The Arizona Deer Association is a non-profit, volunteer-run
organization dedicated to preserving deer and deer habitat in the state of
Arizona. The members of the ADA are a diverse group and include hunters,
lawyers, teachers, construction workers, and people from all walks of life
and all spectrums of society. Members are the heart of the organization and
member participation is the key that helped the organization grow from its
inception at a backyard barbeque to one of the largest conservation
organizations in the state. Currently, we have about 500 members who are
involved in all kinds of projects such as habitat improvements, youth camps,
and our annual banquet.
Habitat improvement projects are usually conducted over
a weekend, and can consist of building or repairing deer waters, clearing
scrub or other damaging vegetation, or even reseeding some areas.
Our Youth Camps are set up to provide young deer
hunters with the information they need to be successful in the field. At
the camps, junior hunters can find food and hospitality, a scout to assist
them with finding game, or help with field dressing their trophy. Our Youth
Camps are posted on the website, and as the time draws nearer, we will
provide detailed directions for reaching the camps.
Our fundraising banquet is the highlight of our year,
but it takes an incredible number of people to pull off an event of this
magnitude. Nearly 700 people attend, and the organization raises an average
of $90,000 annually. This total does not include the revenue from the state
of Arizona tags auctioned that night. At the 2003 banquet, we offered 32
live auction items, 112 raffle items, and 134 silent auction items. It
takes a wealth of volunteers to organize the banquet, solicit these
donations, set up the day of the banquet, and run these various events.
Are you interested in helping deer in Arizona? Come
join us and let's work together to improve deer habitat in Arizona!
Join now! You can purchase a membership online
below using Paypal or
click here to get a form to fill out and mail in.
Your membership provides the following:
Active support for mule deer and
whitetail in Arizona
One year subscription to the ADA’s
publication – The Arizona Deer
Times
Memberships are tax-deductible
Regular Membership $40.00
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Youth Membership $20.00
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Sustaining Membership $100.00
(provides additional support for ADA programs beyond a regular
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Life Membership $1000.00
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