Women on the Wing Learn to Upland Hunt Multi-Day Weekend

TENTATIVE Schedule of Events
DAY 1:           Friday, February 9, 2024

Time              Schedule

6:00 PM        Cocktails & Mingling

6:30 PM        Come & Go with tasty Hors d'oeuvres

7:00 PM        Brief Introductions, Pass out Swag Bags, Mingling, Games & Camaraderie 

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DAY 2:          Saturday, February 10, 2024

Time             Schedule *Note that this schedule may be switched around pending weather conditions

7:30 am        Early Morning Coffee with Light Continental Breakfast Buffet

8:30 am        Intro to PFQF: Who, Why, What and how you matter 
9:00 am        Gear in the Field & Available Electronic Tools for use in the field 
9:30 am        Shotguns and Safety- Breaking it all down
10:30 am      Partially outside weather permitting: Learn Habitat for Better Success & Where to Hunt 

Noon             Sandwiches and Snacks 

1:00 pm        Short Films Demo working with Bird Dogs and other Hunters
2 - 4 pm        Shoot some Clays!
4 - 5 pm        First Aid Presentation – First Aid for Sporting Dogs

5:30 pm        Wine & Wings
6:00 pm        Dinner and Campfire
7:00 pm        Film Fest and Camaraderie!

DAY 3:          Sunday, February 11, 2024
Time             Schedule *Note that this schedule may be switched around pending weather conditions
7:30 am        Early Morning Coffee with Light Continental Breakfast Buffet

8:30 am        Pre-Field Talk / Hit the Fields! 

10:30 am      Cleaning Birds and Food Preparation

Noon             Raffle Prizes + Sandwiches and Snacks + Visit Pro Shop > then depart!

>>>LIMITED SPACE - PLEASE RSVP BY NO LATER THAN February 8, 2024<<<

FOOD

Your registration fee covers all food for the weekend!  Begin each day with coffee, and continental breakfast.  Lunches for Saturday and Sunday will consist of sandwich and snack station to stay energized.  Friday night starts off the event with Hors d'oeuvres and wine.  Saturday's dinner will be a food feast.

LODGING

There are 6 rooms with 2 beds and a bathroom on site that will be shared among the participants included for lodging.  All participants will have their information shared with the lodge in case of emergency. 

HUNTING

You will have opportunities to hunt a variety of fields.  Whether you're a fully experienced hunter or want a mentor working with you, support will be provided. Maybe you aren't ready to carry a loaded shotgun, but want to experience how to hunt upland birds with bird dogs, that is okay too!  We will be hunting in small groups and learning how to approach each field with guides and bird dogs.

TAKE-AWAYS / ACTIVITIES

There will be a variety of fun activities:  Booting up the bird dog, first aid demonstrations; processing a harvested bird from field to table; where to hunt, tools that are helpful in the field and more!  Night-time activities will include: a Film Fest, entertaining games and prizes, campfires, story times, smore's, lots of camaraderie, and more!

BONUS

Lots of door prizes and give aways - PLUS, your own copy of Hank Shaw' Pheasants, Quail, and Cottontail cookbook!  Saturday's no-charge clay target practice is also included for those who can participate.

WHAT TO BRING

Bring your shotgun, ammo and hunting gear along with hunting license, and ID.  All persons in the field must wear hunter-orange - we will have orange vests available.  Don't forget your ice chest to store your processed birds, and any specially needed toiletries for the cabin.  All registrants will receive more information about what to bring after registration closes and prior to the event. If you don't have a shotgun or forget ammo, a shotgun is available for rental and ammo is available for purchase. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

In an effort to provide access for all, a scholarship for this event is available to any woman in need, contact event organizer for details.

LOCATION

The Buffalo Nickel Lodge, 21288 33rd Ave, Greensburg, KS 67054