Post by ridge on Jul 19, 2014 17:09:33 GMT -5
Bear hunting clinic offered in Cadillac Aug. 9, 10 and 16
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering a bear hunting clinic at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac.Three separate clinics are offered and will take place on Aug. 9, 10 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students will learn the ins and outs of bear hunting with experienced hunters and experienced DNR educators. The class will cover habitat, gear, stand placement, baiting, rules and regulations, carcass care, and hide care by master taxidermist Kevin Perry. Participants will spend about four hours in the classroom then go outdoors to learn how to place a stand and bait in the woods.
Participants should bring:
Paper and pencil
Camera
Closed toed shoes
Lunch and water
Proper clothing for the weather. We will be outside rain or shine.
There is no cost to attend this program, however, registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Edward Shaw at 231-779-1321 or email shawe@michigan.gov
Carl T. Johnson Hunting and fishing Center is located at 6087 E M-115 in Cadillac MI.Lodging is available nearby at Pilgrim Village, the Sands Resort, or Mitchell State Park.
The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center is located within Mitchell State Park. A Recreation Passport is required for entry to all Michigan State Parks and will be available to purchase at the front desk the day of the class.
Information about bear hunting, including species information, application periods, drawing result and more are available on the DNR website.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering a bear hunting clinic at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac.Three separate clinics are offered and will take place on Aug. 9, 10 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students will learn the ins and outs of bear hunting with experienced hunters and experienced DNR educators. The class will cover habitat, gear, stand placement, baiting, rules and regulations, carcass care, and hide care by master taxidermist Kevin Perry. Participants will spend about four hours in the classroom then go outdoors to learn how to place a stand and bait in the woods.
Participants should bring:
Paper and pencil
Camera
Closed toed shoes
Lunch and water
Proper clothing for the weather. We will be outside rain or shine.
There is no cost to attend this program, however, registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Edward Shaw at 231-779-1321 or email shawe@michigan.gov
Carl T. Johnson Hunting and fishing Center is located at 6087 E M-115 in Cadillac MI.Lodging is available nearby at Pilgrim Village, the Sands Resort, or Mitchell State Park.
The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center is located within Mitchell State Park. A Recreation Passport is required for entry to all Michigan State Parks and will be available to purchase at the front desk the day of the class.
Information about bear hunting, including species information, application periods, drawing result and more are available on the DNR website.