This seminar is designed specifically for new hunters and will cover turkey biology, effective turkey calls, how to pattern your shotgun, how to butcher your turkey, and lots more.
The seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Vermont Wilderness School, Croker Hall, 60 Austine Drive, Brattleboro VT 05301.
This seminar is designed specifically for new hunters and will cover turkey biology, effective turkey calls, how to pattern your shotgun, how to butcher your turkey, and lots more.
The Learn to Hunt Spring Turkey Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club, 5365 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677.
Taught by Let’s Go Fishing Instructor Sam Shultis this seminar offers an in depth look at fishing rods & their applications. Throughout the course we will discuss rod selection, fighting technique, line selection and much more. The course will leave you with the knowledge you need to not only select rods but also how to use them appropriately.
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp: 636 point of pines rd. Castleton VT 05735
Try your hand at the NWTF's Vermont Turkey Calling Contest being held at the Vermont Yankee Classic Sportsman's Show in Essex Jct VT at 9:00am.
For more information, please contact Ron LaFreniere at (802) 434-4274.
Are you new to hunting waterfowl and upland game birds and want to learn more? Then this is the course for you!
Volunteer instructors and F&W staff will guiding you through a day of learning techniques for harvesting, processing and cooking your game bird.
This course is geared toward new adult hunters and families.
Location: North Country Sportsman's Club, Williston VT
This three-day advanced trapping workshop is for those who have already been certified in trapper education and will include in-depth, hands-on trapping instruction, covering topics such as furbearer biology, land trapping methods, water trapping methods, and fur handling.
Lodging will be provided at Buck Lake Green Mountain Conservation Camp (in cabins, so be prepared to bring your own bed sheets/sleeping bag, pillows, etc.). Meals will be provided from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Any participant under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost to attend this seminar is $25.00 per person. Make all checks payable to the Vermont Trapper’s Association.
For any questions or to register contact: Kevin Lawrence 5449 Main Street, Newbury, VT 05051, cell number 802-280-5884 or e-mail nedappleman@gmail.com. Register early as space is limited!
This event is sponsored by the Vermont Trappers Association and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
Friday, October 1, 2021 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, October 2, 2021 7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 3, 2021 7:00am - 2:00pm
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Want a chance to brush up on your firearms handling skills before the seasons start? Did you take the online training or in-person course but want to get your hands on a firearm in a safe and controlled environment? This is the seminar for you!
Where: Kehoe Conservation Camp, Castleton, VT
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As of 2020, crossbows are legal archery equipment anywhere a vertical bow can be used. This seminar is designed for new hunters or experienced hunters who may not be familiar with crossbows. We will talk about the way the crossbow works and the differences between vertical bows and crossbows as well as the safety precautions for both. We will have several different variants of the crossbow so we can demonstrate how they work. We will also go over the laws pertaining to crossbows and bow hunting in general.
Where: Sportsman Inc, Guilford VT
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This educational talk lead by VTFWD Biologist Kim Royar, will discuss the history of land use change in Vermont and its influence on wildlife populations over time, in particular, beaver, otter, bobcat, wolves, and coyotes. A celebration of the successes of 20th century conservation efforts that brought many of Vermont’s iconic species back from the brink of extinction.
Where: Intervale Center, Burlington, VT
Masks are suggested for participants. Other COVID-19 guidelines may be in place.
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Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Sportsman Inc., 2081 Creamery Road, Guilford, VT
Learn how to safely and effectively hunt spring turkeys! Bring your questions, a mask, a chair, and dress for the outdoors. The seminar will take place outside at the pavilion.
