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July 2017
2017 Massachusetts Women in the Outdoors Event – Auburn MA
Women in the Outdoors is dedicated to providing interactive educational outdoor opportunities for women ages 13 and older. Local chapters throughout the nation conduct outdoor learning events featuring hands-on activities. http://www.masswito.com/home.html The chapters and events are part of an outreach program by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), www.nwtf.org . The Women in the Outdoors Program supports both hunting and non-hunting activities. All Women in the Outdoors members do not necessarily participate in the act of hunting; however it is…
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September 2017
Training – First Aid/CPR/AED and Gunshot Wound Management
For more details and to pre-register, visit https://www.norco.club/2017/06/04/first-aidcpraed-and-gunshot-wound-management/
Find out more »Defensive Handgun 4
Defensive Handgun 4 builds on Defensive Handgun 3. Several of the skill to be developed include more scenarios while shooting in lateral motion and multi-target objectives. More details to follow. See DH3 Class description for class costs and what the student should bring.
Find out more »MA Outdoor Exposition , also known as Big MOE
Brief History: The Massachusetts Outdoor Expo, fondly referred to as The Big M.O.E., started out with a group of sportsmen and women who wanted to create an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn more about outdoor skills, wildlife and conservation. They approached the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in Sturbridge to host the Mass. Outdoor Expo, due to its central location, facilities and the connections the group had to the club. An annual event was born! A couple of years later, members of the Massachusetts…
Find out more »Youth Pheasant Hunt Workshop – Parts 1 & 2 of 3 Part Program
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 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…
Find out more »October 2017
MA Gunlaws Seminar by GOAL for Norco Members (and Guests)
Massachusetts is well known for fragmented and convoluted gun laws. This presentation by GOAL (goal.org), Jon Green, Director of Training, will help to separate fact from fiction and provide attendees with a basic understanding of MA gun law. Get your questions answered - what you can buy where and how, how to transport and store, inheritance in state/out of state, out of state - moving in, state gun registration portal, moving residences in state, pre-ban magazines and provenance, and more.…
Find out more »Northeast Wildlife Trackers 2017 Conference
Two day conference covering these topics Wildlife Conservation, Animal Behavior, Identifying Tracks & Animal Signs, Spiritual & Cultural Lessons in Tracking, Scientific Investigations, Field Applications Cost of conference is $40 The Northeast Wildlife Trackers are a group of enthusiasts who share a passion for collaborative exchanges on all aspects of wildlife tracking in the Northeastern United States. Our mission is to convene, network, motivate, and inspire wildlife trackers across the Northeast. Through our conference, we aim to…
Find out more »December 2017
Pheasant Taxidermy Class, Session 1
A two part class in learning taxidermy with taxidermist Curt De Villers from Spinney Hills Taxidermy Session 1, Dec 17th , 2017, starts at 8am Session 2, Jan 14th, 2018, starts at 8am Anyone interested in attending must have a whole pheasant, if previously frozen - fully thawed for session. Email waynemadams@norco.club if wanting to join this class. Class fee is $45 + pooled money for lunch each session.
Find out more »January 2018
Pheasant Taxidermy Class, Session 2
A two part class in learning taxidermy with taxidermist Curt De Villers from Spinney Hills Taxidermy Session 1, Dec 17th , 2017, starts at 8am Session 2, Jan 14th, 2018, starts at 8am Anyone interested in attending must have a whole pheasant, if previously frozen - fully thawed for session. Email waynemadams@norco.club if wanting to join this class. Class fee is $45 + pooled money for lunch each session.
Find out more »February 2018
Training – First Aid/CPR/AED and Gunshot Wound Management
For more details and to pre-register, visit https://www.norco.club/2017/10/30/first-aidcpraed-and-gunshot-wound-management-2/
Find out more »March 2018
Norco Hosted Youth Program Day – Worcester County League of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Youth Program Day build your own bathouse to take home make your own personalized walking stick for your next hike make a paracord coozie for your favorite can/bottled beverage make a winter birdfood treat for your backyard learn some archery skills, outdoors - weather permitting enjoy meeting like-minded community service volunteers, share some your outdoor experiences and education, and meet new friends be a lucky drawing winner for local business sponsored outdoor gifts and gift cards Program is Free to…
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