Norco 2018 Ice Fishing Derby Canceled Due to Unsafe Ice Conditions

Due to the recent warm-spell this past weekend and forecasted to continue through the scheduled Ice Fishing Derby on the 17th, the Derby is canceled. Do exercise caution and stay off the ice even if we get into a brief deep-freeze, since it can take days and days for ice …

Norco hosted the Second Safety Class for First Aid/CPR/AED and Gunshot Wound Management

On February 10th, Norco hosted a class for 12 students to obtain 2 year certifications for First Aid/CPR/AED, Gunshot Wound Management, and Blood  Pathologens.  The instructor Scott Goldstein, a high-energy Fire Dept Chief and trainer from Baltimore County Fire and Medical Training Inc, provided a full day of practical training …

Gun Shot Trauma Kits Now at the Norco Trap and Rifle/Pistol Ranges

Norco  Gun Shot Wound Trauma (GSW) Kits now at the trap and rifle/pistol ranges The trap range kit is in the desk, top right drawer.  The trap house is open M 6-9PM, Thursday (6-9PM), and Saturday (1-4PM), and special programs such as Youth Pheasant Hunting. The rifle/pistol range kit is in …

Norco to Host Women in the Outdoors Program July 28th

At the January Norco Members Meeting, Women in the Outdoor’s regional leader (and Norco member) Kelly Dalbec presented an overview of the Women in the Outdoors Program and made a proposal to Norco to host the event in 2018.  The membership voted in favor to host the program, on July …

Pheasant Taxidermy Class Session 2 Concludes with 9 Pheasants Ready for Display

On Sunday, January, the class reconvened for session 2. At the end of session 1, the instructor left with the student’s pheasant which was feathers, skin, bone, and wire supports for the wings and legs. The birds were tumbled dried in moisture absorbing media. https://www.norco.club/2017/12/18/taxidermy-class-session-1-all-students-learning-the-trade-and-technique-with-flying-colors/ Session 2 transforms the pheasant to …

Worcester County League 2018 Junior Conservation Camp Applications Now Accepted

WCL is now accepting applications for youth ages 13-17 to attend 2018 Junior Conservation Camp for free. Applications are due on or before March 17, 2018. WCL selects 3 applicants based on their essays. The excellent 10 day program imparts a range of skills and knowledge spanning shooting, fishing, camping, …

Taxidermy Class Session 1 – All Students Learning the Trade and Technique with Flying Colors

The Norco hosted Taxidermy Class led by self-taught taxidermist Curt De Villers went off without a hitch, whereby a full day of leading hunters/students through the first stage of mounting a pheasant. The major steps for session 1 were: separate the carcass (meat and entrails) from the skin/feathers; detailed work …

Norco 2018 – Club Organized Fishing Trip Survey

Please take the Norco Fishing Trip Survey to help Norco decide whether to organize none, one, or more fishing trips based on membership interest. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GS25S79    Once you start the survey, there are a few questions that must be answered….Norco values your input.   The survey is being taken now in …