Come spend the weekend learning new outdoor skills with like
minded individuals at Buffalo Ridge Refuge. Participants must be at least 18
years of age and the cost of the workshop is $100 but this includes 3 classes
and all your meals Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Lodging is not included
but camping is permitted, and you must provide your own equipment. Once
registered, you will be emailed a confirmation packet that includes a detailed
agenda, map, and a list of local hotels nearby. For further information,
contact Don Hosse at [email protected]
All-Terrain Vehicle Operation
Basic Archery
Beginning Fly Fishing
Introduction to Paddlesports
Introduction to Firearms
Introduction to Muzzleloaders
Introduction to Sporting Clays
Long Distance Shooting
Map & Compass
Successful Fishing Skills
Trapping
Wild Edibles
All-Terrain Vehicle Operation
Learn the proper and safe way to ride
all-terrain vehicles. After an off-road course, you will hit the trails.
Advanced Paddlesports
Participants will float a section of the
buffalo with instructors and learn advanced paddling techniques. Some paddling
experience is recommended.
Basic Archery
Participants will learn the proper methods
of both field archery and bowhunting. A range will be set up for students to
practice their shooting skills and techniques.
Beginning Fly Fishing
Learn the basics of casting and fly
presentation, types of flies, selection of equipment, and basic knowledge of
flyfishing.
Introduction
to Paddlesports
Participants will get a chance to try out
canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards and learn the different types of strokes
necessary to safely maneuver each type of watercraft.
Introduction to Firearms
Participants will spend time shooting
handguns and rifles in addition to learning the basic types of firearms and
firearms safety.
Introduction to Muzzleloaders
Participants will learn how to load and
shoot a muzzleloader.
Introduction to Sporting Clays
Participants will have an opportunity to
practice shotgun techniques, with an emphasis on hunting and shooting sports.
Long Distance Shooting
Participants will learn and gain a better
understanding of the techniques that are necessary and will be able to have a
crack at shooting up to a mile!
Map & Compass
Participants will learn how to navigate the
woods using a map and compass.
Successful Fishing Skills
Participants will spend the class wetting a
line and learning new fishing techniques
Trapping
You will learn about different types of
traps and how to set them for targeting animals such as coyotes, bobcats,
raccoons, and beavers.
Wild Edible Foray
Join
Windy Hunter for a wild edibles foray through-out the trails of the refuge.