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Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range will be closed
2026-04-01 | Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range
Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range will be closed for maintenance.

2026-2027 License Year Begins
2026-04-01 00:00 (America/Denver) | NM
The 2026-2027 license year begins April 1. All 2025-2026 licenses will no longer be valid.

Basic Fishing Instruction with Henry "Kiki" Saavedra Community Center
2026-03-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department volunteers will be instructing a group from the ages of 5-14 on the basics of casting and fishing. Topics to be covered will be an introduction to rod and reel assembly, casting and fishing with an emphasis on safety. We may also spend some time learning a knot and discussing New Mexico sportfishing. This event is closed to the public.

Hunter Education Instructor Training
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
This workshop is required to become a certified hunter education instructor and will certify you to teach both the Traditional and the Field Day Hunter Education student courses.
This workshop will also provide the New Mexico Hunter Education certification to new instructors who need a required New Mexico hunter education number.
To register:

If you don’t already have one, create a Customer Identification Number (CIN) account with the Department.
For new volunteers, please email Storm Usrey for the appropriate onboarding paperwork at StormW.Usrey@dgf.nm.gov.
Once the application is approved or you are a current volunteer, sign up through your CIN account.

ATV safety class
2026-03-28 08:00 - 13:00 | 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 Jal Elementary
2026-03-27 08:30 - 12:30 | Jal Lake State Park, 221A Whitworth Dr., Jal, NM, 88252, United States
Department staff will be conducting a fishing clinic for Jal Elementary Pre-K students and their parents at Jal Lake State Park. Participants will listen to a fishing safety and onboarding discussion. Following this, participants will learn how to assemble their rod and reel, tie and bait their hooks and enjoy a day of catch-and-release fishing. This event is closed to the public.

OTC license sales begin
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Santa Fe Office, 1 Wildlife Way,, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2026-2027 over-the-counter (OTC) license types, including Game-Hunting Licenses and Game-Hunting & Fishing Licenses, are available 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.

Fishing with Texico Elementary
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-26 | Oasis State Park
Department volunteers will be going over rod assembly, knot-tying, casting, fishing ettiquette, hook and water safety, bails, flies and fishing with 42 third-graders from two classes at Texico Elementary. This will be a two-part lesson. Part 1 on March 25 will consist of knot-tying and casting with the Backyard Bass kit at the school. Part 2 on March 26 will be a fishing day at Oasis Lake State Park. This event is closed to the public.

Adult Women's Beginner Shotgun Class
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Clovis Wing Shooting Center, 726 County Rd 17, Clovis, New Mexico
This free shotgun shooting class is open to adult women. Learn the basics of shotguns and their operations, along with live shooting at clays in the afternoon. If you are new to shooting a shotgun or would like a little more instruction from certified shotgun instructors, this is your opportunity. All equipment and ammunition will be provided at no cost for your use.
Click here to register. Please note the class is limited in size; once you register, you will be contacted if there are spaces available.

Trout in the Classroom - Fishing Day
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | NM
Students, teachers and parents involved in the Bosque Chapter Trout Unlimited Trout in the Classroom program are invited to attend a free fishing day at Tingley Beach on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rods, bait and fishing instruction will be provided by the New Mexico Department of Wildlife. This event is closed to the public.

State Game Commission Meeting
2026-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet Friday, March 20, at 9 a.m. at the New Mexico Department of Wildlife Northwest Area Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. The full agenda, and other information, will be available on the Department of Wildlife website.

Draw application deadline
2026-03-18 17:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
March 18 is the deadline to apply for draw licenses for Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, pronghorn, oryx 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). Visit https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us, call 888-248-6866, or visit a Department office to apply.

Late harvest report deadline
2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | NM
March 18 is the deadline to submit late 2025-2026 harvest reports for deer, elk, pronghorn and turkey. All 2025-2026 license holders must report to be eligible for 2026-2027 draw licenses. Reports can be submitted online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us or by telephone at 888-248-6866. Failure to report for these species by this date will result in rejection of all draw applications. An $8 late fee applies after Feb. 15, 2026. Remember to keep your confirmation number.

Bush Memorial Shooting Range is closed for maintenance
2026-03-18 | Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range, Clayton, New Mexico

Hunter Education
2026-03-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Peñasco Community Center, 14136 NM-75, Peñasco, NM, 87553, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 28 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 Peñasco Community Center, 14136 NM-75, Peñasco, NM 87553, 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.

Adult Turkey Hunting Workshop
2026-03-15 08:30 - 14:00 | Department of Game and Fish Albuquerque Office, 7816 Alamo Rd NW, Albuquerque
Participants will learn turkey biology and identification (subspecies and gender), how to call, shot placement and hunting safety, outdoor survival, rules and regulations, decoys and field dressing.
Registration Details:

Open to women and men over 18 years of age who have never hunted turkeys before.
Registration opens Monday, March 2, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Registration closes when full.
Click here to register.

Hunter Education — Field Day Course
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Cliff Schools, 622 NM-211, Gila, NM, 88038, United States
Registration opens on Feb. 28 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 Cliff School, 622 NM-211, Gila, NM 88038, 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
2026-03-08 09:00 - 18:00, 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.

Hunter Education
2026-03-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 17:00 | 516 Maxwell Ave., 516 Maxwell Ave., Springer, NM, 87747, 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 Luna Community College, 366 Luna Dr., 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
2026-03-08 09:00 - 17:00 | USFS Sandia Ranger Station, 11776 NM 337, Tijeras, NM, 87059, 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 New Mexico Department of Wildlife Northwest Area Office, 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or the USFS Sandia Ranger Station, 11776 NM 337, Tijeras, NM 87059, 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.

Fishing with New Mexico Job Challenge Academy (Juan Ayala)
2026-03-08 09:00 - 13:30 | Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Department will be going over rod assembly, knot-tying, casting, fishing etiquette, hook and water safety, baits, flies and fishing with 19 participants from the age of 16-19 from the New Mexico Job Academy at Tingley Beach. This event is closed to the public.

Hunter Education
2026-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Sacramento Forest Service Ranger Station, 4 Lost Lodge Rd., Cloudcroft, NM, 88317, 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 USFS Sacramento Ranger Office, 4 Lost Lodge Rd., Cloudcroft, NM 88317, 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
2026-03-08 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
2026-03-08 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
2026-03-08 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
2026-03-08 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.

Clovis Beginner Shotgun Class
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Clovis Wing Shooting Center, 726 County Rd 17, Clovis, New Mexico
This free shotgun shooting class is open to participants age 12 and older. Learn the basics of shotguns and their operations, along with live shooting at clays in the afternoon. If you are new to shooting a shotgun or would like a little more instruction from certified shotgun instructors, this is your opportunity.
Click here to register. Please note that the class is limited in size; once you register, you will be contacted if there are spaces available.
