Outdoor Skills and Adventure Workshops for Adults
Bryant Pond 4-H is excited to offer a series of workshops on various outdoor skills that may introduce you to a new activity, or help you to develop your skills and gain more self-confidence and knowledge about a topic. All workshops will be hands-on and all equipment and materials are provided. Whether you are interested in increasing your knowledge of hunting skills, outdoor recreation, or naturalist skills, there will likely be something for everyone.
Please Note: As our commitment to ensuring all of our participant’s safety we will limit attendance to 12 and will be following all state guidelines for social distancing. We will be following all policies and guidance from the University of Maine, including spacing and face covering when inside of buildings.
Shotgun Shooting
Whether it’s hunting or target shooting that you’re interested in, in this workshop we’ll begin with safe gun handling and basic shotgunning, and then we’ll take it to the sporting clays range for some high flying clay target shooting! Learn proper stance, follow-through, and point and shoot techniques from certified instructors.
All materials and equipment are provided including firearms, shotshells, safety gear, and clay targets. Participants should bring their own lunch and are encouraged to bring their own safety glasses and ear protection. For those that don’t have it, we can provide safety equipment for you.
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- Date: Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
- Start / End Times: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Registration Fee: $60.00
- Location: Bryant Pond 4-H Camp, 17 Conservation lane
- Minimum Age: 18 Years and older
- Group Limit: 12
- Level of Physical Difficulty: Easy
Survival Skills – March 31st, 2022
Are you prepared to survive an unexpected stay in the wilderness? Lost in the forest after what was to be a short hike or trip to the woods? Learn how to be prepared for the unexpected with tips on building a survival kit and key hands-on skills including fire building, shelter construction, water purification, and more.
All supplies and equipment will be provided. Participants should bring their own lunch.
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- Date: Tuesday, March 31st, 2022
- Start / End Times: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Registration Fee: $45.00
- Location: Bryant Pond 4-H Camp, 17 Conservation lane
- Minimum Age: 18 Years and older
- Group Limit: 12
- Level of Physical Difficulty: Easy
Orienteering
GPS use is on the rise, but basic map and compass skills are the keys to navigation in the backcountry. Learn how to read topographic maps and put a compass to use. Orient a map, set a bearing and set a course, and soon you’ll find out how much fun it is! We’ll cover triangulation, declination compensation, and route planning
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- Date: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
- Start / End Times: 12:30 to 3:30pm
- Registration Fee: $35.00
- Location: Bryant Pond 4-H Camp, 17 Conservation lane
- Minimum Age: 18 Years and older
- Group Limit: 12
- Level of Physical Difficulty: Easy
Turkey Hunting
In Maine, turkey hunting is a fun and exciting way to get outside as the sessions change and the thrill of chasing and calling turkeys is like no other. Lucky for us, spring turkey season is right around the corner! In this workshop, we will focus on tips and tricks to make your hunt a success. We will focus on turkey habits and habitats, calling and decoy use, and will have a look into gear for both archery and shotgun hunting. We will also dive into the safe use and handling of shotguns and get some time on the range. You will have the opportunity to try a few different
shotguns so you can find what works best for you! By the time you leave, you will be ready to jump into some camouflage and try talking to a turkey.
All materials and equipment are provided including firearms, shotshells, safety gear, and clay targets. Participants should bring their own lunch and are encouraged to bring their own safety glasses and ear protection. For those that don’t have it, we can provide safety equipment for you.
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- Date: Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
- Start / End Times: 9am to 2pm
- Registration Fee: $50.00
- Location: Bryant Pond 4-H Camp, 17 Conservation lane
- Minimum Age: 18 Years and older
- Group Limit: 12
- Level of Physical Difficulty: Easy
