Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Doug Burt via HAHWG solicitation
2014‐15 New to Hunting Listing Annual Hunt Regulations
Doug Burt via HAHWG solicitation
2014
(new) June – July: Outdoor Skills Summer Adventure Camps
Info: Multiple 5‐day, day and overnight camps for 4‐6th graders, and 6‐8th graders: activities include
kayaking, archery, air guns; travel camps includes camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife observation, survival
skills, slingshots, swimming, team competitions and more. Fee required.
Dates: June 9‐13, 16‐20, and 23‐27; July 7‐11 and 14‐18
Location: Phoenix, Christopher Creek, & Flagstaff
Hosted by: Arizona Outdoor Experience, LLC.
Register & info: Kent Younger, younger@azoutdoorexperience.com, http://www.azoutdoorexperience.com
June – July: Youth Target Shooting Day Camps
2‐day and 4‐day, day camps co‐ed for kids ages 8‐18, basic skills and lessons in archery, pistol, 3‐position
rifle, shotgun, safety, marksmanship and more. Equipment is provided. Fee required.
Dates: June 17‐18, 19‐20, and 25‐18; July 1‐3, 8‐9, and 15‐16
Location: Tempe, CAASES/Shoot Right Education & Training Center
Hosted by: Shoot Right
Register: Rob Potter, (602) 288‐5324, info@shootrightaz.org
(new) June 6: Fishing For Smiles
Free fishing event for kids ages 5‐16; lunch, drinks, games, and prizes; some fishing poles available.
Location: Kingman area, Dunton Pond
Hosted by: Mohave Sportsman Club, Kingman Elk’s Lodge #468
Register: Don Martin (928) 681‐4867, info@arizonawildlifeoutfitters.com
June 28: Stan Greer Memorial Shoot 'N' Shindig
Youth up to age 16 learn to shoot .22 rifles, 3D archery and other activities. Rifles, ammunition, safety
equipment, and a pot luck lunch provided; raffles and prizes.
Location: Sierra Vista, Sierra Vista Shooting Range
Hosted by: Huachuca White‐Tail Club
Register by June 23: Chris Sterner, (520) 227‐2140, sterner12345@msn.com; Tom Green, (520) 255‐
1652, tmgreen_1@hotmail.com
July 18‐20: Bowhunter Happening
Fun for all ages and skill levels; eight fun archery courses, novelties, unlimited shooting, door prizes,
raffles and vendors.
Location: Flagstaff, Mormon Lake
Hosted by: Arizona Bowhunters Association
Information: http://www.arizonabowhunters.org
(new) Aug. 15‐17: Junior Predator Hunting Camp
Beginners can learn about calling, hunting, and the life history of predators and furbearers, other
outdoor skills activities, food provided.
Location: Mogollon Rim, Vincent Ranch, Unit 4A
Hosted by: Phoenix Varmint Callers, Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Arizona Game and Fish, Rocky Mountain
Elk Foundation, Arizona Elk Society
Register: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, http://www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
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Sept. 5‐7: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Women 18 and up can learn about fishing, camping, hunting, gun safety, Dutch‐oven cooking, map and
compass reading and more. Fee required.
Location: Prescott, Friendly Pines Camp
Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation
Register: awf@azwildlife.org, (480) 644‐0077
Sept. 7‐8: Robbins Butte Junior’s Dove Hunt
Dove hunting just for kids at a Game and Fish wildlife area managed for migratory birds, breakfast
provided.
Location: Buckeye, Robbins Butte Wildlife Area
Hosted by: Game and Fish, Chandler Rod and Gun Club
Information: http://www.azgfd.gov/dove
Sept. 10 & 13: CJ Biller Memorial Beginner’s Dove Hunt
Classroom training (9/10) on hunting doves, shotguns, safety and clay target shooting, followed by live
dove hunt (9/13). Space is limited.
Location: Mesa, Usery Mountain Shooting Range, Arizona Game and Fish Mesa
Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, CJ Biller Family, Arizona Outdoor Sports, Game and Fish
Register: http://www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
Missing ‐ Sept. Trappers Camp
Oct. 3‐5: Unit 1 Squirrel Camp
Learn about hunting squirrels for beginners, other outdoor skills activities, food provided.
Location: Pinetop/Lakeside, Los Burros Campground, Unit 1
Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Arizona Elk Society
Register: Arizona Game and Fish Pinetop, (928) 367‐4281
Oct. 3‐5: Outdoors Skill Camp
Learn how to camp, discover nature and wildlife, fish, and hunt, and more.
Location: Payson area, Sharp Creek Campground
Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, Red Bear Outfitters, Safari Club International, Mogollon Sportsmen
Association
Register: Henry Apfel, (480) 639‐9994, hapfel@azgfd.gov
(new – was ADA) Oct. 10‐13: Passing Time Outdoors Junior Deer Camp
Deer hunting information and guidance, biology and habits, food, and campfire.
Location: Cordes Lakes area, Unit 21, 20B
Hosted by: Passing Time Outdoors
Information: Scott Streich, (623) 208‐0778, azace@cox.net, Sonja Streich, (602) 405‐0031
Missing – ADA Jr. Deer – might be unit 23
Oct. 9‐12: Kaibab Deer Junior’s Base Camp
Kaibab deer hunting information and assistance, biology and habits, some food, campfire.
Location: North Rim Grand Canyon, Unit 12A, SR22 & FR429
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Hosted by: Buckskin Chapter Arizona Deer Association
Information: Rich Leightner, releightner@thebigpond.com, (928) 645‐9669
Oct. 9‐12: MDF Punkin Center Jr. Deer Hunt Camp
Deer hunting tips, biology and habits, food, hospitality, drawings, gifts, family welcome.
Location: Roosevelt Lake area, Unit 22, 23
Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation, TheArizona‐Hunter.com, Quail Forever
Information: Terry Herndon, therndon@muledeer.org, (623) 696‐5579
Oct. 9‐12: AES Juniors Elk Hunter’s Camp
Thursday offers free dinner, tips on finding elk, meat care, safety, prizes and more. Support for game
locating, retrieval and more offered throughout the weekend.
Location: Happy Jack Lodge, Unit 6A
Hosted by: Arizona Elk Society
Information: http://www.arizonaelksociety.org, (602) 492‐5319
Oct. 9‐12: RMEF 6A Junior Elk Hunter Information Camp
Thursday p.m. activities include a seminar on elk, hunting tips, game care, a raffle, and dinner. Snacks,
drinks and guidance offered Friday‐Sunday a.m.
Location: Mormon Lake, St. Joesph’s Youth Camp, Unit 6A
Hosted by: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Information: Clair Harris, clair‐linda@q.com
Oct. 9‐12: YOU Juniors Elk Camp
Guidance on hunting elk, camping, other outdoor activities, elk retrieval, field dressing assistance, and
food provided.
Location: White Mountains, Sheep Corral in the Greens Peak area, Units 1 & 2C
Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Arizona Elk Society, Arizona
Game and Fish
Register: http://www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
Oct. 17‐19: Youth Shooting Clinic and Small Game Hunting Camp
Learn to hunt from experienced hunters, shooting instruction, seminars, camping, food.
Location: Yuma area
Hosted by: Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club, Southwest Arizona HPC, Arizona Game and Fish
Information: Arizona Game and Fish, Chris Bedinger, CBedinger@azgfd.gov
Nov. 20‐23: AZSCI Junior’s Deer Hunt Camp
Deer hunting tips and tactics for the area from experienced hunters, centralized group camping area,
some food provided.
Location: SW of Tucson, Units 36A & 36B
Hosted by: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International
Information: Bobby Boido, azsci@yahoo.com, (520) 490‐8367
Nov. 20‐23: MDF Unit 42 Junior Deer Hunter’s Camp
Free camp to assist with basics of deer hunting in the area, other outdoor activities, and more.
Location: Wickenburg, Unit 42 Vulture Peak Road
Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Foundation, Arizona Game and Fish
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Information: Terry Herndon, therndon@muledeer.org; or Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd.gov
(new) Nov. 20‐23: MDF Unit 18B Junior Deer Hunter’s Camp
Free camp to assist with basics of deer hunting in the area, other outdoor activities, and more.
Location: Wickenburg, Unit 42 Vulture Peak Road
Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Foundation Kingman Chapter
Information: Terry Herndon, therndon@muledeer.org
Missing – YOU Jr. Deer – was 20c will move locations
Dec. 6‐7: Picketpost Small Game Hunting Camp
Geared toward new and novice hunters. Includes instruction and mentoring on small game hunting
(dove, quail, rabbits, coyotes) and shooting techniques. Food and firearms are provided.
Location: Superior area, Picketpost Mountain, Unit 37B
Hosted by: Red Bear Outfitters, Phoenix Chapter Safari Club International, Youth Outdoors Unlimited,
Arizona Outdoor Sports, Arizona Game and Fish
Register: http://www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
(new) Dec. 12‐14: Cibola Junior’s Waterfowl Camp
Learn duck hunting, calling, decoy setups from experts, other outdoor skills activities, food provided.
Location: Yuma, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Hosted by: Arizona Outdoor Sports, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Arizona Game and Fish
Register: Courtney Shanley (928) 342‐0091, getoutsideaz@gmail.com
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2015
Jan. 2‐4, 2015: Pintail Slough Junior Waterfowl Camp
Introductory event for families and new hunters, activities include waterfowl hunting for juniors;
shotgun shooting and safety; 3D archery and more.
Location: Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish
Register: bmauer@azgfd.gov
Jan. 17, 2015: Wickenburg Youth Target Shooting Event
No cost, no equipment, and no registration required. Kids ages 8 to 18 can practice shooting archery,
shotgun, air rifles, and .22 cal. rifles with friendly, knowledgeable instructors. Other wildlife and
informational displays for old and young to enjoy!
Location: at the Wickenburg Sportsman’s Club, 1385 Constellation Road, Wickenburg AZ.
Hosted by the Wickenburg Sportsman’s Club, Mule Deer Foundation, Arizona Game and Fish
Contact: Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd.gov
(new) Jan. 16‐18, 2015: SFL Archery Javelina Hunt
Young archers and their parents will be mentored on bowhunting for javelina, group campsite, and
more.
Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Unit 20B / 26M
Hosted by: Shoot for Life Archery Club
Register: Joe Darago, http://www.sflarizona.org, joedarago@me.com
Jan. 22‐25, 2015: Beginners Small Game & Junior Javelina Camp
Camp with other hunters and Wildlife Managers to learn tips on where and how to hunt quail,
jackrabbits (all ages) and predators, as well as javelina for youth with 37B tags, some meals provided.
Location: Florence area, Unit 37B
Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, Red Bear Outfitters, Arizona Elk Society, OHV Ambassadors
Information: John McGehee, JMcgehee@azgfd.gov, (520) 628‐5376
Jan. 22‐25, 2015: YOU 20C Junior’s Javelina Camp
Learn to locate and hunt javelina, other outdoor activities, campout, and food provided.
Location: Hillside, Unit 20C
Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited
Information: http://www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
Jan. 23‐25, 2015: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Women 18 and up can learn about hunting, fishing, archery, Dutch‐oven cooking, kayaking and more.
Fee required.
Location: Mesa, Saguaro Lake Ranch
Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation
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Register: awf@azwildlife.org or call 480‐644‐0077
Feb. 12‐15, 2015: Women’s Javelina HAM Hunt Camp
For women new to hunting who want to learn how to hunt javelina. Food, gear, and experienced
mentors are provided for novice hunters.
Location: S.W. Tucson area, Units 36A/B/C
Hosted by: Coueswhitetail.com, Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International, Team Young Gunz
Register: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/womens_javelina_hunt_2015.htm, Amanda Moors (928) 200‐0544,
amanda@coueswhitetail.com
March 6‐8, 2015: Junior’s Jackrabbit Kamp
Learn to hunt jackrabbits and other outdoor skills, hunter education req’d, space is limited to beginners,
food provided.
Location: Tucson area, Three Points
Hosted by: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International, Arizona Game and Fish
Register: Karen Klima KKlima@azgfd.gov, (520) 975‐6490
April 16‐19, 2015: Marvin Robbins Junior’s Spring Turkey Hunting Camp
Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping, and
food.
Location: Happy Jack area, V bar V Ranch, Units 6A, 5A, 5B
Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, Outdoor Experience 4 All, Arizona Bowhunters Association,
Xtreme Predator Callers, Arizona Game and Fish
Register: Tim Denny, longbeardsaz@gmail.com
April 16‐19, 2015: Marvin Robbins Junior’s Spring Turkey Hunting Camp
Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping and
food.
Locations: Payson area, Colcord Ridge Campground, Units 23, 4A, 4B, 3C
Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona Elk Society, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Arizona Game
and Fish
Register: Rich Williams, azgobbler60@gmail.com
April 16‐19, 2015: Wallow Fire Turkey Science and Hunting Camp
Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, wildfire and wildlife sciences, seminars,
outdoor skill activities, camping, and food.
Location: White Mountains area, Unit 1, 27
Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona Elk Society, Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation, Arizona Game and Fish
Register: http://www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
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