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 top-notch facility near Dubois. 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

Adventure camp offers an overnight experience for families to build confidence in outdoor skills and enjoy learning together. This camp includes hiking, canoeing, archery and more, and it is targeted at families with minimal outdoor experience. This year’s camp will be held July 17-20. The minimum participant age is 6 years old, and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult. There is no limit on the number of family members who can participate. Participation in this camp costs $150 per person. Adventure camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and registration may close quickly if capacity is met.

Youth Camps

Youth camp is an overnight, seven-day camp for kids ages 12-15. Game wardens, biologists and other agency personnel will showcase aspects of their positions, inspiring campers with a desire to work outdoors. Additionally, participants will enjoy hands-on experiences with animal identification, watersports, scientific research, archery and much more. Two youth camps will be held in 2025:

• Boy’s Camp: June 15-21
• Girl’s Camp: July 6-12

Participation in this camp costs $150 per person. Youth will need to submit an application to this camp and will be notified of their acceptance.

Hunter Education Camp

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. This year’s camp will be held July 23-27. Participants must be at least 10 years old, and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult. There is no limit on the number of family members who can participate. Participation in this camp costs $150 per person. Hunter education camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and registration may close quickly if capacity is met.

Fishing Camp

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. This year’s camp will be held from June 26-29. Participants must be at least 10 years old, and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult. There is no limit on the number of family members who can participate. Participation in this camp costs $150 per person. Fishing camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and registration may close quickly if capacity is met.

Becoming an Outdoorswoman (BOW) 

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) are interactive workshops for adult women who are interested in learning outdoor skills. BOW focuses on building community and creating a nonintimidating learning environment. Classes are taught in engaging and hands-on ways. This year, two BOW camps will be held:

• June 6-8
• August 8-10

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

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 to attend Beyond Bow is $150 per person. The dates for Beyond BOW are July 31-August 3.

Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Academy

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. The Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Academy will be August 14-17. 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.