How You Can Help: Education
We rely on you to help us achieve our conservation goals. So, how can you help?
Education
By looking for education courses such as this one, Hunter Education, or by attending workshops and public information forums you are preparing yourself to be a well informed proponent for conservation in Arizona.
Hunter Education
In Arizona you may take Hunter Education in three formats. Which class is right for you?
Trapper Education
Pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.02 Any person born after January 1, 1967, is required to successfully complete a Trapper Education Course prior to obtaining a trapping license.
Bowhunter Education
To successfully complete Bowhunter Education in Arizona, you must complete the online Bowhunter Education course and then attend a field day.
Outdoor Skills Network
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 that conduct hands-on events to teach you the basics about hunting, fishing, trapping, safety, wildlife and other outdoor skills.
Boating Education
The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Boating Safety Education courses include instruction on the basic skills required to safely operate a boat or personal watercraft, trailering your vessel, navigational rules, buoys, anchoring, legal requirements, boating emergencies, water sports and paddling.
Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Education
The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s all terrain/off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety education course includes instruction on the basic skills required to safely ride or operate an OHV. These include responsibilities of OHV riders to others and the environment, general information on preparing for the unexpected, additional educational resources, laws, rules and regulations for the safe, ethical and responsible operation and use of OHVs.
Sport Fishing Education Programs
Teaches introductory fishing skills to people of all ages.
Watchable Wildlife Events
Exciting World of Wonder activities to get you outdoors and engaged with wildlife.
Focus Wild
Focus Wild Arizona is the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s award-winning wildlife education program. The goal of the program is to promote awareness, appreciation and stewardship of the state’s wildlife resources by using wildlife as a context for learning science, social studies, math and language arts. The program includes complete lesson plans, books, posters, workshops and much more. Many of these resources are free and available for download directly from the website.
Archery Education
We are excited that you would like to know more about archery in Arizona! You will find information on different styles of archery, where you can learn archery and about programs through the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Scholastic Clay Target Program
The Scholastic Clay Target Program is a team-based youth development program that uses the shotgun sports of trap, skeet and sporting clays to instill life skills such as discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics and self-confidence. The program utilizes these disciplines to teach hunting skills through the safe use of hunting equipment including firearms and their relationship to hunting situations. Team members can participate in any or all three of the clay target disciplines; trap, skeet and sporting clays.
Shooting Range Facilities
Are you ready to sight-in your firearm, practice for the upcoming season or take part in a competition but you don’t know where to go?