White-tailed deer hunting, fly fishing, map and compass skills, and more





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Learning to hunt? Or looking to get started? Join us for a daylong workshop. All experience levels welcome.?
deer hunters walking through woods

*Saturday, September 24? 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Bryant Pond 4-H Camp, 17 Conservation Lane, Bryant Pond, ME
Open to everyone 18+ - no experience or gear required
$95?

Workshops are led by Registered Maine Guides, experienced outdoor enthusiasts, and/or MDIFW and Bryant Pond 4-H Camp staff. Registration is required.?

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Choose the workshops that most interest you:





Learn to Hunt: Field Dressing and Tracking
looking for sign

This workshop will cover everything from proper shot placement, to tracking deer, field dressing (a live demonstration on a harvested deer), how to remove game from the woods, and skinning and cooling game meat. (afternoon session)

Learn to Hunt: White-Tailed Deer Hunting
white-tailed deer

Learn about deer habitats, what deer feed on, methods to harvest white-tailed deer in Maine, hunting tactics and equipment, safety, and shot placement. (morning session)

Map and Compass Skills
map and compass lesson

Learn how to take bearings, orient a map, and plot a course of travel. You?ll also learn topographical map symbols and important features. This workshop blends classroom time with outdoor hands-on skills so please dress accordingly. (morning session)




Intro to Fly Fishing and Casting
tying flies

Learn about fly fishing gear, tactics and techniques, and receive an intro to casting lesson?before testing your skills out on the water. Must have a fishing license. (morning session)

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Beginners Guide to Rifle Shooting
rifle shooting

Join us for an afternoon on the range where you will learn basic firearm safety, handling skills, and firearm care and shoot .22 rifles to learn the basics.?(afternoon session)

Archery Shooting Skills
archery shooting

Join our certified 4-H instructors as we explore bow equipment, safe shooting techniques, and tips for accuracy and precision on the range. (morning session)






*Other sustainable living workshop sessions include:?*Wild Edibles: Seeking Nature?s Bounty,?Basics of Fermentation,?Herb Drying and Preservation,?What to do with Your Food Scraps,?Fish Processing and Campfire Cooking, and?A Survival Guide to Being Outdoors in the Fall.

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