Arizona Predator Callers

APC October Member Meeting
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Let’s try this again!
Tim Talbott with Game and Fish Hunter Education department will be sharing the opportunity to train as a volunteer hunter ed instructor! There is a backlog of 4000 people signed up for hunter ed. Many kids who need it to fulfil their big game tags have not been able to complet the training due to the lack of field days due to Covid. AZGFD has provided waiver for youth in these situations. In an effort to help process the backlog and get these kids their Hunter Ed card, critter groups like us cal host field days at our camps.
Also on the agenda will be discussion about our youth Javelina Camp in January.
Other topics to be announced!

And our general and rifle raffles will be held!

cancelled! September 2021 Member Meeting
2021-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
We are moving our meeting out one week! We will meet on Sept 16th!
Tim Talbott with Game and Fish Hunter Education department will be sharing the opportunity to train as a volunteer hunter ed instructor! There is a backlog of 4000 people signed up for hunter ed. Many kids who need it to fulfil their big game tags have not been able to complet the training due to the lack of field days due to Covid. AZGFD has provided waiver for youth in these situations. In an effort to help process the backlog and get these kids their Hunter Ed card, critter groups like us cal host field days at our camps.
Also on the agenda will be discussion about our youth Javelina Camp in January.
Other topics to be announced!

And our general and rifle raffles will be held!

PVCI Ray Evridge/George Knox Memorial Predator Hunting Boot Camp
2021-08-14 08:00 - 2021-08-16 17:00 | Vincent Ranch, Woods Canyon Lake
for youth, adults & families-PVCI George Knox Memorial. Beginners can learn about predator calling/hunting plus other outdoor skills. Free camping and food provided. Location: Woods Canyon Lake Area, Vincent Ranch, Unit 4A. Hosted by Phoenix Varmint Callers, Youth Outdoors Unlimited, AGFD, RMEF, AES, NWTF
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS ALSO!
Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com or contact Ricardo G. At pvcigroup@gmail.com

August 2021 Member Meeting
2021-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Please plan to attend the first post Covid APC meeting of 2021 on August 12 where we eat a celebratory BBQ and present the APC awards. Please bring your friends and family. The food will be similar to the last awards meeting. Please reply to this email if you plan to attend. .

Congratulations are in order to the following on being selected for an APC award!

Bill Baber
Expert Caller of the Year 2019/2020

Darryl Corfman
Hunter Caller of the Year 2019/2020

Mark Miller
Journeyman Caller of the Year 2019/2020

Gary Wolfrum
Novice Caller of the Year 2019/2020

Tony Hamel
Novice Caller of the Year 2019/2020

I attended the PVCI meeting on July 7 that featured Larissa Hardings, AZGFD Small Game Program Manager presentation on bears and animal diseases. She is quite knowledgeable, has been in about 100 bear dens, and found none of the bears to be asleep. Bears like to make a bed of Juniper bark for their winter nap. If you want to find a bear den, look for a juniper tree with bark scratched off. Another interesting tidbit on bears is that they sometimes bring carrion into the den to munch on during the winter.

Larissa’s animal disease talk included RHDV2 Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 which directly affects predator callers, because the domestic and wild rabbit populations have been wiped out by the disease. The predator’s food choice has been limited by the disease, which cannot be transmitted to humans. If you see a rabbit with a bloody nose, it likly has the RHDV2. The disease was first documented in China in 1984. Australia and New Zealand introduced the disease to reign in their wild rabbit populations. The disease in the USA might have been transmitted by imported pets. All living things need shelter, water, and food supplied to predators by rabbits has been greatly diminished. I had a HAM Javelina hunt in unit 22 this year and witnessed two very hungry coyotes off the Barnhardt Trail. In both situations the coyotes paid no attention to me, but were running like the coyote and road runner cartoon after small rodents.

Please sign up to be a mentor at the August 13-15 PVCI Predator Hunting Boot Camp at Vincent Ranch in hunt unit 4A. My grandson, Kitt age 9, granddaughter Thora age 8, and wife Jane will be attending the Saturday session.

https://register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

Please think about the topics that you would like for future meetings and let the APC board know your thoughts.

Regards,

Jerry Thorson

PVCI Dog Town Lake Fishing Contest
2021-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Dogtown Lake Campgrounds
This year the Annual PVCI Fishing Contest will be held on June 5 at Dogtown Lake in Unit 8. This Day is Free Fishing Day and no fishing license is required to fish on that day only. We usually have 2 categories in both the Kids & Adults Divisions. They are Longest Fish & Longest Stringer. This applies to all fish species in the Lake. There is also usually a Members & Guest Free Raffle where ALL that are present have a chance to win a prize whether they fished or not. Ray K. agreed to oversees this event this year. The way that it works is that you start fishing at daybreak on Saturday morning. We fish until the Contest stops at 5:00 P.M. All the fish are measured & the winners determined. The Winners get 1st pick from the table of prizes then all names go into a hat and the names that are drawn get their pick of prizes. Then we clean the fish and have a Big Potluck/Fish Fry Dinner. This is a Potluck so please do remember to bring a dish or dessert. Good Times Galore!!! Come on out and bring some friends and/or family

Directions: Get to Williams, Arizona, then turn south onto 4th Street (County Road 73) and drive about 5 miles to Forest Road 140. Turn left and proceed about 4 miles to Forest Road 132. Turn left and proceed 1 mile to Dogtown Campgrounds.
Look for PVCI Signs

37B Youth Javelina and small game camp
2021-01-22 08:00 - 2021-01-25 17:00 | Willow Springs Road south of Freeman Rd, Florence, Arizona
Mentored Javelina and small game hunting, meals provided, campfire stories and afternoon workshops on ethics, survival, calling, tracking and more!
All youth must have a current hunting license, and a Javelina tag for 37B to hunt javelina. Bring your own rifle. Parents must accompany child at all times, even while with mentor while hunting.

Come on Thursday night to be prepared for Opening morning!

YVRGC Youth Samll Game Camp
2020-12-11 08:00 - 2020-12-13 17:00 | Wellton, Wellton, AZ, 85356, United States
The YVRGC is going to have our youth small game camp on Dec 11-13 in Wellton Arizona.
We have 35 kids able to register and would love for you to show off your predator calling skills. Come down and camp and show kids how to call. You can hunt too!
All meals and beverages provided of course.
Contact:
David Parrish 928-941-6168

October 2020 Club Hunt
2020-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Florence Junction
Seems like it’s been forever! We can’t meet yet as a group at the FOP lodge yet, but we can have an ouydoor event and practice social distancing! So Lets meet up at the Florence Junction camp. We will put out signs, bring the trailer and have food waiting for you! Saturday check in at 6pm! We hope to see you there!

August 2020 Meeting
2020-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | AZ
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May 2020 General Meeting
2020-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Year end celebration! Awards and dinner!

April 2020 General Meeting
2020-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Looks like this may be cancelled! We will keep you posted! Stay healthy!

March 2020 General Meeting
2020-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
TBD

February 2020 General Meeting
2020-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
TOPIC TBD

Jan 25th Habitat Improvement Project
2020-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
This project is called the Little Horseshoe Project and is in Bighorn Sheep territory in AZGFD management unit 28. Coordinates are: N 32°23’14.64″, W 109°3’56.94″. We will have to travel into New Mexico on Hwy 70 to Gruwell Rd just west of MP 13. We will meet at Gruwell Rd that morning at 8AM then proceed to the project location from there. The road is narrow and rocky so side by side or ATV is required. We can get trucks to about a mile from the project. Side by side or ATV can travel a little further but limited to two or three past the parking area do to road conditions. There will be a short 1/2 to 3/4 mile hike to the project site from the road so dress appropriate. We will be cleaning out the water catchment, replacing the plumbing from the catchment to the storage tank, then from the storage tank to the drinker. We will be installing a new wildlife drinker as well. We will need a few shovels, digging tools, and plumbing tools if you are able to bring any. We will be supplying lunch so please RSVP to seazscnews@gmail.com so we have a head count. Thank you, and we hope to see you there.

January 2020 General Meeting
2020-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
It’s time for our annual Javelina Youth camp. Javelina hunting will be presented along with final confirmation of volunteer signups and tasks! Kara Jensen presenting.

FYI- The club is running a little lean. If you have not paid your $35.00 annual dues PLEASE pay up tonight!

December 2019 General Meeting
2019-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Want the fur from those critters? Stan Schepers will join us tonight for a skinning demo!

FYI- The club is running a little lean. If you have not paid your $35.00 annual dues PLEASE pay up tonight!

November 2019 General Meeting
2019-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Our topic of discussion tonight is NIGHT HUNTING! Our own president Levi Slade will be presenting!

FYI- The club is running a little lean. If you have not paid your $35.00 annual dues PLEASE pay up tonight!

October 2019 General Meeting
2019-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Coyote Calling by Marco Ricotta and Bill Baber. If these guys aren’t the experts we don’t know who is! Come learn some great techniques and tips and try them out this weekend!

FYI- The club is running a little lean. If you have not paid your $35.00 annual dues PLEASE pay up tonight!

September 2019 General Meeting
2019-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Hunting regulations, what you need to know!
April Howard from Game and Fish and Lola Van Pelt from USDA will be joining us to talk about predators, prey and rabies!

FYI- The club is running a little lean. If you have not paid your $35.00 annual dues PLEASE pay up tonight!

August 2019 General Meeting
2019-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Let’s welcome our new Board Members and kick off the new season! Levi Slade, President and Adam Johnstun, VP.
Mark Healy will join us for a talk on how to hunt lions. It aint’t easy!

FYI- The club is running a little lean. If you have not paid your $35.00 annual dues PLEASE pay up tonight!

Game and Fish Commission Meeting
2019-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | NAU de Bois Center Bldg 64, 308 E Pine Knoll Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
GAME AND FISH NEWS
to meet Aug. 2 in Flagstaff
The next meeting of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission will be held Friday, Aug. 2 at the Northern Arizona University de Bois Center (Building 64), Aspen ABC Conference room, 308 E. Pine Knoll Dr., Flagstaff.
View the complete agenda.
Agenda revisions, if any, are typically posted no later than the Wednesday before each meeting.

2019 NTA Western Regional Trapping & Outdoor Expo
2019-06-07 08:00 - 2019-06-08 17:00 | Navajo County Fair and Rodeo Grounds, 404 E Hopi Dr, Holbrook, AZ, 86025, United States
The 2019 NTA Western Regional Trapping & Outdoor Expo will be hosted by the Arizona Trappers Association and held at the Navajo County Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Holbrook, Arizona.
For more information, contact Vickie Wright, Convention Coordinator at 231-907-0977 or by email at vwright@nationaltrappers.com

May General Meeting
2019-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
End of the year celebration! Award to skill level winners, Sharing of stories, good eats and wrap up of the season!

Adopt a Ranch Project
2019-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
Griffin Ranch, Globe
Annual ranch clean up – more details to come!

April General Meeting
2019-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Special Topic and Guest!
In response to the public outcry and misrepresentation of Coyote Hunting Contests we will be having Pat Barber from Game and Fish to come in and discuss the new rulling comment perid about this issue

It’s also time to turn in your hunt records! This information is valuable to Game and Fish is defending the validity of predator control and tracking animal numbers. It’s also important to you, as you may win an award for your skill!

Save a Fawn Hunt
2019-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
Join us on our annual Save a Fawn hunt. This is fawning season for many prey species and our goal is to help out the best we can in reducing predator numbers during this vulnerable time!

Due to much misunderstanding of the general public and anti-hunting activists threats, check in and camping location will not be posted.

March General Meeting
2019-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Main Topic TBD!
Your hunt records are due!
This evening we will also have our Officer Nominations!

February General Meeting
2019-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Lion Hunting! Mark Healy will present on this elusive noctural animal. Over many years of study and hunting he has learned the behaviors, habits, or lack thereof, feeding and watering and extensive travel of this sought after animal.

Javelina Youth Camp
2019-01-24 - 2019-01-28 | AZ
Annual youth hunting camp to expand upon the introduction of yout to the hunting pasttime. Seminars on ethics, safety, conservation. Mentored hunting of Javelina (for those with tags) and small game, predator and quail hunting.

Camp is currently full but volunteers and mentors are needed! Contact Kara.Jensen.AZ@gmail.com

Multi-Club Hunt
2019-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
Due to the harmful actions towards participants from anti hunting activists location of the hunt will not be published. Contact your board member for details
