Deer – Field to Freezer
October 4, Monday, 6 - 8 p.m.
(Ages 11 and up)
Learn the steps necessary to process deer meat yourself. We will demonstrate how to skin and butcher a deer in simple easy steps with minimum equipment. You will learn tips on how to make sure your venison is the best quality possible.
Women’s Beginning Handgun
(Ages 16 and up)
The Women's Beginning Handgun program includes handgun fundamentals, operation, safety, maintenance and safe storage. We start in the Education Center with classroom instruction then move to the range for a live-fire session. Firearms, ammunition, and safety equipment are provided however, you may bring your own handgun and ammunition to the live-fire session. Firearms and ammunition are not allowed in the Education Center
Youth .22 Rifle
(Ages 9 and up)
Interested young people may experience shooting .22 rifles by an instructor. Each participant will be learning safety and the proper techniques of shooting .22 rim fire rifles. Firearms, ammunition, and safety equipment will be provided. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Deer Calling Tactics by Keith Wahlig
August 26, 6pm – 8pm
Getting within rifle or bow range of a buck is always challenging but learning to use deer calls boosts your odds of filling your tag this season.
Calls offer several ways to communicate with deer, but their effectiveness varies by the situation. You’ll become a more effective hunter by adding the following calls to your pack, and learning how and when to use each of them
This event is the stream-side certification to become a Level 1 water quality monitor with Missouri Stream Team.
**You must complete the Level 1 VWQM, Part 1 (virtual) prior to attending this event**
The virtual presentations are available as live events and will be recorded for watching on-demand after 9/3/2021.
For more information on the VWQM program, please visit www.mostreamteam.org/water-quality-monitoring.html
This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online, self-study, or a classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or a student manual with the review questions completed. Students 15 and under must also bring a copy of their birth certificate or other proof of age. The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.
This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online, self-study, or a classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or a student manual with the review questions completed. Students 15 and under must also bring a copy of their birth certificate or other proof of age. The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.
Lesson 3&4
Lessons 1 & 2 MUST be taken before any of the other Discover Nature Fishing Lessons.
Lesson 3: Participants will learn about aquatic habitats, food webs, and the basic biology of common Missouri fish species.
Lesson 4: Participants will learn about various fishing lures techniques, as well as identify and understand Missouri fishing regulations.
Lessons 1&2
Lesson 1: This lesson must be taken before any of the other Discover Nature Fishing lessons 2-4.
Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast fishing pole, how to fasten basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.
Lesson 2: Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills as well as hands-on fishing. Participants will be taught how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various kinds of hooks.