Hunting Calendar

Welcome to our hunting calendar, posting the year’s events, deadlines, and important date announcements from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

For specific calendar dates and information by species, please reference the latest NM Hunting Rules & Info booklet found in publications. The full department-wide calendar can be found under Home → NMDGF Calendar.

Small Game Hunting Camp

September 26 - September 28

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a beginner family Small Game Hunting Camp, at El Caso Forest Service campground, near Quemado Lake, on September 26-28, 2025. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their [...]

Small Game Hunting Camp.

September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures, will host a beginner family Small Game Hunting Camp at El Caso Forest Service campground, near Quemado Lake, on Sept. 26-28, 2025. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their [...]

Small Game Hunting Camp.

September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures, will host a beginner family Small Game Hunting Camp at El Caso Forest Service campground, near Quemado Lake, on Sept. 26-28, 2025. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their [...]

Small Game Hunting Camp.

September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures, will host a beginner family Small Game Hunting Camp at El Caso Forest Service campground, near Quemado Lake, on Sept. 26-28, 2025. Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their [...]

Hunter Education

October 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 [...]

  • Sep
    26
    Elk Background

    Small Game Hunting Camp

    September 26 - September 28

    The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures

  • Sep
    26

    Small Game Hunting Camp.

    September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures,

  • Sep
    27

    Small Game Hunting Camp.

    September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures,

  • Sep
    28

    Small Game Hunting Camp.

    September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures,

  • Oct
    4
    Elk Background

    Hunter Education

    October 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet