
LOCATION:Cloudcroft\, Cloudcroft\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20250930T161909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T215552Z
UID:10000535-1781654400-1781740799@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/bush-memorial-shooting-range-is-closed-for-maintenance/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range\, Clayton\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Recreation Events,Shooting Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/title-background-le.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cody Johnston":MAILTO:cody.johnston@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260121T160324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211757Z
UID:10000682-1781683200-1781715600@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Draw application opens for special oryx and pronghorn military hunts
DESCRIPTION:The draw application period for three special military and veteran hunts will open June 17 at 10 a.m.: \n\nOryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range\nPronghorn hunts for resident Purple Heart recipients on Melrose Air Force Base\nPronghorn hunts for New Mexico active-duty military on Melrose Air Force Base\n\nYou may apply online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us\, by telephone at 888-248-6866\, or in person at any New Mexico Department of Wildlife office. The application deadline is July 15 at 5 p.m. MDT. All applicants\, except resident Disabled Veteran cardholders for oryx\, must submit supporting documentation prior to the application deadline. Proof of eligibility may be sent by email to special.hunts@dgf.nm.gov or by postal mail (must be received by the Department by July 15) to: \nNew Mexico Department of Wildlife\nAttn: Special Hunts\n1 Wildlife Way\nSanta Fe\, NM 87507
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/draw-application-opens-for-special-oryx-and-pronghorn-military-hunts/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Santa Fe Office\, 1 Wildlife Way\,\, Santa Fe\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Hunting Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T175141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T175141Z
UID:10000837-1782316800-1782334800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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 they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifles and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens May 6 — click here to register. Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-6/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Vermejo Park Ranch\, Raton\, NM
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T175141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T175141Z
UID:10000838-1782374400-1782421200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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 they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifles and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens May 6 — click here to register. Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-6/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Vermejo Park Ranch\, Raton\, NM
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260121T211028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211028Z
UID:10000698-1782378000-1782406800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:State Game Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet Thursday\, June 25\, at 9 a.m. at Eastern New Mexico University\, 1500 S. Avenue K\, Portales\, NM 88130. The full agenda\, and other information\, will be available on the Department of Wildlife website.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/state-game-commission-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Eastern New Mexico University\, 1500 S. Avenue K\, Portales\, NM\, 88130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commission Meetings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20251219T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T204209Z
UID:10000639-1782392400-1782396000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Wildlife presentation at Bosque Farms Library
DESCRIPTION:Department staff will be giving a short presentation about wildlife at the Bosque Farms Public Library using wildlife specimens along with pictures and calls. This is for their summer reading program. \n  \n 
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/wildlife-presentation-at-bosque-farms-library/
LOCATION:Bosque Farms\, Bosque Farms\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sabrina Edwards":MAILTO:s.edwards@bosquefarmsnm.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T175141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T175141Z
UID:10000839-1782460800-1782475200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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 they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifles and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens May 6 — click here to register. Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-6/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Vermejo Park Ranch\, Raton\, NM
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20250930T162542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T215541Z
UID:10000590-1782892800-1782925200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range will be closed
DESCRIPTION:Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range will be closed for maintenance.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/tres-piedras-primitive-shooting-range-will-be-closed-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range
CATEGORIES:Recreation Events,Shooting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cody Johnston":MAILTO:cody.johnston@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260121T161431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161431Z
UID:10000683-1782892800-1782925200@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:OTC private-land\, duck stamp\, pigeon and Sandhill crane permits available
DESCRIPTION:Private-land deer\, private-land pronghorn\, private-land Barbary sheep\, fall turkey\, javelina\, the federal duck stamp and free bandtail pigeon and Sandhill crane permits will be available over-the-counter beginning July 1. These can be purchased online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us\, by telephone at 888-248-6866\, at New Mexico Department of Wildlife offices and at license vendors across the state.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/otc-private-land-duck-stamp-pigeon-and-sandhill-crane-permits-available/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Santa Fe Office\, 1 Wildlife Way\,\, Santa Fe\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Hunting Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20250930T161909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T215552Z
UID:10000536-1784073600-1784159999@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/bush-memorial-shooting-range-is-closed-for-maintenance/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range\, Clayton\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Recreation Events,Shooting Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/title-background-le.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cody Johnston":MAILTO:cody.johnston@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260121T161832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161909Z
UID:10000684-1784102400-1784134800@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Deadline for special military/veteran hunt applications
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the following hunts is at 5 p.m. MDT on July 15: \n\nOryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range\nPronghorn hunts for resident Purple Heart recipients on Melrose Air Force Base\nPronghorn hunts for resident Purple Heart recipients on Melrose Air Force Base\n\nYou may apply online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us\, by telephone at 888-248-6866\, or in person at any New Mexico Department of Wildlife office. All applicants\, except resident Disabled Veteran cardholders for oryx\, must submit supporting documentation prior to the application deadline. Proof of eligibility may be sent by email to special.hunts@dgf.nm.gov or by postal mail (must be received by the Department by July 15) to: \nNew Mexico Department of Wildlife\nAttn: Special Hunts\n1 Wildlife Way\nSanta Fe\, NM 87507
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/deadline-for-special-military-veteran-hunt-applications/
LOCATION:Department of Game and Fish Santa Fe Office\, 1 Wildlife Way\,\, Santa Fe\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Hunting Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260121T162215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162215Z
UID:10000685-1784102400-1786554000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Draw application opens for pheasant\, Sandhill crane permits
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will begin accepting applications for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits beginning July 16 at 10 a.m. \nApplications can be made through your online account or by phone at 888-248-6866. The application deadline for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits is Wednesday\, Aug. 12\, at 5 p.m.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/draw-application-opens-for-pheasant-sandhill-crane-permits/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Hunting Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T175451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T180457Z
UID:10000841-1784304000-1784322000@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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 they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifle and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens June 3 — click here to register. Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-serve basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-7/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Navajo\, Navajo\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T175451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T180457Z
UID:10000842-1784361600-1784408400@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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 they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifle and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens June 3 — click here to register. Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-serve basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-7/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Navajo\, Navajo\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T041150
CREATED:20260430T175451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T180457Z
UID:10000843-1784448000-1784462400@wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free\, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. \nParticipants 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 they will test their marksmanship skills with bows and arrows\, .22 rifle and shotguns. All equipment will be provided. \nRegistration opens June 3 — click here to register. Slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-serve basis. To qualify for the camp\, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the Department and complete the required homework before attending.
URL:https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/event/advanced-hunter-education-skills-camp-7/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Navajo\, Navajo\, New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Hunting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Education":MAILTO:dgf-he@dgf.nm.gov
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR