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.

Bowhunter Skills Camp

May 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This camp is for participants of any age who is interested in learning more about the basics of archery and bow hunting. Participants will learn archery basics and safety, how to choose equipment, proper shot placement while hunting, outdoor preparedness and more! All archery equipment will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their [...]

Assisting with turkey hunting and biology talk at Women in the Outdoors Event (NWTF)

June 20

Department staff will be assisting with a presentation on wild turkey hunting and biology. Please contact Helen Butt in refernce to registering for this event.

Assisting with turkey hunting and biology talk at Women in the Outdoors Event (NWTF)

June 21

Department staff will be assisting with a presentation on wild turkey hunting and biology. Please contact Helen Butt in refernce to registering for this event.

Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp

June 27 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. Participants 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 [...]

Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp

June 28 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. Participants 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 [...]