In a collaborative effort with sportsmens groups, gun clubs and conservation organizations to offer first-time hunters a mentored experience to learn about hunting, here is a list of upcoming events. Click on the link for more details and contact info.

Oct 2-3 - Squirrel camp
G&F Pinetop region at Los Burros camp

Fall 2009 (date pending), Small Game Hunting Camp
Hosted by Northeastern Arizona Sportsman’s Association, at Vernon. To register, contact (928) 337-3768.

Oct. 3-4, Trophy Squirrel Camp
Hosted by Chandler Rod and Gun Club at Forest Lakes east of Payson on the Mogollon Rim. To register, e-mail info@chandlerrodandgunclub.com.

Oct. 8-11, Antlerless Elk Camp
Hosted by Outdoor Experience 4 All at Mormon Lake, south of Flagstaff, in unit 6A. Special hunt for children with a life-threatening illness (Open to those already issued an elk tag). For information, contact (480) 529-8340.

Oct. 8-12, Junior Deer Hunting Camp
Hosted by Arizona Deer Association at the Colcord Ridge Campground for units 3A, 3C, 22, and 23 (Open to those already issued a deer tag). For information, call (623) 866-8919 or azace@cox.net.

Oct. 15-18, Junior Elk Hunt Camp
Hosted by Arizona Elk Society at Bear Springs, near Overgaard, for units 3C and 4A (Open to those already issued an elk tag). For information, call (480) 720-2393.

Oct. 15-18, Junior Elk Hunt Camp
Hosted by Arizona Elk Society at Happy Jack Lodge for unit 6A (Open to those already issued an elk tag). For information, call (623) 594-7074.

Oct. 15-19, Junior Elk Hunt Camp Hosted by Arizona Deer Association, location to be determined, for unit 3A and 3C (Open to those already issued an elk tag). For information, call (623) 866-8919 or azace@cox.net.

Nov. 7-8 - Quail & Rabbit
G&F Kingman region east of Alamo Lake at Alamo Lake road and Chicken Springs

Nov. 19-22, Junior Deer & Javelina Hunt Camp
Hosted by Arizona chapter of the Safari Club International at Marley Ranch south of Tucson for units 36A and 36B (Limited javelina tags still available, deer tags already issued). For information, call (520) 490-8367.

Nov. 19-22, Junior Deer Hunt Camp
Hosted by Arizona Deer Association, location to be determined, for unit 20C (Open to those already issued a deer tag). For information, call (623) 866-8919 or azace@cox.net.

Nov. 26-29, Bull Elk Hunt Camp
Hosted by Arizona Deer Association at Bar D Ranch for unit 6A (Open to those already issued an elk tag). For information, call (623) 866-8919 or azace@cox.net.

Dec. 5 - Jr's Dove Hunt
G&F Yuma region at Quigley Wildlife Area

Dec. 5-6, Predator Hunting Seminar and Camp
Hosted by Huachuca Gould’s chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, at Rose Tree Museum in Sierra Vista. To register, contact (520) 508-4272.

Dec. 5-6, Small Game Hunting Camp
Hosted by Chandler Rod and Gun Club, at Gold Canyon. To register, e-mail info@chandlerrodandgunclub.com.

Dec. 11-13 - Junior Waterfowl Camp
Hosted by Southwest Habitat Partnership, at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. To register, e-mail getoutsideaz@gmail.com.

Dec. 18-21, Junior Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Camp
Hosted by Mohave Sportsman Club, at Cain Springs in unit 16A (Open to those already issued a deer tag). For information, call (928) 758-2355.

December (date pending), Shotgun Shooting Camp
Hosted by Northeastern Arizona Sportsman’s Association in St. Johns. To register, call (928) 337-3768.

Jan. 16-17, Quail Hunting Camp
Hosted by Cochise Bird Dog Club at Empire Ranch near Sonoita. To register, call (520) 458-1584.

Jan. 21-24, Juniors Javelina Hunting Camp
Hosted by Arizona Deer Association, location to be determined, in unit 20C (Apply for javelina tag before Oct. 13, Hunt No. 5039). For information, call (623) 866-8919 or azace@cox.net.

Jan. 21-24, Javelina Hunting Camp
Hosted by Arizona Deer Association, location to be determined, in unit 23 (Apply for javelina tag before Oct. 13, Hunt No. 5040). For information, call (623) 866-8919 or azace@cox.net.

Jan. 22-24, Junior Jack Rabbit Hunting Camp
Host by Arizona chapter of the Safari Club International, at Altar Valley. To register, contact (520) 490-8367.

April 15-18, Youth Turkey Hunting Camp
Hosted by National Wild Turkey Federation, location to be determined, in Unit 6A near Flagstaff (Turkey tag required, available at any license dealer). For information, call (928) 848-4549.

April 15-18, Youth Turkey Hunting Camp
Hosted by National Wild Turkey Federation at Colcord Ridge Campground for units 3, 4, and 23 (Turkey tag required, available at any license dealer). For information, call (928) 848-4549.

April 15-18, Youth Turkey Hunting Camp
Hosted by National Wild Turkey Federation at Alpine for units 1 and 27 (Turkey tag required, available at any license dealer). For information, call (928) 848-4549.