AFI Oklahoma: 2027 Mid-West Train the Trainer and Wild Pig Hunt

insert_invitation Fri, Feb 12, 2027 4:00 PM (CST) - Mon, Feb 15, 2027 12:00 PM (CST)

location_on Eastern Oklahoma Train the Trainer Site, Colcord, Oklahoma

Details

Join Oklahoma AFI Liaison Robert Land and AFI National Board Western Region Manager Dustin Spilman for the second installment of the 2027 Train the Trainer event series — a multi-day leadership development camp with a real-world twist: wild pig hunting.

This event is designed for leaders within the Armed Forces Initiative program who want to sharpen their skills in a hands-on, dynamic environment. Days will include leadership lectures and training activities, and once the sun goes down, attendees will head into the field in groups and pairs to pursue feral hogs on private land in eastern Oklahoma.

Whether you’re a chapter Liaison, State or Installation leader, National Board member, State Chapter Chair, or BHA Region Manager, this event is built for you.

Event Details

Dates: Friday, February 12, 2027 at 4:00 PM CST – Monday, February 15, 2027 at 12:00 PM CST

Location: Robert Land’s Family Property, Eastern Oklahoma
Exact location and directions will be provided to registered participants.

Cost: Free

Max Participants: 15

Who Should Attend

This event is open to all leaders within the Armed Forces Initiative program, including:

AFI Liaisons
State and Installation AFI leaders
AFI National Board members
State Chapter Chairs
BHA Regional Managers

What to Expect

Each day will include a mix of leadership training and field time:

Leadership lectures and group training sessions (daytime)
Feral hog hunting in groups and pairs (evenings/nights)
Shared meals and community building with AFI leadership from across the region

What to Bring

Tent (limited cabin space available — first come, first served)
Sleeping bag and ground pad
Layered clothing (eastern Oklahoma in February can be cold or warm — plan for both)
Proper footwear for field conditions
Rifle (.223 caliber or larger)
Notepad and pen

A full packing list will be sent to all registered attendees.

Oklahoma Feral Hog Hunting — No License Required

You do not need an Oklahoma hunting license to harvest feral hogs. However, you will need a Feral Hog Night Shooting Exemption, which can be obtained through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation at gooutdoorsoklahoma.com.