MA Updating Pond Maps

The MA State is into a multi-year program to update pond maps with new detailed  bathymetric (depth) maps using state of the art instrumentation. These revised maps are helping anglers more accurately pinpoint pools and structures, which can lead to a more successful day of fishing and no damaged propeller. …

Youth Turkey Hunt – Successful Outing – Ready for Turkey Dinner

The Norco Youth Turkey Hunt Program culminated with a successful morning hunt on Saturday April 22nd and followed with a group lunch, show-n-tell, and stories.  12 youth hunters and 12 mentors participated this year.  See below the pictures of proud youth hunters with their turkeys, turkey’s being weighed and tagged. …

Basic Hunter Education at Norco in June – signup at MassWildLife

Basic Hunter Education is available in June at Norco.  To signup, go to Basic Hunter Education Courses to signup. or call MA Wildlife at 508.389.7830 The schedule is, weeknights, June 19, 21, 26 at 6PM and Saturday, June 24th, 8AM to 3PM. Seats fill-up quick. This is the only hunter ed class …

Archery – 10 3D Target Course is setup and now open for the season

The walking 10 station archery range is now open! Thanks to Jay and Pete for their time and setting it up this week! The photo gallery now has the 3D targets Also,  there is a score sheet now available electronically to download and print, along course scoring and rules https://www.norco.club/ranges/archery/ …

NSSF Launches ‘You May Be Surprised to Know This about Hunting’ Infographic Educational Campaign

The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has launched a new campaign called “You may be Surprised to know this about hunting” to connect and even surprise the non-hunting public with stories about improved wildlife populations and the conservation efforts of hunters. NSSF presents this campaign in a five-part infographic series …

Youth Turkey Workshop – Students Now Ready to Hunt Safely

Despite the April 1 weather conditions, Norco,  National Wild Turkey Federation, and MA Wildlife instructors and volunteers delivered a successful Turkey Hunting workshop to a room full of youth hunters. Students learned about the many fine points for safe turkey hunting,  turkey calling techniques, and patterning a shotgun.  Youth hunters …