Wildlife Youth Camp

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Youth Camp

What is the Wildlife Department Youth Camp?

 

youth camp participants looking at aquatic speciesAre 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?

June 24-29, 2012 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?

 

youth camp participants shooting rifles

youth camp participant on the ropes course

Rifle/Shotgun Training
Muzzleloading
Ropes and Rappelling 
Wildlife Identification
 

youth camp with target and arrows

Archery
Turkey hunting, management & enforcement
Waterfowl hunting, management and enforcement
Fishing
Swimming
Wildlife Law Enforcement
Self Defense
Fisheries Management
 

 

How to Apply?


■ Be 14-16 years of age (applicants must turn 14 prior to June 24, 2012).
■ 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 (deadline is April 13, 2012)