Turkey Camp
arizona elk society's
Jr Turkey Camp - April 18 - 21, 2024
AES/NWTF Youth Turkey Camp
AES LEARN TO HUNT SERIES: HUNTING TURKEY IN ARIZONA
PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS/ACTIVITIES꞉
• Presentations provided from AZGFD wildlife managers and experienced turkey hunters about where to hunt in Units 3C, 4A, 4B and 23. Units 23 and 3C are draw permit units. Hunt units 4A and 4B are over the counter juniors tags. • Turkey Hunting and Calling 101 seminars are provided on Friday and Saturday. • Archery range and other activities for family members. Clean up and Depart (please pick up all of your trash and take with you)Location: COLCORD RIDGE CAMPGROUND (In northeastern Unit 23 ‑ South of Hwy 260 on the road to Young, AZ)
This mentored junior hunting camp along with the others that cater to new youth hunters, are a great way to get your kids introduced to hunting. Being in a safe, mentored camp with other kids, lets the young hunters talk and rub shoulders with other young hunters away from TVs, cell phones, computers and iPods. They learn not only to hunt in a safe environment but also the importance of wildlife conservation, ethics, volunteering and respect for the wildlife and outdoors. Conservation of Arizona’s wildlife depends on the young hunters getting involved!
arizona elk society's
Jr Turkey Camp
Directions and camp info click here
Colcord Ridge Campground Directions:
Take State Route 260 east from the Town of Payson. At milepost 284.6 turn south onto the Young Road
(Forest Road 512, also called the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Drive).
Colcord Ridge Campground is located approximately 3 miles south of Hwy. 260
For more information call Rich Williams at 623-881-6815 or email Rich at: azgobbler60@gmail.com
Youth tags are available over the counter
(tags for some of these units are issued by application)
Youths 10-13 MUST HAVE Hunter Education
ALL youths 14-17 ARE ENCOURAGED to have hunter education
*Some of the activities offered are:
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- Talk to AGFD wildlife managers experienced turkey hunters about
where to hunt turkey in Units 3C, 4A, 4B, and 23 - Hunting and Calling seminars Friday and Saturday
- Cool calls and giveaways to youth hunters, while supplies last
- Free lunch and dinner Fri. & Sat., lunch Sun., snacks and drinks
- Daily activities for family members
- Talk to AGFD wildlife managers experienced turkey hunters about
Youth camp volunteers help provide a fun, safe experience for participants as they learn about and experience issues related to hunting and wildlife conservation. We can always use volunteers to help at Wapiti Weekend.