AZ MUDBUGS BOG TANK CRAWFISH BOIL

📅 June 6th, 2026 | 9am -Noon

📍 Bog Tank Lake – Fort Apache Indian Reservation

🎣 In partnership with the White Mountain Apache Tribe Game and Fish during their Annual Kids Fishing Derby

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly educational event at beautiful Bog Tank Lake in the White Mountains of Arizona!

The Arizona Mudbugs, in partnership with the White Mountain Apache Tribe Game and Fish, will be on site during the Annual Kids Fishing Derby to demonstrate how to trap, prepare, and cook invasive crawfish (crawdads)—right where they’re caught.

We’ll be catching crawdads directly from Bog Tank Lake and preparing them on site with all the classic boil fixings—corn, potatoes, seasonings, and more.

🌱 What This Event Is About

This is a hands-on learning experience focused on:

• Why crawfish are an invasive species in many Arizona waterways
• How responsible harvesting helps protect fish habitat and water quality
• How crawfish can be a sustainable, local food resource
• Safe, ethical methods for trapping, cleaning, and cooking crawfish

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly educational event at beautiful Bog Tank Lake on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation home of the White Mountain Apache Tribe.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Should Attend

• Families attending the Kids Fishing Derby
• Anyone curious about conservation, food sustainability, or outdoor skills
• Community members who want to learn something new and fun

🤝 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• We are looking for volunteers to help with:
• Trapping and handling crawfish
• Cooking and food prep
• Educational demos and public engagement
• Setup, breakdown, and general support
• 👉 No experience required — just a good attitude and willingness to help!
• 👉 Great opportunity for students, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation-minded folks.

• ✅ FREE to the public
• ✅ Educational
• ✅ Family-friendly

Come learn, help protect our waterways, and enjoy a unique hands-on experience alongside an amazing community event.