2025 Unit 23 Camp

Highlights from Stories Written by Young Hunters:

Now that I have a little skill and experience, I can’t wait till next season. My desire to hunt has grown so much and my excitement feels like waiting for Christmas morning. All these years I spent watching my dad and older brother go hunts has now become part of my DNA. I’m hooked and can’t wait for another opportunity to spend some time disconnected from the electronics and in touch with nature.  The countdown till next season starts now!

Zaeda D

Thank you for the meals and hospitality from all who put on the youth camp program.

Dustyn W

Its all about the snacks and dinner ready every night! No waiting for Dad to cook!

-Steven S

Meeting all the other hunters and seeing who was successful was my favorite part of camp. 

-Ethan S

The whole expirience was awesome. I would like to thank the Arizona Deer Association for the food, mainly the hamburgers and hot chocolate. Also thank you for the merchandise, raffles, the help, and everything. It was fun!

-Toby S 

Although we were not successful we had a wonderful time seeing Mother Nature up close and seeing a wide range of animal life. Thank you for your help and support! 

-Journie F

My favorite part about my hunt was camping with my family and hunitng my game. My grandparents,mom, stepdad, sister, aunts, uncles and family friends all camped together. We had so much fun being together, cooking out, scouting, sight seeing and watching the sunrises and sunsets. 

-Elena E

I had fun with my dad and grandpa I would love to do it again. 

-Corey H

Thank you for putting on the camp! My favorite part of camp was spending time outside in the forest with my dad. It was fun to get away for from home and hunt for a few ways. 

-Truman H

I made many new friends thanks to ADA and learned so much more about hunting deer at this camp. I can’t wait to do this again next year. ADA went above and beyond anything I was ever expecting.

I just want to thank Arizona Deer Association for this memorable experience and bringing my family together to share in this wonderful hunt.

Respectfully,

-Alexa A

Even though I didn’t fill my tag I still had an amazing time just being out in the woods with my family. Hunting with my family meant a lot to me and was fun for all of us, experiencing new things and learning about hunting, because we don’t come from a hunting family. 

This hunt was truly amazing and inspiring to be at because of the Arizona Deer Association and it’s amazing volunteers who have such kind hearts and are willing to spend time with kids like me, guide, and teach us. I’m hoping that I will be able to volunteer and help out with the Arizona Deer Association in the future.

Sincerely,

-Nico P

My hunting trip was awesome. I got an elk and had a great time. Thank you so much, Arizona Deer Association.

-Beau V

I had a remarkable time in camp this year.

Besides getting an elk, it was the best year I’ve experienced. I met so many lovely people, who we plan on staying in touch with. The camp service itself was exceptional, and I couldn’t ask for a better group.

-Karrin G

I got to share my first big game harvest with some of my favorite people and it is a memory I will have till the day I die. I’d like to thank Gary for guiding us those 2 days, Steve for helping with everything, Jim and his wife for all the great food, and Don for all tips and advice. Thank you to all the staff at the camp for giving me and my friend a memory that will last forever.

-Ethan C

I was so happy I got to go to the deer camp with my tag and be able to share my buck and talk to people there. I just love the camp from past experience with my brothers, because it was my tag this time it was extra special. Everyone there was so encouraging and nice and I think they helped me talk my dad into mounting my buck. 

-Ryker H