HUNTING AND SHOOTING SKILLS CLASSES

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Complementary hands-on classes build on the foundation of our required hunter education course to increase your skills in the field. Check the calendar below for workshops and courses near you.

Learn

Basic and advanced rifle and shotgun shooting

Introduction to trap and skeet

Wildlife identification

Introduction to deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting

Advanced hunting techniques

Hunting Events

Hunting: Shotgun Selection & Shotgun Fit for Turkey Hunting

Register by February 22

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – 3:00pm to 3:45pm

Location: Virtual

Why do hunters miss that perfect turkey shot at close distances? Conservation Educator Dee Dee Dockins will explain the differences when shooting a shotgun at moving and stationary targets. Understand the concept of point of impact, patterning, gun fit and optics and how to make adjustments to make that shot a success.

Hunting: Turkey Hunting Safety

Register by March 2

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: Virtual

Don’t ever assume you are the only hunter in the woods. Test your skills through many different hunting scenarios “gone wrong” so you will hunt safely and defensively this season. Conservation Educator Dee Dee Dockins and guest host Protection Captain Russell Duckworth will give you the tools you need to be safe in the field as well as additional considerations when hunting on public land. Time will be reserved at the end of the program for questions.

Hunting: Intro to Turkey Hunting

Register by March 18

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021 – 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

Registration required (ages 11+) and adults, children ages 11-15 must be accompanied by a registered adult

Spring is here, and the toms are strutting. That can only mean one thing to some people; spring turkey season is here! For more than 50 years, Missourians have enjoyed pursuing these large elusive birds. Join us as we explore the basics of turkey hunting, including locations, equipment, techniques and more.

Hunting: Youth Turkey Hunt for new hunters

Register by March 29

Date: Friday, April 9, 2021 – 4:00pm to Saturday, April 10, 2021 – 7:00pm

Location: Wood Station

This is an awesome opportunity for new hunters to go turkey hunting with an experienced mentor, learn about turkeys, and maybe even harvest one. Hunter must be between 7 and 15 years of age and have never harvested a bird. Shotguns and ammo will be provided to those who need them.

This is a partnership event with the Kenneth Kirchman Foundation.

The foundation will provide the venue, food, gear, and hunting ground.

Friday Clinic:

Participants will practice shooting and calling in turkeys. The kids will also meet their mentors and learn tactics for harvesting a turkey.

Saturday Hunt:

The kids will start the morning out by going hunting with their Mentors. Lunch will be provided after the hunt, as well as other activities.

Questions? Contact Rob at (660)785-2420