CHEYENNE – Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in fishing or hunting or are just looking for an outdoor adventure, a Game and Fish camp hosted at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp could be for you or your family.
A total of nine camps will be held this summer, with a variety of age requirements and topics, at the facility near Dubois, the department said in a news release. With private cabins, catered meals and guided outdoor activities like fly-fishing, archery and hiking, these overnight experiences are a true getaway. Some camps require applications, while others are first-come, first-served.
Adventure Camp, July 17-20. Adventure camp offers an overnight experience for families to build confidence in outdoor skills and enjoy learning together. The minimum participant age is 6 years old, and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Participation in this camp costs $150 per person. Adventure camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Youth Camps, June 15-21 for boys, July 6-12 for girls. Youth camp is an overnight, seven-day camp for kids ages 12-15. Participation costs $150 per person. Youth will need to submit an application and will be notified of their acceptance.
Hunter Education Camp, July 23-27: Hunter education camp teaches families the basics of hunting in Wyoming while earning their hunter education and bowhunter education certificates. This camp is targeted toward participants with minimal hunting experience. Participants must be at least 10 years old, and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Participation costs $150 per person. Hunter education camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fishing Camp, June 26-29: Fishing camp teaches families the basics of two types of fishing, fly-fishing and spin casting, through hands-on fishing trips. This camp is targeted toward those with an interest in fishing, but with limited experience. Participants must be at least 10 years old, and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Participation costs $150 per person. Fishing camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Becoming an Outdoorswoman (BOW), June 6-8 and Aug. 8-10: Becoming an Outdoorswoman (BOW) are interactive workshops for adult women who are interested in learning outdoor skills. Participation in BOW requires an application, costs $150 per person, and participants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants can apply individually or with a group of up to four, though each participant must fill out a separate application.
Beyond BOW, July 31-Aug. 3: Beyond BOW will also be offered this year for participants with more advanced skills and knowledge, focusing on fly-fishing. Participants do not have to have attended BOW to attend Beyond BOW, but must be at least 18 years old and submit an application. The cost is $150 per person.
Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Academy, Aug. 14-17: The Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Academy, designed for college students, is a chance for students to build skills for a career in conservation. During the overnight camp, participants will learn directly from Wyoming Game and Fish biologists and gain skills needed to pursue a career in the outdoors. Food and lodging are included in the program, and the cost to attend is $50. Participants must fill out an application to attend this camp.
Full details, packing information, a list of activities and registration forms are available on the Game and Fish website at wgfd.wyo.gov/education-camps/camps.
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