New Mexico Offers Hunter Education Certification Workshop

Albuquerque Game and Fish Office to host all-day training on March 28, 2026

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:04am

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The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting a one-day workshop on March 28, 2026 at their Albuquerque office to certify new hunter education instructors. The workshop will provide the required certification to teach both the Traditional and Field Day Hunter Education student courses, as well as issue the necessary New Mexico hunter education number for new volunteers.

Why it matters

Proper hunter education is crucial for ensuring safe and responsible hunting practices in New Mexico. This workshop helps expand the pool of certified instructors to teach the next generation of hunters the skills and knowledge they need.

The details

The all-day workshop runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Albuquerque Game and Fish Office. New volunteers will need to create a Customer Identification Account (CIN) with the Department and submit the appropriate onboarding paperwork before signing up through their CIN account. Current volunteers can also sign up through their CIN account.

  • The workshop will take place on March 28, 2026.

The players

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

The state agency responsible for managing and protecting New Mexico's wildlife and natural resources.

Storm Usery

The contact person for new volunteers to submit onboarding paperwork.

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What’s next

New volunteers must create a CIN account and submit onboarding paperwork, while current volunteers can sign up directly through their CIN account.

The takeaway

This workshop is a key opportunity for New Mexicans interested in becoming certified hunter education instructors, helping to ensure the state's hunting traditions are passed down safely and responsibly.