Saint Charles

Region
Saint Louis
FIPS code
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Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 2

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 2 Description:

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2

Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. This includes how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.

Game Bird Hunting

Are you interested in waterfowl hunting? Would you like to learn about identifying waterfowl from the comfort of your own home? If so this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of identifying Missouri's waterfowl live and online for you to enjoy.

Archery

Discover the excitement of crossbow shooting in this hands-on program offered by MDC. Whether you're interested in recreational target shooting or preparing for deer hunting season, participants will learn the fundamentals of crossbow safety, equipment operation, and shooting techniques from MDC instructors. After a brief instructional session, participants will have the opportunity to shoot a crossbow and practice their skills on the range.

Wild Edibles

Join us at August A. Busch as we peruse our persimmon patch and look for the perfect persimmons to pick and try! If you’ve ever tried an unripe persimmon, you know how important it is to pick them when they’re just right. In this program, we will learn how to identify Persimmon trees and how to process the fruit. We will also be doing some basic outdoor cooking in our Dutch Ovens, making some tasty apple-persimmon cake! While we wait for our dish to cook, we will talk about some basic rules of foraging and learn more about what kind of wild edibles are currently in season in Missouri.

Hunter Education 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.

Hunter Education 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.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 1

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:

*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.

Nature Art

As the sights and sounds of summer begin to fade let’s celebrate all the season has to offer by celebrating a beloved summer mascot. The flashes of the firefly have faded but the love of these insects prevail throughout the cold dark winter. Join us as we learn about fireflies including what we can do over the fall and winter to help harled them back next summer and make a piece of art to light those long winter nights.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 1

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:

*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.

Outdoor Skills

Do you know what to do if you get lost in the woods or become stranded with little supplies? If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, knowledge is the most valuable things to have. Join us for a presentation and hands-on practice covering how to acquire food, water, and shelter in the woods. This class is designed to help complete novices become comfortable and confident in their ability to survive.

Please register each person attending individually.