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Youth Pheasant Hunt Workshop – Parts 1 & 2 of 3 Part Program

September 23, 2017 @ 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Norco  clubhouse  and  hunting fields 6am to  2pm

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/education-events/young-adult-pheasant-hunt.html

Young Adult Pheasant Hunt

The Next Step for Young Adults Interested in Hunting

Introduction

Youth with pheasant

 

The Massachusetts Young Adult Pheasant Hunt Program was developed by MassWildlife to provide an opportunity for 12-17 year old Hunter Education graduates to practice firearms safety, develop shooting skills, and participate in a special pheasant hunt with a safe, experienced hunter in a friendly environment.

The program is run by participating local sportsmen’s clubs. Contact your local sportsmen’s club to see if it offers this program.Hunter safety is emphasized in all aspects of the program to help build the confidence of young adult hunters so they may feel comfortable hunting alone or with others in the field. This program is more than just a day of pheasant hunting in the field. It is a comprehensive three part outdoor recreation program:

Sept 23, 2017

Part One – Shooting Instruction and Practice. One of the most important elements for becoming a safe and ethical hunter is developing and practicing shooting skills. Young adults will practice the fundamentals of shotgun shooting and firearms safety by receiving hands-on instruction at the club range prior to the hunt.

Part Two – Pre-hunt Workshop. Young adults will have the opportunity to practice all aspects of a safe hunt during a pre-hunt workshop held just prior to the actual pheasant hunt. This will be a hands-on “in the field” session that will include safety exercises such as hunting in a group, zones of fire, crossing safely over obstacles, safely loading and unloading firearms in the field, proper field carries, handling and operating firearms safely, shoot/don’t shoot scenarios and hunter ethics. In addition, the pre-hunt workshop will cover the basics on firearms for upland hunting, ammunition, gear, clothing, and other equipment typically used in upland hunting.

Oct 7, 2017

Part Three – Young Adult Pheasant Hunt. The program culminates with a day in the field pheasant hunting in a relaxed and friendly environment under the watchful eye of a safe, responsible, experienced hunter. It is an opportunity to experience the enjoyment and excitement of watching a dog working a bird; the thrill of seeing a pheasant flush from cover and taking the shot, and then cleaning and cooking the day’s harvest.

Details

Date:
September 23, 2017
Time:
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Organizer

NORCO
Phone:
(978)464-5243
Email:
webmaster@norco.club
Website:
www.norco.club

Venue

Norco Sportsman’s Club
91 Houghton Road
Princeton, MA 01541 United States
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Website:
www.norco.club