Arizona Elk Society

Youth and adult conservation education. Provides education programs to increase the public understanding of wildlife habitat, the public impact on it, and to teach conservation ethics. These include outdoor adventure day camps, wildlife, outdoor skills camps for youth. AES also provides numerous mentored hunting camps for youth and new hunters. Once a year the AES holds an all day Elk Clinic to teach hunters the ins and outs of hunting elk in Arizona.

Heroes Rising Outdoors AES volunteers provided more than 100 guided hunts for AZ wounded veterans, both men and women. Healing through Hunting is the motto for the program and the veterans expressed the connection to nature and outdoors helps them heal inside. With help from outfitters, guides, veteran organizations, and volunteers AES has taken Az Disabled Veterans on hunts to fulfill their dreams and help them heal. In addition to the hunt experiences AES provides we also have added experiences, including equine therapy, fly fishing, bass fishing, hiking and camping. Membership services Services provided to approximately 1,100 members through the Tracker magazine and other member resources. AES represents members and other stakeholders on issues related to hunting, wildlife habitat, forest health, access issues, threats to elk and wildlife, elk management and more. AES partners with the Az Game Fish, AZ Cattle Growers, AZ counties, ranchers, and state representatives to educate the public and enlist others to protect and support Arizona wildlife and heritage.