Mpls. Metro Adult Learn to Hunt

This program is intended to provide adults with no prior hunting experience the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of upland bird hunting to begin hunting confidently and effectively on their own. This program will take place over two weekends in the fall. The first weekend will include two full days of activities and instruction.

Weekend One - Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
Day one (Saturday) will include group introductions, instruction on shooting fundamentals, safety and actual shooting. There will also be a dog handling demonstration so participants can observe the thrill of hunting with a canine companion.

Day two (Sunday) will include more practice shooting and a planted bird hunt at a hunting preserve, followed by field dressing and processing game instruction. Participants will also have the opportunity to taste several wild gamebird preparations, opening their eyes to the culinary potential of wild game. 

Weekend Two - Location to be determined:
The second weekend of the program will consist of a one-day hunt in Minnesota for wild pheasant, guided by program instructors. Additional instruction on habitat, cover types, game bird biology, and public access consideration will also be incorporated into the day. 

Additional program goals include:

• Providing a safe, comfortable atmosphere where  adults with no prior hunting experience can learn to hunt
• Provide an opportunity to meet other adult-onset hunters and experienced hunters who can be a resource beyond the program.
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of the hunter's role in conservation and the importance of being a steward of the resource and habitat.

Requirements:

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have completed the Minnesota Hunters Saftey Program before participation in this program - this program can be completed on line: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms_isa/online.html

Dates and Start times:
Sat. Sept 10th: 9:00 am to 5 pm
Sunday, Sept 11th: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Saturday, Oct 22nd: Participants Convene at a location TBD at 8:00 am; hunting starts at 9:00 am. Participants are encouraged to arrange their own lodging on Saturday night and hunt on Sunday!