Upcoming Events
Outdoor Skills Network
Overview
Have you ever wanted to try hunting, or harvest your own food? The Outdoor Skills Network is your one-stop resource for events offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and a network of partners who conduct hands-on events to teach you the basics about hunting, fishing, trapping, safety, wildlife, and other outdoor skills.
Interested, but not ready to go hunting yet? Don't worry, we still want you to come on out and see what the outdoor experience and wildlife conservation is all about. Hunting is just one portion of these events. Many of these camps are also open to people wishing to learn more about wildlife biology, ecology and their habitats; target shooting; archery; wildlife viewing; camping; social gatherings and more. If you are interested, just contact the camp host and let them know. We are always seeking out mentors and volunteers as well.
Did you know?
- There are more than 800 species in the state of Arizona - more than any other inland state.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department, charged with the management of the state's wildlife, receives no state tax revenue. It is through a user-pay public-benefit model that funds wildlife management and conservation in Arizona and much of the United States.
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Event types and descriptions are merely guidelines to help you choose what is best for you -- they are not prerequisites.
Introductory - No hunting or pursuit of wildlife, shooting lessons, instructional, typically 1-day activity
Beginner - Basic take of wildlife, 1-day event, pass shooting, species include dove, ducks, squirrel.
Developing - Pursuit of wildlife, overnight events, remote locations, species include quail, rabbit, predator, javelina, turkey.
Intermediate - Pursuit of more challenging species, deer, elk, stalking, remote locations, overnight, lots of field time..
Experienced - coming soon, minimal mentoring, base camps and “meet ups”
Note Some events will require that registrants have taken a Hunter Education course.
February 2021
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Feb 27 Sat
CANCELED - Family Day & Youth Hunt - SAQF
Registration Closed 0 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Las Ciengas NCA (Airfield site), Empire ranch Rd Sonoita, AZ 85637
- Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
March 2021
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Mar 5 Fri
CANCELED - Junior Jack Kamp - AZSCI
Registration Closed 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Titan Jr Jack Kamp Three Points, AZ 85736
- Friday, March 5, 2021 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Mar 16 Tue
Turkey Hunting Seminar & Show - CHA
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Calvary Community Church Phoenix, AZ 85029
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2021
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Apr 15 Thu
Unit 1 & 27 Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Lightning Ridge Trailhead - Basin Lake Greer, AZ 85927
- Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Apr 15 Thu
Unit 6A Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial
Registration Open 114 of 140 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
V bar V Ranch Happy Jack, AZ 86024
- Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Apr 15 Thu
Unit 23 Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial
Registration Open 99 of 150 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Colcord Campground - Tonto NF Payson-Heber, AZ 85931
- Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Apr 16 Fri
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Friendly Pines Camp Prescott, AZ 86303
- Friday, April 16, 2021 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
May 2021
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May 18 Tue
Predator Hunting Seminar & Show - CHA/PVCI
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Calvary Community Church Phoenix, AZ 85029
- Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm