2012 Season Hunting Events

MONTHLY
Novice Predator Hunter Orientation
• Learn to hunt coyotes, foxes, and bobcats.
Novices matched with a hunting mentor at this club meeting.
• Second Thursday of each month through 2012
• Location: Mesa
• Hosted by: Arizona Predator Callers
• Register: www.azpredatorcallers.com, sfrancom@cox.net

MAY 2012

May 19-20: Flagstaff Archers 3D Shoot
• 45 target 3D course, with novelties, and a dedicated kids and beginners course, some beginning equipment available. View event flyer
• Location: Flagstaff area, Willard Springs; exit on I-17, 12 miles south of Flagstaff
• Hosted by: Flagstaff Archers
• Register: Martin Martin, (928) 853-2298, www.flagstaffarchers.com

May 19-20: Junior's Predator Hunt & Fishing Camp
• Learn to call coyotes and other predators; and how to fly fish, free event, food and raffle prizes.
• Location: Flagstaff area, Kinnikinick Lake
• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited
• Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com

JUNE 2012

June 2: J.A.K.E.S. Day
• Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship is for kids up to age 17 and teaches the beginning skills of target shooting, and how to call and hunt wild turkeys. Lunch and free JAKE membership included.
• Location: Fort Huachuca, Sportsman’s Center
• Host: Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation
• Register: Wayne (520) 678-9827, Tom (520) 456-4770, or www.nwtfhuagoulds.org

June 9: Fishing for Smiles
• Kids annual fishing event, family activities,
prizes, outdoor exhibitors, and more.
• Location: Kingman
• Hosted by: Kingman Elks Lodge No. 468, Mohave Sportsman Club
• Register: Don Martin, awoguide@citlink.net, or (928) 681-4867

June 27-30: Junior Gun Safety, Marksmanship Day Camp
• Learn about air guns, marksmanship, safety and shot placement for hunting, followed by a 3-position tournament.
• Location: Tempe American Legion Post
• Hosted by: Shoot Right
• Register: Rob Potter, info@shootrightaz.org, $125 fee

June 29–July 1: Sunrise Archery 3D Shootout
• Test your archery shooting skills at this popular fun shoot and competition in the cool pines.
• Location: Sunrise Park Resort
• Hosted by: Sunrise Park Resort
• Register: www.sunriseskiparkaz.com

JULY 2012

July 20-22: Bowhunter Happening
• 10, 15-target 3D target fun courses, a dedicated kids and beginners course. Great campout and family event.
• Location: Mormon Lake
• Hosted by: Arizona Bowhunters Association
• Register: www.arizonabowhunters.org

AUGUST 2012

Aug. 10-12: Junior Predator Hunting Camp
• Learn to call and hunt coyotes and other predators.
• Location: Mogollon Rim area, Vincent Ranch
• Hosted by: Game and Fish R1
• Register: coming soon.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sept. 1-2: 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: www.azgfd.gov/dove

Sept. 6 & 8: Beginner’s Dove Hunt and Training
• Classroom instruction about hunting doves, shotguns, firearm safety, followed by a real dove hunt on Saturday.
• Location: Mesa, Game and Fish regional office
• Hosted by: Game and Fish, Youth Outdoors Unlimited
• Register: Dave Carson, dcarson@azgfd.gov

Sept. 7-9: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
• National program for women to learn about activities like rappelling, hiking, camping, fishing and more.
• Location: Prescott, Friendly Pines Camp
• Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation, Game and Fish
• Register: www.azwildlife.org, $245 fee

Sept. 22-23: Trapper’s Fall Rendezvous
• See how trappers lived in 1850, predator calling, fur sale preparation, certified trappers course taught, food.
• Location: Payson
• Hosted by: Southwest Fur Harvesters
• Information: www.southwestfurharvesters.com, Scott Corporon (623) 695-5887

OCTOBER 2012

Oct. 5-7: Unit 1 Squirrel Camp
• Learn about hunting tree squirrels for beginners, other outdoor skills activities, food provided.
• Location: Pinetop/Lakeside, Los Burros Campground, Unit 1
• Hosted by: Game and Fish, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Arizona Elk Society
• Register: Game and Fish Pinetop office, (928) 367-4281

Oct. 5-7: Outdoors Skill Camp
• Lean how to camp, fish, hunt, and discover nature and wildlife, limited to 50 participants.
• Location: Payson area, Sharp Creek Campground
• Hosted by: Game and Fish, Safari Club International, Red Bear Outfitters, Mogollon Sportsmen Association
• Register: Henry Apfel (480) 639-9994, hapfel@azgfd.gov

Oct. 6: Youth Predator Calling and Hunt
• Learn how to call and hunt predators, coyotes, foxes, bobcats from experienced hunters, lunch provided.
• Location: Tucson area
• Hosted by: Southern Arizona Wildlife Callers
• Register: www.soazwildlifecallers.org, jlsazwc@gmail.com, or (520) 490-1374

Oct. 11-14: RMEF Junior Elk Hunter’s Camp
• Thursday (at 4:30 p.m.) activities include a seminar on elk, hunting tips, game care, a raffle, and dinner. Snacks, drinks and guidance offered Friday-Sunday at 11 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. 11-14: 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: www.arizonaelksociety.org, (623) 594-7074

Oct. 11-14: YOU Juniors Elk Camp
• Guidance on hunting elk, camping, other outdoor activities, food provided.
• Location: White Mountains, Greens Peak, Units 1 & 2C
• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Arizona Elk Society, Game and Fish
• Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com

Oct. 11-14: Pumpkin Center Junior Deer Camp
• Deer hunting tips, biology and habits, food, hospitality, drawings, gifts, family welcome.
• Location: Pumpkin Center (Roosevelt Lake area), Unit 22/23
• Hosted by: The Arizona Hunter.com
• Information: www.thearizonahunter.com

Oct. 11-14: ADA Junior Deer Camp
• Deer hunting information and guidance, biology and habits, food, campfire.
• Location: Cordes Lakes area, Unit 21 & 20B
• Hosted by: Arizona Deer Association
• Information: www.azdeer.org, Scott Streich, azace@cox.net, (602) 369-0713

Oct. 19-21: Beginners Quail and Small Game Hunting Camp
• Learn to hunt quail and rabbits from experienced hunters, seminars, camping, food.
• Location: Yuma area, Unit 41
• Hosted by: Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club, Southwest Arizona HPC, Game and Fish
• Information: Game and Fish — Yuma, Chris Bedinger (928) 342-0091

NOVEMBER 2012

Nov. 10-12: Trapping Instruction Camp
• Certified trappers education course followed by hands-on trapping activity, meals, camping available on site.
• Location: Chino Valley
• Hosted by: Southwest Fur Harvesters
• Register: www.southwestfurharvesters.com, Don (928) 636-0585

Nov. 22-25: Unit 42 Junior Deer Camp
• Assistance from experienced hunters on tips and tactics for hunting deer, other activities, food, and prizes.
• Location: Wickenburg area, Unit 42
• Hosted by: Game and Fish, Wickenburg Sportsman’s Club
• Information: Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd.gov or (928) 856-0764

Nov. 23-25: Unit 20C Junior Deer Camp
• Assistance from experienced hunters on tips and tactics for hunting deer, other activities, food, and prizes.
• Location: Peeples Valley, Unit 20C
• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Game and Fish
• Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com

Nov. 23-25: SCI Junior’s Deer Camp
• Deer hunting tips and tactics for the area from experienced hunters.
• Location: South of Tucson, Units 36A & 36B
• Hosted by: Safari Club International — Arizona Chapter
• Information: Lisa Marie Gandara, (520) 312-8099, azsci@yahoo.com

DECEMBER 2012

Dec. 8-9: Picket Post Small Game Hunting Camp
• Learn to hunt dove, quail, rabbits, outdoor skills, campout, food provided.
• Location: Superior area, Unit 37B
• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Game and Fish
• Register: Kriselle Colvin, kcolvin@azgfd.gov

Dec. 14-16: Cibola Junior’s Waterfowl Hunt
• Learn duck hunting, calling, decoy setups from experts, other outdoor skills activities, food provided.
• Location: Yuma, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
• Hosted by: Southwest Arizona HPC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Ducks Unlimited, Game and Fish
• Register: Game and Fish — Yuma, Courtney Shanley (928) 342-0091, getoutsideaz@gmail.com

2013 EVENTS

Jan. 19, 2013: Wickenburg Youth Target Shooting Event
• Bring your kids out to learn how to safely shoot archery, air rifles, .22 rifles, and shotguns.
• Location: Wickenburg Shooting Range
• Hosted by: Wickenburg Sportsmen’s Club, Game and Fish
• Information: Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd.gov or (928) 856-0764

Jan. 25-27, 2013: Beginners Small Game & Junior Javelina Camp
• Learn to hunt quail and rabbits (all ages), assistance for kids with javelina tags, some meals provided.
• Location: Florence area, Unit 37B
• Hosted by: Game and Fish, Red Bear Outfitters
• Register: Game and Fish — Tucson, John McGehee (520) 628-5376

Jan. 25-27, 2013: 20C Juniors-Only Javelina Camp
• Learn to locate and hunt javelina in the area, other outdoor activities, campout, food provided.
• Location: Hillside, Unit: 20C
• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited
• Contact: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com

Feb. 22-24, 2013: Javelina Hunt and Outdoor Fair
• Learn to hunt javelina, hunting seminars, field assistance, predator calling, vendors and more.
• Location: Prescott area, Unit 17B, 18B, 20A, & 20C
• Hosted by: Arizona Bowhunters Association and Outdoor Experience for All, Game and Fish
• Information: www.huntingfair.com

Feb. 16, 2013: SE AZ Youth Quail Hunt
• Hunt quail behind well-trained pointing dogs, lunch is provided.
• Location: Sonoita, Las Cienegas National Conservation
• Hosted by: Cochise Bird Dog Club, Southern Arizona Quail Forever Chapter
• Register: Dave Higgins (520) 378-4114

Feb. 15-17, 2013: Women’s Javelina HAM Hunt Camp
• This event is just for women who want to learn outdoor skills, how to hunt, camp, have fun; food provided.
• Location: Tucson area, Units 36A, 36B, 36C
• Hosted by: Coueswhitetail.com, Youth Outdoors Unlimited
• Register: www.coueswhitetail.com/womens_javelina_hunt_2013.htm

Feb. 16-18, 2013: Youth Trappers Camp
• Certified trapper class followed by hands-on practice of wildlife trapping, food and equipment provided.
• Location: Mayer, Chauncey Ranch
• Hosted by Southwest Fur Harvesters
• Register: www.southwestfurharvesters.com, Bob Rhoton (928) 532-5776.

March 8-10, 2013: Junior’s Jackrabbit Kamp
• Learn to hunt jackrabbits, other outdoor activities, hunter education required, food provided.
• Location: Tucson area, Three Points
• Hosted by: Safari Club International — Arizona Chapter, Game and Fish
• Register: Lisa Marie Gandara (520) 312-8099; azsci@yahoo.com

April 19-21, 2013: Marvin Robbins Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp
• Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping, and food.
• Location: Happy Jack area
• Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, Outdoor Experience 4 All, Arizona Bowhunters Association, Xtreme Predator Callers, Game and Fish
• Contact: Tim Denny, longbeardsaz@gmail.com

April 19-21, 2013: Marvin Robbins Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp
• Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping and food.
• Locations: Payson area, Colcord Ridge Campground
• Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona Elk Society, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Game and Fish
• Contact: Rich Williams, rich@saselectric.com

April 19-21, 2013: White Mtns. Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camps
• Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping, and food.
• Location: White Mountains area
• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited,
National Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona
Elk Society, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Game and Fish
• Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com

*These camps require a permit-tag by submitting a hunt application through the Draw lottery process due to limited availability. There are three Draws conducted each year. To learn about the Draw process, visit www.azgfd.gov/draw.

Note: Due to unexpected events such as administrative public land closures, severe weather, or wildfires, camps may be delayed, relocated or cancelled. Be sure to check the sponsoring organization’s website, or the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/getoutside for updated camp information.

To learn more about future hunting events, or to share an event your organization is hosting, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Hunter Recruitment and Retention section at (623) 236-7487.