Explore Your Future In Wildlife Management
Are you interested in a career as a game warden or a fisheries or wildlife biologist?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual Wildlife Youth Camp is an excellent opportunity for youth to explore possible future careers in wildlife management. To give participants a better understanding of wildlife and fisheries management and law enforcement, the entire camp is conducted by game wardens, wildlife and fisheries professionals, and dedicated hunters and anglers.
When is it?
The 2025 Youth Camp at the Goddard facility in Sulphur is June 15-20. This camp is overnight and free!
The application period closes at 11:59 on April 20, 2025.
Who should attend?
Youth camp is competitively open to all Oklahoma youth 14 to 16 years old. All applying youth must have been enrolled in an Oklahoma school the previous year and have an interest in wildlife law enforcement or management.
What will you learn?
Fishing, self-defense, wildlife law enforcement, archery, wildlife identification, rifle/shotgun shooting, ropes course, wildlife management, waterfowl/deer/turkey hunting, and enforcement.
How to Apply?
- Be 14-16 years of age (applicants must turn 14 before June 15, 2025).
- Write an essay (about 75 words) describing why they wish to attend the camp, why they should be selected, and what they expect to learn.
- Provide one letter of recommendation (by someone other than a family member).
- Provide a photograph of a recent outdoor-related event or activity.
- Be ready to have a fun week!
For additional information contact:
Dru Polk - Oklahoma Game Warden Supervisor
(580) 513-6866
dru.polk@odwc.ok.gov