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Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Elk Hunter’s Camp – AES

Mormon Lake, St. Joseph's Youth Camp

Camp for youth elk tag holder hunters in Units 6A and 5Bs. Scouting tips, area information, hunting tips, meat care, safety, prizes, meals, game retrieval, and mentoring available as needed.

Unit 34A, 35A & 35B Youth Deer Camp – AMDO

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

Mentors to help in locating, tracking and field dressing. Hunters must have hunter ed, deer tag, sleeping / camping gear, hunting gear and firearm. Meals will be provided, drawings for those in the main camp. All must register w/AZGFD.

Unit 33 & 37B Oracle Youth Deer Camp – AMDO

YMCA Triangle Y Ranch Camp 34434 S. Y Camp Rd, Oracle, AZ, United States

For youth hunters drawn for Units 33 or 37B. Centralized campsite, mentors, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits, and game processing. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.

Unit 27 Alpine High Country Youth Deer Camp – AMDO

Unit 27 AMDO Deer Camp 8768 26 Road, Alpine, AZ, United States

Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 27. High country youth deer hunting camp. Deer hunting tips and instruction, area information, biology and habits, some mentoring and cookouts provided.

Units 28, 29, 30A, 31 & 32 Mentored Youth Deer Camp – IWO

TBD

This mentored hunting camp is for youth deer hunter tag holders and their families wanting to learn about deer hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs, and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided.

Unit 1 Junior Elk Hunt Camp – RMEF

Sheep Corral, Green's Peak Hunt Camp Az 260 & Forest Road 117, Greer, AZ, United States

All youth Jr. Elk hunters drawn and their immediate families are welcome to join this fun and educational camp. All meals provided free to youth hunters and their immediate families. Prizes, drawing, campfire and fun.   • Location: Greens Peak, N Mt Baldy and Hwy 260 via 117 • Hosted by: White Mountain Chapter of [...]

Unit 22 & 23 Tonto Basin / Punkin Center Youth Deer Camp – AMDO

Punkin Center, AZ 85553, USA

For youth hunters drawn for Unit 22 or 23. Centralized campsite, mentors, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits, and game processing. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.

Unit 23 Youth Deer & Cow Elk Camp – ADA

Colcord Ridge Campground, Tonto NF, AZ

Camp for youth deer and cow elk tag holders. Mentors available for scouting, tracking, game retrieval and care. Seminars, area / unit information, campfires and meals provided.

Unit 12A Kaibab Youth Deer Hunters Base Camp – ADA

North RIm Grand Canyon 12A Deer Camp Az 67 & Forest Service Road 282, Jacob Lake, AZ, United States

Kaibab deer hunters base camp & gathering with information and assistance, biology and habits, lots of activities, some food and campfire. • Location: North Rim Grand Canyon, Unit 12A West, SR22 & FR429 • Hosted by: Buckskin Chapter of Arizona Deer Association • Information: adabuckskinchapter@gmail.com

Mogollon Rim Outdoor Skills, Squirrel Hunting & Fishing Camp – MSA

Sharp Creek Camp Grounds, Payson, AZ 85541, United States

Camp for individuals who are new to hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills. Mentored hunting and fishing, and other outdoor activities and seminars. Meals provided. • Location: Sharp Creek Campground, Mogollon Rim / Hwy 260 area • Hosted by: Mogollon Sporting Association, AZGFD, Dream Chasers JOAD, Chasin A Dream Outfitters • Contact: Kevin Aldridge, kaldridge@azgfd.gov

Unit 20C Youth Deer & Predator Hunt Camp – YOU

Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd, Congress, AZ, United States

Camp for youth to assist with deer and predator hunting. Outdoor activities, cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available. • Location: Date Creek - Sunflower Flats • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com About the Location Directions (from Phoenix): Take I-17 North heading for Flagstaff go to Carefree Highway (AZ 74) go [...]

Fall Trapping Family Camp – Arizona Trappers Association

Chauncey Ranch, Mayer AZ

Youth, families, and individuals interested in the outdoors will learn about the legal, and ethical management and trapping of predatory wildlife and building outdoor skills. Food provided. A small fee may be required. • Location: Chauncey Ranch, Mayer, AZ 86333 • Hosted by: Arizona Trappers Association • Information: Jim, 928-642-2614, arizonatrappers@gmail.com, or Bryan, 760-900-3836, bryanarizonatrappers@gmail.com

Units 36A, 36B & 36C Junior Deer Camp – AZSCI

Buenos Aires Com Tower Deer Camp BA NWR Road 227 and Arivaca Sasabee Road, Arivaca, AZ, United States

Mentors on hand to help youth tag holders draw for these 3 Units. Be sure to sight-in and practice shooting your rifle. Javelina companion tag available from AZGFD. Large group campsite, tents to 5th wheel. Food and drinks provided. • Location: Buenos Aires NWR, Group Campsite, Arivaca • Hosted by: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club [...]

Junior Deer Camp

Buenos Aires Com Tower Deer Camp BA NWR Road 227 and Arivaca Sasabee Road, Arivaca, AZ, United States

Location: Unit 36A, 36B & 36C-near Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Click here for a map/pictures of location. Dates: November 21-24, 2024 36A - Hunt# 1172 36B - Hunt# 1173 36C - Hunt# 1174 The Junior Deer camp is an annual event our chapter puts on to help get youth excited about hunting and the outdoors. [...]

Yuma Youth Small Game Camp – YVRGC

Palomas Plains Palomas Harquahala Road and County 15th Street N, Yuma County

Youth ages 8-16 wanting to learn to hunt small game, quail, and rabbits with experienced mentors. Outdoor activities are available at base camp. Meals are provided Friday evening through Sunday morning. • Location: Dateland area, near Palomas-Harquahala / Gas Line Road • Hosted by: Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club • Information: Kelly Young, kyoung@azgfd.gov, 928-341-4063

Cibola Youth Waterfowl Camp – FOCNWR

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge 66600 Cibola Lake Rd, Cibola, AZ, United States

Mentored waterfowl hunt for youth hunters ages 11-17. Mentors, shooting instruction, waterfowl identification, calling, using blinds, field dressing, game processing and more. Centralized remote camping, some meals provided.

Women’s Gambel’s Quail Hunt – VOTSQF

Horseshoe Ranch I-17 and Blood Basin Road, Mayer, AZ, United States

Great for beginner and intermediate female hunters. Instructed and mentored upland hunting with bird dogs, shotgun shooting instruction, discussions, training, field dressing, bird ID, and more. Minimal cost. Meals and accommodations included.

Unit 20C Youth Javelina & Small Game Camp – YOU

Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd, Congress, AZ, United States

Camp for youth to assist with javelina and small game hunting. Outdoor activities and cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available. • Location: Date Creek – Sunflower Flats • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com

Units 34A/B & 35A/B Youth Javelina & Archery Deer Camp – AMDO

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

Mentors to help in locating, tracking, and field dressing. Hunters must have hunter ed, deer tag, sleeping/camping gear, hunting gear, and firearm. Meals will be provided, and drawings for those in the main camp. All must register with AZGFD. • Location: Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite, Vail / Sonoita area, Unit 34B • Hosted by: [...]

Jan 23-26, 2025: Unit 37B Youth Javelina and Small Game Camp – APC

Oracle Junction, Willow Springs area

Learn to hunt jackrabbits, predators, quail, and javelina (tag req’d). Mentors available. Hunting how-to’s, safety, ethics, campfire, Q&A with Wildlife Managers, trivia games and more! All meals provided.

Women & Youth Intro to Upland Bird Hunting (1) – ASRPA

Desert Pheasant Recreation 1030 N Wheeler Road, Coolidge, AZ, United States

Two (Feb. 1 & 9, 2025) mentored pheasant and chukar hunts with guides and gun dogs in Central AZ alfalfa fields. Limited to 9 participants each hunt. $30 fee. Separate registrations for each date. Shotgun shooting skills required. This is not an event for beginning shotgun shooters.

Women & Youth Intro to Upland Bird Hunting (2) – ASRPA

Desert Pheasant Recreation 1030 N Wheeler Road, Coolidge, AZ, United States

Two (Feb. 1 & 9, 2025) mentored pheasant and chukar hunts with guides and gun dogs in Central AZ alfalfa fields. Limited to 9 participants each hunt. $30 fee. Separate registrations for each date. Shotgun shooting skills required. This is not an event for beginning shotgun shooters.

Women’s HAM Javelina Hunting Camp – AOW

Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, AZ, United States

Camp provides a safe, fun hunting experience for novice women 18 and older with 36A, 36B or 36C HAM hunt permit tag. Participants will be matched with experienced hunters who will teach skills, methods and techniques. Hiking on uneven terrain and hills. Non-rifle hunt. Handgun, Archery, or Muzzleloader only.

Units 31 & 32 – Mentored General Javelina Camp – IWO

Stockton Pass Fort Grant, United States

This mentored hunting camp is for general javelina tag holders new to hunting along with their families. We will help you learn about glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs, and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided.

Units 36A/B/C Javelina Jamboree – AZSCI

Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, AZ, United States

Join us for camaraderie and campfire on this javelina hunt that is fun for the entire family, new and experienced hunters. We will provide dinner on the evening of opening day. Group campsite for 38 offers trailer and tent camping.

Junior Jackrabbit Kamp & Predator Hunt – AZSCI

Titan Jr Jack Kamp Arizona 86 and Arizona 286, Three Points, AZ, United States

Learn species ID, spot and stalk hunting, predator calling techniques, field dressing, meat preparation and more. Family event. Meals provided, including wild game from harvest from the hunt on one night.

Unit 1 & 27 Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp – Marvin Robbins Memorial – YOU

Lightning Ridge Trailhead - Basin Lake Arizona 273 and Forest Service Road 116, Greer, AZ, United States

Apr. 17-20, 2025: Units 1 & 27 Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial Learn to hunt wild turkeys at this mentored turkey hunting camp. Seminars, outdoor skills, activities, camping and meals provided.

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