Forkhorn Camps
MDHA Forkhorn Camps allow youth ages 11-17 both options of: five day, overnight camp experience or a day camp experience that far exceeds the normal firearm and bow hunter education programs. The hands on approach gives youth more knowledge, experience, and comfort in the great outdoors and hunting while maintaining the highest safety standards
FORKHORN CAMP SCHEDULE
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center (EBELC)
Lanesboro, MN Ph: 507-467-2437 / 888-800-9558
www.eagle-bluff.org/camps/
$525 MDHA Members $550 Non-MDHA Members
Forkhorn I
□ 7/9-7/14, 2023
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center (PWELC)
Spicer, MN Ph: 320-354-5894
prairiewoodselc.org
$350
Forkhorn I
□ 6/12-6/16, 2023
9 AM-4 PM Mon.-Thurs.; 9 AM-12 Noon Friday (Range Day)
DAY CAMP FORMAT
Deep Portage Conservation Reserve (DPCR)
Hackensack, MN Ph: 218-682-2325 / 888-280-9908
www.deep-portage.org
Forkhorn I & II: $475 MDHA Members; $500 Non-MDHA Members
Forkhorn III: $525 MDHA Members; $550 Non-MDHA members
Forkhorn I Forkhorn II
□ 6/11-16, 2023 □ 7/9-7/14, 2023
□ 6/18-6/23, 2023
□ 7/2-7/7, 2023 Forkhorn III
□ 8/6-8/11, 2023 □ 7/23-7/28, 2023
ALL GIRLS CAMP
Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC)
Palisade, MN Ph: 1-218-768-4653
www.longlakecc.org/forkhorn-camps
$495
Forkhorn I
□ 6/11-6/1617, 2023
GIRLS CAMP ONLY
□ 6/18-6/23, 2023
□ 7/23-7/28, 2023
OVERNIGHT CAMP FORMAT
YMCA: Camp Christmas Tree (CCT)
Minnetrista, MN Ph: 952-582-8242
$324 MDHA Member per week
$349 Non MDHA Member per week
Teen Forkhorn I Camp (Entering Grades 7-9 in the Fall)
□ 7/10-7/14, 2023
DAYCAMP FORMAT
Baker Outdoor Learning Center (BOLC)
Maple Plain, MN Ph: 763-694-7856
www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org
$375
Forkhorn I
□ 6/19-6/23
DAY CAMP FORMAT: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily)
Forkhorn Summer Camps
Forkhorn I
Ages 11-15
(Contact Each Camp for Age Details)
Includes MN Firearms Safety Certificate
"Forkhorn I" Camps are designed for beginning hunters and provide extensive hands-on instruction of basic firearms safety, shooting techniques in rifle, shotgun, black powder and archery. They also provide hunting tips for both big and small game. This class includes:
- Firearms Safety Certification Education
- Beginning Rifle, Archery & Shotgun
- Wildlife Management
- Whitetail Deer Ecology
- Outdoor Survival Skills
- Map & Compass Orienteering
- Deer Hunting Techniques
- Safe Shooting Scenarios
Forkhorn II
Ages 12-16
(Contact Each Camp for Age Details)
Includes MN Bow Hunter Certificate
"Forkhorn II" Camp is an advanced Forkhorn Camp for youth who are graduates of “Forkhorn I” or who have completed their Firearms Safety Training. This is a more intense camp, taking students through basic whitetail deer hunting knowledge and strategies as well as providing them with advanced training of:- Bow Hunting Certification
- Map & Compass Orienteering
- Specialty Hunting Techniques
- Marksmanship Training
- Ethical Hunting Practices
- Big Game Ecology
- Game Preparation
Forkhorn III
Ages 14-17
(Contact Each Camp for Age Details)
Includes Advanced Hunter Certificate
"Forkhorn III" is designed for youth who already have their Firearms Safety Certificate and hunting experience. This camp is designed for those seeking to expand their knowledge of big and small game hunting tips and techniques, as well as hunter ethics.Topics include:
- Firearms Safety
- Advanced Marksmanship & Wing Shooting Training
- Big & Small Game Biology
- Hunting Techniques
- Bow Hunting Tips
- Tree Stand Safety
- Hunter Ethics & Responsibilities
- Optional: Beginning Handgun Shooting & Safety Training, Shotgun
MDHA Forkhorn Camp Locations
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center (EBELC)
Lanesboro, MN
507-467-2437 / 888-800-9558
www.eagle-bluff.org/camps
Lanesboro, MN
507-467-2437 / 888-800-9558
www.eagle-bluff.org/camps
Deep Portage Conservation Reserve (DPCR)
Hackensack, MN
218-682-2325 / 888-280-9908
www.deep-portage.org
Hackensack, MN
218-682-2325 / 888-280-9908
www.deep-portage.org
YMCA Youth Camps
Camp Christmas Tree (CCT)
Minnetrista, MN
952-582-8242
Camp Christmas Tree (CCT)
Minnetrista, MN
952-582-8242
Forkhorn Camp FAQ
How does a child qualify for a scholarship to MDHA Forkhorn Camp?
To qualify for an MDHA scholarship the child or an immediate family member (parent, grandparent or guardian) must be a current member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. Further requirement dependent on your local chapter. If you are not a member click HERE to sign up today. Membership does not guarantee a scholarship. If you are a MDHA member, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER for a scholarship application.
How do I become a member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association?
How do I choose the best Camp for my child?
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
460 Peterson Rd
Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744
