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.
September 2024
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Sep 8 Sun
Gene Hays NWTF Wheelin Sportsmen Assisted Dove Hunt - NWTF
Registration Open 10 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Robbins Butte Wildlife Area Arlington, AZ 85322
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Sep 12 Thu
Sporting Clays & 5-Stand Weekly Fun Shoots - ASRPA SD
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Ben Avery Clay Target Center - OneAZ Pavilion Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Plus, 6 additional days.
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Sep 12 Thu
Beginners Shotgun Class: 7-Week Skeet Shooting Instruction - ASRPA SD
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Ben Avery Clay Target Center - OneAZ Pavilion Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Plus, 6 additional days.
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Sep 14 Sat
Mentored Beginner’s Dove Hunt for Families
Registration Open 5 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Powers Butte Wildlife Area Buckeye, AZ 85322
- Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:30am - 10:00am
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Sep 26 Thu
Upland Hunting 101 - Orvis
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Orvis Store Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm
October 2024
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Oct 3 Thu
Unit 21 Youth Deer Camp - AMDO
Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Arizona - See Regulations Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Oct 3 Thu
Unit 17B, 19A, 19B & 20A Prescott Youth Deer Camp - AMDO
Registration Closed 0 of 27 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Fair Oaks Road / Strickland Wash Prescott, AZ 86305
- Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Oct 4 Fri
Unit 1 & 27 Squirrel Hunt Camp - YOU
Registration Open 17 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Arizona - See Regulations Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Friday, October 4, 2024 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Oct 10 Thu
Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Elk Hunter’s Camp - AES
Registration Open 46 of 120 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
St. Joseph's Youth Camp - Mormon Lake Mormon Lake, AZ 86038
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Oct 10 Thu
Units 34A, 35A & 35B Youth Deer Camp - AMDO
Registration Open 29 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite sonoita, AZ 85637
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:00pm - 11:45pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.