Post by ridge on Jun 9, 2021 0:28:22 GMT -5
Classes offer chance to get into turkey, pheasant hunting and shooting sports
Several state parks will host introductory classes in June to help newcomers get started with turkey and pheasant hunting and archery.
Intro to Turkey Hunting Clinic
This "A to Z" class, in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, will cover everything you need to know to get started hunting wild turkeys, including how to find a location, scouting, calling and gear. There also will be an intro to BB gun shooting, with top shooter awards handed out at the end.
Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Middleville), June 10
Hartwick Pines State Park (Grayling), June 26-27
BB Gun Shoot
Join us as we team up with the National Wild Turkey Federation for this intro to BB gun shooting class. Top shooter awards will be handed out at the end.
Ionia State Recreation Area (Ionia), June 12
Mitchell State Park (Cadillac), June 19
Sterling State Park (Monroe), June 22
Archery 101
This introductory archery course, suitable for ages 5 and up, will consist of a brief educational portion, a “get to know your bow” segment and some active target shooting practice.
Proud Lake Recreation Area (Commerce Township), June 3
Proud Lake Recreation Area, June 17
Rec 101: Pheasant Friday
Join representatives from Pheasants Forever and learn about firearm safety and this organization's effort to restore pheasant habitat. Participants will get a hands-on opportunity to shoot a BB gun with expert instruction in a safe environment and to take part in activities to learn about grasslands and pollinators.
Hayes State Park (Onsted), June 18
Holland State Park (Holland), June 25
Several state parks will host introductory classes in June to help newcomers get started with turkey and pheasant hunting and archery.
Intro to Turkey Hunting Clinic
This "A to Z" class, in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, will cover everything you need to know to get started hunting wild turkeys, including how to find a location, scouting, calling and gear. There also will be an intro to BB gun shooting, with top shooter awards handed out at the end.
Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Middleville), June 10
Hartwick Pines State Park (Grayling), June 26-27
BB Gun Shoot
Join us as we team up with the National Wild Turkey Federation for this intro to BB gun shooting class. Top shooter awards will be handed out at the end.
Ionia State Recreation Area (Ionia), June 12
Mitchell State Park (Cadillac), June 19
Sterling State Park (Monroe), June 22
Archery 101
This introductory archery course, suitable for ages 5 and up, will consist of a brief educational portion, a “get to know your bow” segment and some active target shooting practice.
Proud Lake Recreation Area (Commerce Township), June 3
Proud Lake Recreation Area, June 17
Rec 101: Pheasant Friday
Join representatives from Pheasants Forever and learn about firearm safety and this organization's effort to restore pheasant habitat. Participants will get a hands-on opportunity to shoot a BB gun with expert instruction in a safe environment and to take part in activities to learn about grasslands and pollinators.
Hayes State Park (Onsted), June 18
Holland State Park (Holland), June 25