NWTF Recently Celebrated National Pollinator Week

National Wild Turkey Federation celebrates National Pollinator Week National Pollinator Week: June 19 – 25, 2017 EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation works throughout the year to improve habitat not only for wild turkeys but also for some of our upland habitat’s most important visitors — pollinators. Bees, birds and butterflies are …

Norco Young Adult Pheasant Hunt Program Committee Meeting June 7, 2017 at 6:30 in the Norco Clubhouse

Norco Young Adult Pheasant Hunt Program Committee Meeting June 7, 2017 at 6:30 in the Norco Clubhouse Norco Members interested in helping out should attend; earn volunteer hours Meeting Agenda: -Set dates for shooting training, -Pre-hunt and hunt dates, – Organize trap and skeet mentors for shotgun training – Pre-hunt instructors …

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 …

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 …

MA Introduces Special License Plate for Sportsmen – Benefits Support MA Wildlife Habitat

  The MA Chapter of The Sportsmen’s National Land Trust is dedicated to saving land, managing wildlife habitat and providing recreation areas for the public.  Proceeds from our new MA license plate will go towards preserving and improving habitat for generations to come.  750 pre-orders are needed for the Plate …

Norco Youth Turkey Hunt Volunteer Mentors Needed – April 22, 2017

For the upcoming MA Youth Turkey Hunt Program in April, Norco is seeking 10 volunteer mentors for April 22. A mentor needs to have a valid hunters license, FID card, be experienced in hunting turkey and have appropriate hunting clothes. Anyone adult interested in being a mentor should contact Duffy …

Norco member Kelly Dalbec honored for her volunteer efforts as a MassWildlife Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor

Norco hats off and says – “Congratulations to Kelly Dalbec!” “There’s nothing more exciting than calling a turkey, and having it call back to you,” Ms. Dalbec said. “Award-winning outdoorswomen share love of sport”  , Worcester T&G Article , click here Turkey Federation Honors MassWildlife Staff  (and Norco member Kelly Dalbec) …