Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Learn to Hunt Series - Oneida County

Description

This Learn to Hunt series will meet multiple times in April and May to start preparing participants to hunt woodcock and grouse during the fall hunting season. Spring meetings will orient participants to hunting with a dog, scouting for suitable habitat and incorporate plenty of practice wing shooting at a local sports club.

No previous hunting or firearm experience is required to participate. Registration is required. To register, contact Conservation Warden Tim Otto at 715-889-0292.

Schedule of events:

• April 22 at 6 p.m. - Classroom & Introductions
  Location: Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom, 4321 S Shore Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501
• April 24 at 5 p.m. - Dog Demonstration
  Location: Private Property
• April 29 at 6 p.m. - Classroom 
  Location: Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom, 4321 S Shore Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501
• May 6 at 6 p.m. - Habitat and Scouting
  Location: Fawn Lake Road
• May 8 at 6 p.m. - Trap Shooting
  Location: Hodag Sports Club
• May 14 at 6 p.m. - Trap Shooting
  Location: Hodag Sports Club
• May 15 at 6 p.m. - Trap Shooting 
  Location: Hodag Sports Club
• May 17 at 8 a.m. - Chukar Hunt 
  Location: Private Property
• Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. - Trap Shooting
  Location: Hodag Sports Club
• Sept. 20-30, times will vary - Grouse and Woodcock Hunting
  Grouse season opens Sept. 14 and woodcock season opens Sept. 20.
  Location: State and Oneida County lands
• Oct. 18; date and time TBD - Post-class Meet-up & Debrief