Wildlife Youth Camp
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Youth Camp
What is the Wildlife Department Youth Camp?
Are
you interested in a career as a game
warden or perhaps a fisheries or
wildlife biologist? The Oklahoma
Wildlife Department Youth Camp is an
excellent opportunity for youth to
explore possible future careers in
wildlife management. In order to
give participants a better
understanding of wildlife and
fisheries management and law
enforcement, the entire camp is
conducted by game wardens, wildlife
and fisheries professionals and
dedicated hunters and anglers.
When is it?
July 7-12, 2013 at OU Biological Station, Lake Texoma, OK
Who should attend?
Next year's camp will be competitively open to all Oklahoma
youth 14 to 16 years old. All applying youth must have been
enrolled in school the previous year and have an interest in
wildlife law enforcement or management.
What will you learn?
Fishing, self defense, wildlife law enforcement, archery,
wildlife identification, rifle/shotgun shooting, ropes course,
wildlife management, waterfowl/deer/turkey hunting and
enforcement.
How to Apply?
■ Be 14-16 years of age (applicants must turn 14 prior to July 7, 2013).
■ Write an essay (about 75 words) describing why they wish to
attend the camp, why they should be selected and what they
expect to learn.
■ Provide one letter of recommendation (by someone other than a
family member).
■ Provide a photograph of a recent outdoor-related event of
activity.
■ Be ready to have a fun week.
A Maximum of 35 youth will be selected to attend the camp.
Download application/brochure (PDF) (deadline is April 12, 2013)