Golden-Winged Warbler Initiative - National Wild Turkey Federation

Classes to choose from!
ARCHERY
Learn about this fast growing sport. Do you want
to learn backyard recreation, competitive target
shooting, or maybe you want to go bow hunting?
You will learn how to select equipment that fi ts you
and there will be lots of hands-on instruction.
SOAP CRAFTING
Also known as “melt & pour soap making”. In
this hands-on class you will learn 3 popular
techniques. We will start with a pre-made glycerin
soap that you will melt, add and mix scent,
ground oatmeal, and powdered goat’s milk. We
will discuss interesting things you can put into
your soap, and fi nally you will see how to package
your works of art to impress. All students will take
home handouts and 2 bars of soap.
SHOTGUNNING
You will become familiar with differnt types of
shotguns, ammunition and proper gun fi tting. Time
will be spent at the range where you will shoot clay
birds.
OUTDOOR SURVIVAL
Gain the knowledge, skill and attitude that surviving
an outdoor emergency requires. This course will
deal with the mental things you need to know about
survival, as well as the physical aspects: food, water
and shelter.
PISTOLS/.22 RIFLES
Participants will learn proper handling of .22 rifl es
and pistols, shooting positions, and basic shooting
techniques. there will be lots of practice time.
FISHING
Develope basic skills needed to catch fi sh: casting,
knot tying, lure selection, fi sh identifi cation, fi shing
locations and equipment choice and use.
CHILDREN & THE OUTDOORS
Take a nature hike and learn fun ways to introduce
your children to the outdoors.
SELF PROTECTION
If you travel alone, make those late night trips to
the grocery store, or are just interested in basic self
protection tips, this class is for you. Come and learn
basic moves that every woman should know.
OUTDOOR COOKING
Food always tastes better when it’s cooked outside.
Don’t go hungry in the outdoors! This class covers
methods, equipment and recipes for delightful
tummies.
GEOCACHING
Geocaching is a Hi-Tech treasure hunt developed in
2000 that has become the fastest growing sport in
the world. Geocachers hunt for treasures that have
been hidden by other cachers and challenged to fi nd
them. This class will explain the history of the GPS,
Geocaching and how the game is played.
Then we will go on a hunt or two.
HUNTING WITH DOGS
This class will consist of training a hunting breed,
from basic obedience and training fi eld commands.
TRAPPING/FURBEARERS
Learn about the furbeareres of Pennsylvania. This class will
include identifi cation, humane trapping standards and
devices and equipment placement.
OUTDOOR FIRST AID
This course is hands-on, providing you with the skills and
confi dence needed for making medical care decisions for
those who spend time outdoors. Preparedness, stressing
the “buddy system”, fracture stabilization, bandaging,
recognizing serious injury/illness, animal bites will be
covered.
Evening Activities - Join in on the fun each evening as
we socialize and explore great activities.
What could be more perfect for a St. Patrick’s weekend celebration tion
than green food? Tickle our taste buds and bring in your
favorite green food or Irish dish for Friday evening.
Winner gets $100 in Raffl e Money to spend at the event!
Drive away all your negative energy....create your own prayer or smudge feather
made out of genuine turkey and goose feathers in this optional class.
Pre registration is required.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
MARCH 8
Space is Limited!
EMERGENCY BRACELET
In this class you will learn how to make a Paracord
Survival Bracelet. In an emergency, you can use paracord
for lashings, tourniquets, shoelaces, snares, tying splints,
or, if you tease out the threads, even fi shing lines and
sewing threads. This bracelet lets you carry a useful
amount at all times.
NRA REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
Improve your personal safety strategies with NRA’s
Refuse To Be A Victim ® Program. Experts agree that
the single most important step toward ensuring your
personal safety is making the decision to refuse to
be a victim. That means that you must have an overall
personal safety strategy in place before you need it.
This course will teach you a variety of personal safety
tips and techniques you need to improve your safety
and security, avoid dangerous situations and avoid
becoming a victim.
WALL CLIMBING
Are you up for a new challenge? The climbing wall will
provide a wealth of opportunities to have fun while
enhancing self-esteem and confi dence. It involves
adventure, risk-taking and attempting the unusual,
while encouraging participants to test their limits.
You don’t have to be the
ourdoorsy-type to enjoy Women
in the Outdoors, just get out
there and try something new!
SUNDAY FEATURED
PRESENTATION for ALL:
NWTF AND OUR MISSION
In this short introduction you will learn that NWTF
volunteers come from all walks of life to engage in
conservation and preserve the hunting heritage we all
hold dear.
LETS TALK TURKEY
You ‘ll have an opportunity to learn about wild turkey
and its habits. Learn calling techniques, equipment,
camoufl age and set-up techniques to improve your
chances of seeing, photographing and bagging one of
these magnifi cent birds.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The cancellation deadline is March 1, 2013
If you cancel after March 1st, you will be responsible for your program fee.
No refunds. You may send a substitute if you cannot attend.
Organizing the WITO event takes place months in advance and every effort is made to offer all scheduled
classes. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, instructors, topics and schedules may
change. In the event of an unforeseen class cancellation, participants will be offered an alternative class.
Call for availability
This event WILL NOT be cancelled due to inclement weather, so please come prepared.
after this date. You will receive a confi rmation letter/directions to the facility and items to
bring when your registration form and check have been received.
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