Prepare for hunting season!
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Improve your skills with one of our Next Steps workshops
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Turkey season is underway with more hunting seasons soon to follow. Now is a great time to build skills and confidence with our Next Steps workshops full of information and hands-on learning opportunities that will help prepare you for your time afield. These workshops give you the knowledge and confidence to take the next steps on your hunting journey. All materials are provided by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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Learn to Hunt: Introduction to Shotguns
MDIFW staff with shooting clays
Shotguns are one of the most versatile firearms on the market and can be used for a wide range of species. Whether you?re looking to hunt, bear, deer, waterfowl, turkeys, upland birds, or small game, a shotgun may be one of your best investments! A shotgun may provide the most opportunities for various hunting pursuits. In this workshop, shotgun hunting scenarios will begin with action types and choosing the right choke and shot size for the game you seek. We?ll cover judging distance, shooting at moving targets, and patterning your shotgun. Be prepared to do lots of shooting at the range, where we?ll simulate flushing birds, passing wing shots, incoming waterfowl, and more. This is great for the new hunter or shooter and a great refresher to get ready for the season.
*This workshop will be hands on with our time balanced between practical exercises and live-fire range time open to anyone 12+.?*
*Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, 8:30am - 12pm*
*Location:* Western Maine Fish & Game - 1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME?
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Learn to Hunt: Rifles for Hunting and Recreation
Practicing with a rifle for hunting.
Rifles come in a wide choice of calibers, functions, and designs. They can be used to harvest small game such as squirrel or hare, or big game such as deer, bear, or moose. Learning to correctly use a rifle will increase the enjoyment of a hunt, and you will be more confident in the field. We?ll cover the various types of rifles and their application to types of hunting. Join us to learn caliber selection, ammunition types, and how to sight in a rifle to ensure an ethical harvest. You?ll have the opportunity to use a variety of sighting systems from basic to advanced. We will be working with small-bore rifles while working on developing your skills. *This workshop will be a blend of hands-on demonstration, practice, and live-fire exercises for ages 12+ led by professional staff and range safety officers.*
*Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, 1pm-4pm*
*Location:* Western Maine Fish & Game - 1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME?
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Learn to Shoot: Handloading Centerfire Cartridges and Shotshells
Empty cartridges
The popularity of handloading your own ammunition is growing. This can be a good option if you have an obscure caliber that is hard to find or you would like to switch to non-toxic (copper) ammo. Another advantage is that it allows you to customize your ammunition for specific game species, terrain, and firearm capabilities. Gain a deeper understanding of your equipment while enjoying the pride of self sufficiency and accomplishment. This seminar will cover many of the aspects required to know to begin, including safe firearms handling, and provide information that will help hone existing handloading skills. *There will be no live-fire in this workshop.*
*Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, 6pm-8:30pm*
*Location:* Western Maine Fish & Game - 1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME?
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Learn to Hunt: Whitetail Deer Hunting - Session 1
Hunter in a tree stand
Challenge yourself this fall in pursuit of one of Maine?s most sought after big-game species. This rewarding hunt will bring you closer to your food source and provide sustainable lean proteins to your meals.? It's not too early to start thinking about deer season, and we have the perfect workshops to prepare you. In this workshop you'll learn everything from scouting and finding a spot to hunt to tree stands and selecting the right gear for an ethical harvest. This session will take you through selecting locations, hunting methods, and hunting equipment specific to deer.
Participants will be able to handle different rifles, bows, and crossbows used for deer hunting and learn in the field. *There will be no live-fire in this workshop.*
*Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 9am-12pm*
*Location:* Sportsman Alliance of Maine - 2273 North Belfast Avenue Augusta, ME
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Learn to Hunt: Whitetail Deer Hunting - Session 2
Hunters examining sign
Join us for this second deer hunting session to learn more about what to do before and after the shot. This workshop will show you how to read the shot, track and field-dress your deer, and everything beyond to ensure that your hard work results in high-quality meat for your table.
*There will be no live-fire in this workshop.*
*Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 1pm-4pm*
*Location: *Sportsman Alliance of Maine Outdoor Center - 2273 North Belfast Avenue Augusta, ME
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