Hunting Events

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at archery but haven’t had the chance? Maybe you tried it out as a kid at summer camp but haven’t picked up a bow since. Here’s your chance to learn the basics of shooting a compound bow alongside other beginners interested in learning this new skill. We’ll discuss bow mechanics and safety before we give you the opportunity to practice your aim.

Discover the basics of crossbow shooting in a relaxed setting designed especially for women. The instructor will guide you through proper form, handling, and technique, giving you the confidence to try something new in a safe setting. We’ll meet at the Runge outdoor pavilion before heading to the range for hands-on practice. Dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes and get ready for an empowering experience in the fresh air. Registration required. Ages 16+

Join us to discover the joys of shotgun shooting. We will discuss shotgun nomenclature, stance, dominant eye, mounting, moving the shotgun, and much more. We will provide 20-gauge shotguns and ammunition for those who do not have one. If you plan to use your own, bring a minimum of 50 rounds of new ammunition for your firearm. Make sure all firearms are unloaded before arriving at the range. There should be no live ammunition, or uncased firearms inside the classroom. Please leave all firearms in the vehicle until the class is dismissed including all concealed carry handguns and magazines.

Small Game: Join us as we discuss the nuances of small game hunting. We will go over techniques for squirrel and rabbits, but we will discuss various animals in the small game category. This is a beginner's program. The link to join this class will be sent the morning of the class. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk box for the email. If an email is not received, please send an email to the instructor to let them know.

Trap shooting is a fun and exciting way to further your shotgun shooting knowledge. We will spend time talking about the game of trap, how to mount the gun, hold points, break points, forward allowance, and many more mechanics as it pertains to trap shooting. This program is not for the beginning shotgun shooter as it is an intermediate level program so unless you are beyond the basics in shotgunning this program is not for you. We will provide 20-gauge shotguns and ammunition for those who do not have one. If you plan to use your own, bring a minimum of 50 rounds of new ammunition for your firearm. Make sure all firearms are unloaded before arriving at the range. There should be no live ammunition, or uncased firearms inside the classroom. Please leave all firearms in the vehicle until the class is dismissed including all concealed carry handguns and magazines.

MDC will provide a staffed archery range and equipment for youth and families to experience the joy of archery on Saturday, May 9th during the Montauk Mill Days at Montauk State Park. No registration required.

Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors bring your youngster(s) to learn a new skill and spend time practicing. You don’t have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. No experience is necessary and archery equipment will be provided We will teach and practice the basics and help you perfect your stance to shoot more consistently and accurately.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at archery but haven’t had the chance? Or maybe you tried it out as a kid at summer camp but haven’t picked up a bow since. Here’s your chance to learn the basics of shooting a compound bow alongside other beginners interested in this new skill. We’ll discuss bow mechanics and safety before we give you the opportunity to practice your aim.

Archery is a lifetime sport that can be enjoyed while taking in the great outdoors. ?This program will introduce the fundamentals for safely and successfully shooting a compound bow and will include lots of hands-on practice. Let us be your guides to exploring a new outdoor skill.

This event is for those who want to experience the sport of archery in a structured, supportive environment. All equipment will be provided but please dress for the weather as we will be outdoors.

Ages 9 and up, participants 9-15 must be accompanied by an adult.????

Come to Columbia Bottom Conservation Area and put your basic archery skills to the test! We will learn about archery and archery range safety, how to use a compound bow, and test out our new skills! Following NASP requirements, all participants must be ages 9 and up.

Please note that this program will take place outside, so please dress accordingly, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen.