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.