Arizona Predator Callers

Save a Fawn Hunt
2023-03-18 07:30 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Red Onion Lounge, 1931 AZ-260, Heber, AZ, 85928
Check in at the Red Onion in Heber!

March General Meeting
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Subject of the evening: Long Range rifle shooting. Plus our usual gun raffle!

Feburary Member Meeting
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
We are hosting a CCW (concealed carry) class! You do not need to be a member to attend. If you want/need a CCW bring $60 for the CCW provider. Any others can just come and learn! Price includes fingerprinting. Please RSVP with jerry.d.thorson@gmail.com if you will be paying for your CCW permit.

Youth Javelina and small game camp
2023-01-26 15:30 - 2023-01-29 15:30 (America/Phoenix) | Boulder Camp Site, Freeman Rd and Noth Barkerville Rd, AZ, 85132, United States
Teaching kids how to hunt! Meals provided, workshops and practice exercises! Sirius Gun dogs will have clay target shooting practice and quail hunting with dogs. MUST REGISTER ON YOUTH CAMP PAGE ON WEBSITE
We will be in a new location due to the raion expected in January. We will be on North Barkerville Rd, just 1/2 mile from the Freeman Rd intersection. It’s recommended you come in using Freeman road from the 79. It is a wide maintained dirt road without dips, twists and turns. Better for campers and RVs.
OnX link https://huntsmarter.app.link/Gmvg8Jp4qwb

November 2022 meeting
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
We are having a Fox hunting presentation repleat with accessories. Mark Steinmann presenting!

August 2022 no meeting
2022-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | AZ
The APC board has decided to not have an August 11 APC meeting at the FOP Lodge. Instead we are suggesting that APC members visit the Outdoor Skills network and sign up to attend the PVCI George Knox / Ray Evridge Memorial Predator Hunting boot camp. You can also sign up to be a mentor to take a new caller predator calling during the Saturday, August 13 late afternoon session. The boot camp includes feeding the participants, expert presentations during most of the Saturday, and cool weather at Vincint Ranch.

Griffin Ranch Clean-up-cancelled
2022-04-16 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Griffin Ranch, Globe, AZ, 85501, United States
cancelled!

Join APC on April 16th at Griffin Ranch in our effort to maintain and improve land owner relations and keep open access to public lands. In 1992 the Arizona Game and Fish Department initiated a new program called Adopt-A-Ranch. The idea for this program was patterned after the Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway Program. Nearly 30 Adopt-A-Ranch projects are completed every year to help maintain access on about 2 million acres of land. This is the perfect conservation project for the entire family; bring the kids.
Directions: From Globe, drive north on US 60 (State Highway 77) about 20 miles, then turn NW onto Haystack Butte road (FR 303). The meet up spot is approximately 2.5 miles from Hwy 60. We’ll be in the Tonto National Forest, Unit 24A, at approximately 33.6187°, -110.6620°.
Please be at the meet-up spot no later than 9 AM. Tools and trash bags will be supplied by Arizona Game and Fish, and lunch & drinks will be provided by APC. We expect to be finished by mid-afternoon, so this should allow everyone to get back to Phoenix by evening.
Please RSVP to Hank Scutoski at hpski9@gmail.com. This will help us ensure we have enough tools and food. But if you forget or are not sure if you can make it, don’t let that stop you from participating. Come on out.

APC Member Meeting
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
LION, LIONS, LIONS!
Mark Healy will join us for his excellent lion calling seminar! Mark spent many years studying the behavoirof lions and is a wealth of knowledge. His presentation is one to NOT miss! We are also working on getting April Howard in from Game and Fish to discuss the current mountain lion population.
With two months left in the current season only two zones have been closed and 139 lions remain available for take for take across the state.
Hunt records will be collected at the April meeting. There are indications that few members hunted this season.
A newsletter editor is still needed. The issuance of a newsletter might help to improve meeting attendance. If you have any other suggestions to improve meetings please share!
The Griffin Ranch clean-up project is planned for April 16 (Saturday). We will ask for a count of those planning to attend. We need this to forecast food, etc. Troy Christensen plans to attend as well as John Griffin.
Election of officers for the 2022-2023 season will be held during the May meeting.

Save a Fawn Hunt
2022-03-26 08:00 - 20:00 UTC | Red Onion Lounge, 1931 AZ-260, Heber, AZ, 85928
Start hunting bright and early and check in starting at 5:30 at Al & Dianes’s Red Onion Lounge in Heber. Please leave your animals in your vehicles, do not bring them into the diner and do not display them in the parking lot.

APC Member Meeting
2022-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | AZ
We have Lola Van Pelt tentatively scheduled as a speaker to share about infectious diseases carried by the animals we hunt and how to avoid exposure.

As always a rifle raffle and good conversation!

APC February Member meeting
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix) | Mesa F.O.P. Lodge #9, 1450 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Topics for the 2/10/2022 APC meeting include:

Multi-Club Hunt and Junior Javelina Camp results and updates, Save A Fawn Hunt date selection 3/26?, AZGFD Expo 4/2-3 and ranch clean up date selection 4/23? We can also discuss the Hunt Guideline process that is used by the AZGFD.

If anyone is interested in manning and APC exhibit at the AZGFD Expo, I can make the reservation for you. Kara will be manning the Be Outdoors Arizona table this year and I will likely be in Minnesota visiting relatives. Listed below is the Expo information.

Dear Expo Exhibitors and Sponsors,

It has been decided that we will be hosting an Outdoor Expo April 2-3, 2022. Event times have changed to 9am – 4pm on Saturday and 9am – 3pm on Sunday. Due to some scheduling conflicts along with COVID precautions, the Expo will have a slightly different look and feel this year.
A good majority of the event will take place on the Southside of the road (traditionally known as Area 3 – Outdoor Recreation / Shotgun Area), with the exception of Firearms Manufacturers and/or trailer space for those who are interested. Some food vendors will also stay on the North side which will be determined by the Expo planning team.
Exhibitor displays will face outwards from the tents allowing the public to walk along the outsides to visit booths. No general public will be walking through the center of the tents. Please note this means there will be no side walls on the tents to protect from the outside elements, please plan accordingly.
We also have a brand new registration system this year, linked below. Once you are registered, please remember to send me any supporting documents such as certificates of insurance, Maricopa County Health Permits, etc.
I want to thank you all personally for your patience while waiting for this good news to come and registration to open. We look forward to seeing you all on the Expo grounds again!

REGISTER HERE

APC December 2021 meeting
2021-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | AZ
We will have some sharing some recent hunt stories and plans for the Multi-Club hunt and the Youth Camp!

We have a 9mm pistol and a 6.5mm creedmoor rifle for the raffle!

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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | AZ
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May 2020 General Meeting
2020-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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!
