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.
March 2023
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Mar 25 Sat
Outdoor Expo - AZGFD
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Saturday, March 25, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 25 Sat
AZGFD Outdoor Expo
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Ben Avery Shooting Facility - AOS Summer Camp Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Saturday, March 25, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Mar 26 Sun
AGFD Outdoor Expo
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Sunday, March 26, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm
April 2023
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Apr 1 Sat
Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Patagonia Lake State Park - AZSP
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Patagonia Lake State Park Nogales, AZ 85621
- Saturday, April 1, 2023 9:00am - 11:45pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Apr 8 Sat
Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - AZSP
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area State Park Show Low, AZ 85901
- Saturday, April 8, 2023 9:00am - 11:45pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Apr 8 Sat
Turkey Hunting Seminar - NWTF
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Cottonwood VFW Post 7400 Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Saturday, April 8, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Apr 15 Sat
Spring Turkey Hunting & Calling Seminar
Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Pinetop - AZ Game & Fish Regional Office Pinetop, AZ 85935
- Saturday, April 15, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Apr 21 Fri
Habitat Improvement | Rock Dam Installation - SAQF
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Sierra Vista Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
- Friday, April 21, 2023 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Apr 21 Fri
Units 1 & 27 Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial
Special Registration
Location & Schedule
Lightning Ridge Trailhead - Basin Lake Greer, AZ 85927
- Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Apr 21 Fri
Unit 6A Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial
Registration Open 88 of 150 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
V bar V Ranch Happy Jack, AZ 86024
- Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.