You will learn everything about hunting from scouting to butchering meat and everything in between. This is a comprehensive class to make you a better hunter and to help your success rate of harvesting an animal increase. Classes are scheduled on Tuesdays July 9, 16, 23, and 30 here at our offices in Peoria and will run from 2-4 PM each day. We will have knowledgeable instructors. If you are interested in this program please contact russj@arizonaelksociety.org. We will limit this class size to12 and spaces will fill up quickly.
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T223818Z SEQUENCE:1846 LOCATION:7773 W. Golden Lane\, Peoria\, 85345 GEO:33.56403800;-112.22692340 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:AES Offices X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:8 X-COLOR:cca414 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241001T150000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=4;UNTIL=20241022T235900Z UID:FA5BE19B-C323-47C7-9A26-6FFF8749753E SUMMARY:HRO BASS FISHING CLASS CREATED:20240115T234713Z DTSTAMP:20240115T234713Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-bass-fishing-class-2 DESCRIPTION:fishing classes are held at our AES Office. We do have a live streaming option via zoom (more info coming) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:fishing classes are held at our AES Office. We do have a live streaming option via zoom (more info coming)
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T223629Z SEQUENCE:10277356 LOCATION:7773 W. Golden Lane\, Peoria\, 85345 GEO:33.56403800;-112.22692340 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:AES Offices X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:398 X-COLOR:cca414 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028 UID:C9DD901F-4C1B-4683-B156-99735AFD07E0 SUMMARY:HRO Bass fishing trip CREATED:20240120T025103Z DTSTAMP:20240120T025103Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-bass-fishing-trip-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T223713Z SEQUENCE:9920770 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:494 X-COLOR:cca414 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250128T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250128T160000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=4;UNTIL=20250218T235900Z UID:8BD1D699-D916-427B-91AF-07B099D6DB72 SUMMARY:HRO BASS FISHING CLASSES CREATED:20240115T231927Z DTSTAMP:20240115T231927Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-bass-fishing-classes DESCRIPTION:fishing classes are held at our AES Office. We do have a live streaming option via zoom (more info coming)\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:fishing classes are held at our AES Office. We do have a live streaming option via zoom (more info coming)
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T043348Z SEQUENCE:31554861 LOCATION:7773 W. Golden Lane\, Peoria\, 85345 GEO:33.56403800;-112.22692340 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:AES Offices X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:363 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/IMG_1559.jpeg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224 UID:2A49BFF1-77E9-4F77-B8AC-7920BC016413 SUMMARY:HRO bass fishing trip CREATED:20240112T091827Z DTSTAMP:20240112T091827Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-bass-fishing-trip DESCRIPTION:Bartlett Lake is a reservoir that was formed by the damming of the Verde River in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is downstream and to the south of Horseshoe Reservoir. Constructed in 1936–39 by the Salt River Project, the Bartlett Dam and reservoir were named for Bill Bartlett, a government surveyor. Bartlett Lake was the first reservoir built on the Verde River. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Bartlett Lake is a reservoir that was formed by the damming of the Verde River in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is downstream and to the south of Horseshoe Reservoir. Constructed in 1936–39 by the Salt River Project, the Bartlett Dam and reservoir were named for Bill Bartlett, a government surveyor. Bartlett Lake was the first reservoir built on the Verde River.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T030053Z SEQUENCE:31858946 LOCATION: GEO:33.82555600;-111.62555600 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:Bartlet Lake X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:666 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/Bartlett_Lake.png X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/IMG_1559.jpeg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 UID:DFAB7B01-A9E6-4CD0-9D12-7808B98705B1 SUMMARY:HRO Flyfishing trip CREATED:20240112T225318Z DTSTAMP:20240112T225318Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-flyfishing-trip DESCRIPTION:The R-C Scout Ranch is a former working cattle-ranch turned youth camp property. Resting prominently at the base of Christopher Mountain, R-C hosts groups year round and enriches the lives of all those who pass through. Explore our website to learn more about how you can be a part of R-C history! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The R-C Scout Ranch is a former working cattle-ranch turned youth camp property. Resting prominently at the base of Christopher Mountain, R-C hosts groups year round and enriches the lives of all those who pass through. Explore our website to learn more about how you can be a part of R-C history!
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T202923Z SEQUENCE:40426565 LOCATION:19887 AZ-260\, Payson\, 85541 GEO:34.30991090;-111.05239780 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:R Bar C Scout Camp north of Payson X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:949 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/FFpic2.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/HRO.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627 UID:8B1DE624-3535-46E3-9BA9-3C0C80EAC70B SUMMARY:HRO Hiking Series CREATED:20250601T004623Z DTSTAMP:20250601T004623Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-hiking-series-geode-hill-waterwheel DESCRIPTION:Where: Waterwheel Falls & Geode Hill, near Payson \NMeet-Up: Arizona Elk Society office at 7:00 AM (we’ll carpool from there)\N Return: Late afternoon or early evening \NHike Length: Approx. 2 miles total (moderate terrain)\N Lunch: Provided for all participants\N Extras: Geodes and fossils can be found at Geode Hill—bring a hammer if you want to crack a few open! \NNote: Waterwheel requires a day use fee (we’ll help coordinate).This is more than just a hike—it’s a chance to connect, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors with fellow veterans. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking to try something new, we promise a relaxed, supportive, and welcoming environment.\N👉 Interested? Email Russ at russj@arizonaelksociety.org to sign up.And if you know a veteran who might enjoy this, please forward this message to them—we’d love to have them with us.\NWe hope to see you on the trail!\NWarm regards, \NThe Arizona Elk Society & Heroes Rising Outdoors Team X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Where: Waterwheel Falls & Geode Hill, near Payson
Meet-Up: Arizona Elk Society office at 7:00 AM (we’ll carpool from there)
Return: Late afternoon or early evening
Hike Length: Approx. 2 miles total (moderate terrain)
Lunch: Provided for all participants
Extras: Geodes and fossils can be found at Geode Hill—bring a hammer if you want to crack a few open!
Note: Waterwheel requires a day use fee (we’ll help coordinate).
This is more than just a hike—it’s a chance to connect, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors with fellow veterans. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking to try something new, we promise a relaxed, supportive, and welcoming environment.
👉 Interested? Email Russ at russj@arizonaelksociety.org to sign up.
And if you know a veteran who might enjoy this, please forward this message to them—we’d love to have them with us.
Where: West Fork Oak Creek
EMAIL: RUSSJ@ARIZONAELKSOCIETY.ORG
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T205934Z SEQUENCE:2578290 LOCATION: GEO:34.99080000;-111.74315000 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:834 X-COLOR:cca414 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/unnamed.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/unnamed-2.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829 UID:AC9D5B45-7508-4C9B-A014-A3498F9A23D4 SUMMARY:HRO Hiking Series - Red Mountain CREATED:20250601T005014Z DTSTAMP:20250601T005014Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-hiking-series-red-mountain DESCRIPTION:Hiking Series, EMAIL: RUSSJ@ARIZONAELKSOCIETY.ORG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hiking Series, EMAIL: RUSSJ@ARIZONAELKSOCIETY.ORG
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T233539Z SEQUENCE:3278725 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:640 X-COLOR:cca414 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250902T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250902T150000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=4;UNTIL=20250923T235900Z UID:E23A9FF8-2032-4A2B-B56D-B8C354E4F6F9 SUMMARY:HRO FLY FISHING CLASSES CREATED:20240115T234559Z DTSTAMP:20240115T234559Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-fly-fishing-classes-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T233800Z SEQUENCE:46655521 LOCATION:7773 W. Golden Lane\, Peoria\, 85345 GEO:33.56403800;-112.22692340 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:AES Offices X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:689 X-COLOR:cca414 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/HRO.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/FFpic2.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 UID:353D23C4-3F40-4B66-86B3-D97CCA246C8A SUMMARY:HRO - Hiking Series - Bill Williams Mountain CREATED:20250601T004858Z DTSTAMP:20250601T004858Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-hiking-seies-bill-williams-mountain DESCRIPTION:Hiking Series, EMAIL: RUSSJ@ARIZONAELKSOCIETY.ORG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hiking Series, EMAIL: RUSSJ@ARIZONAELKSOCIETY.ORG
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182423Z SEQUENCE:9221725 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:625 X-COLOR:cca414 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/Calendar/BW-Mt.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/Calendar/BW-Mt-sm.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T160000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=6;UNTIL=20251120T235900Z UID:5C49E032-DCA0-4F26-AFBF-B3C92BDC6184 SUMMARY:HRO Vortex Program CREATED:20240112T054630Z DTSTAMP:20240112T054630Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-vortex-program DESCRIPTION:Our VORTEX (Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience) program invites veterans who enjoy the outdoors and want to heal through the ranch lifestyle with horses, farm-fresh air, and campfires.\NThis is a group recreational therapy program using horsemanship, outdoor recreation, service, and more to improve quality of life for veterans, especially those who may be experiencing depression, isolation, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, and similar.\NNo riding or horse experience required. This is not a riding program, although some riding opportunities may be offered. Our focus is on supporting you in getting more out of life based on your strengths, interests, and abilities, not on limitations. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our VORTEX (Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience) program invites veterans who enjoy the outdoors and want to heal through the ranch lifestyle with horses, farm-fresh air, and campfires.
This is a group recreational therapy program using horsemanship, outdoor recreation, service, and more to improve quality of life for veterans, especially those who may be experiencing depression, isolation, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, and similar.
No riding or horse experience required. This is not a riding program, although some riding opportunities may be offered. Our focus is on supporting you in getting more out of life based on your strengths, interests, and abilities, not on limitations.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T234714Z SEQUENCE:46980044 LOCATION:308 W. Siesta ay\, Phoenix GEO:33.36530600;-112.07784100 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:EmpoweRanch X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:702 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/IMG_3205.jpeg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/IMG_3205copy.jpeg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T160000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=2;UNTIL=20251211T235900Z UID:3F821B57-A0FA-4891-B35B-F20DE82E9E12 SUMMARY:HRO Vortex Program CREATED:20240112T054630Z DTSTAMP:20240112T054630Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-vortex-program-2 DESCRIPTION:Our VORTEX (Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience) program invites veterans who enjoy the outdoors and want to heal through the ranch lifestyle with horses, farm-fresh air, and campfires.\NThis is a group recreational therapy program using horsemanship, outdoor recreation, service, and more to improve quality of life for veterans, especially those who may be experiencing depression, isolation, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, and similar.\NNo riding or horse experience required. This is not a riding program, although some riding opportunities may be offered. Our focus is on supporting you in getting more out of life based on your strengths, interests, and abilities, not on limitations. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our VORTEX (Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience) program invites veterans who enjoy the outdoors and want to heal through the ranch lifestyle with horses, farm-fresh air, and campfires.
This is a group recreational therapy program using horsemanship, outdoor recreation, service, and more to improve quality of life for veterans, especially those who may be experiencing depression, isolation, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, and similar.
No riding or horse experience required. This is not a riding program, although some riding opportunities may be offered. Our focus is on supporting you in getting more out of life based on your strengths, interests, and abilities, not on limitations.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T235033Z SEQUENCE:46980243 LOCATION:308 W. Siesta ay\, Phoenix GEO:33.36530600;-112.07784100 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:EmpoweRanch X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:504 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/IMG_3205.jpeg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/IMG_3205copy.jpeg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T170000 UID:1599B763-C3A2-4595-A3A3-65FF40C9974A SUMMARY:HRO Golf Tournament CREATED:20250127T041546Z DTSTAMP:20250127T041546Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-golf-tournament DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Arizona Elk Society's 2nd Annual HEROES RISING OUTDOORS Golf Tournament on February 13th, 2026 at the beautiful Legacy Golf Resort course nestled in the shadow of South Mountain.\NAll proceeds benefit the HEROS RISING OUTDOORS program helping veterans reconnect with outdoor activities that they may have felt were no longer possible. You will be playing a 4-person scramble format on the beautiful Legacy Golf Resort course 6808 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042.\NThere will be lots of food, drinks, and prizes. Every Golfer has an opportunity to win a hole-in-one prize of $10,000 cash!\NSign up your 4-some X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the Arizona Elk Society's 2nd Annual HEROES RISING OUTDOORS Golf Tournament on February 13th, 2026 at the beautiful Legacy Golf Resort course nestled in the shadow of South Mountain.
All proceeds benefit the HEROS RISING OUTDOORS program helping veterans reconnect with outdoor activities that they may have felt were no longer possible. You will be playing a 4-person scramble format on the beautiful Legacy Golf Resort course 6808 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042.
There will be lots of food, drinks, and prizes. Every Golfer has an opportunity to win a hole-in-one prize of $10,000 cash!
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T000635Z SEQUENCE:28842649 LOCATION:6808 S. 32nd Street\, Phoenix\, 85042 GEO:33.38587300;-112.01265300 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:The Legacy Golf Club X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:2047 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/legacy-golf-club.jpeg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/legacy-golf-club.jpeg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 UID:161DFA3C-EA3D-4016-BA8E-C0F2E3CBB4B4 SUMMARY:Bass Reunion Trip CREATED:20260220T000322Z DTSTAMP:20260220T000322Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/bass-reunion-trip DESCRIPTION:Get togather for a nice bass fishing trip to Bartlett Lake X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get togather for a nice bass fishing trip to Bartlett Lake
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T013614Z SEQUENCE:1128772 LOCATION: GEO:33.82555600;-111.62555600 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:Bartlet Lake X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:197 X-COLOR:cc9a35 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/431641156_789746943188406_4275354740884266512_n.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/Bartlett_Lake.png X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=4 UID:74452E6F-970B-4DC2-B3A6-CB42BD8FB1DA SUMMARY:HRO Fly Fishing Classes CREATED:20240115T231749Z DTSTAMP:20240115T231749Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-fly-fishing-classes DESCRIPTION:fishing classes are held at our AES Office. Followed by a flyfishing trip to cacth some real fish X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:fishing classes are held at our AES Office. Followed by a flyfishing trip to cacth some real fish
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T013657Z SEQUENCE:67313948 LOCATION:7773 W. Golden Lane\, Peoria\, 85345 GEO:33.56403800;-112.22692340 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:AES Offices X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:827 X-COLOR:cc9a35 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/FFpic4.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/flyfish-newsletter-01.jpeg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 UID:5233A630-E798-410A-B172-ACDCBC513E59 SUMMARY:HRO Flyfishing trip CREATED:20240120T025019Z DTSTAMP:20240120T025019Z URL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/aes-calendar/hro-flyfishing-trip-2 DESCRIPTION:Once again our Heroes Rising Outdoors fly-fishing group is ready to take on Christopher Creek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Once again our Heroes Rising Outdoors fly-fishing group is ready to take on Christopher Creek
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T011925Z SEQUENCE:66954546 LOCATION:19887 AZ-260\, Payson\, 85541 GEO:34.30991090;-111.05239780 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:R Bar C Scout Camp north of Payson X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1559 X-COLOR:e39494 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/FFpic4.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://arizonaelksociety.org/images/HRO/FFpic3.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR