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| August 13, 2022 2:30 PM–9:30 PMMore InformationRegister | Bull Frog Gigging WorkshopThis Bull Frog Gigging Workshop is for youth ages 10-17 and will include an evening frog hunt with gigs as well as topics covering the habitat and biology of frogs, safety while in the field, care and cleaning of the game, and legal methods of harvesting frogs. Parents/guardians must stay at the program with the participants. Dinner will be provided and will include a sample of frog legs. NOTE: A hunting license is required for participants 12 years and older. Participants under 12 years of age requires an adult/parent/guardian with a hunting license. Rubber boots are recommended. Come join us for a great small game hunting experience!
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| August 20, 2022 8:30 AM–3:30 PMMore InformationRegister | Youth Shooting and Outdoor Skills WorkshopThis is an exploratory shooting and outdoor skills event for youth ages 7 to 17. Students will learn safe gun handling habits while learning to shoot shotguns, air rifles, bow and arrow, muzzleloading rifles, and .22 caliber rimfire rifles. Non-shooting segments include survival techniques and turkey calling. This is a free event with all safety equipment, firearms, ammunition and lunch provided to all registrants. Space is limited to 32 students and only registered students will be allowed to attend. No walk in participants please. Please register as soon as possible. Parents or guardians of the registering students are welcome to accompany their children as well. If you have questions, please contact Art Kasson at 540-622-6103 and leave a message.
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| August 20, 2022 9:00 AM–4:00 PMMore InformationRegister | Learn to Hunt Waterfowl WorkshopAre you interested in waterfowl hunting or want to improve your existing skills? In cooperation with the Virginia Waterfowlers Association and Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club, this workshop for youth and adults 12 years old and up will focus on three waterfowling topics; wing shooting skills with live fire (firearms and ammo provided but feel free to bring your own shotgun, must be unloaded and cased as well as locked in your vehicle during other segments of this workshop), decoy placement (both duck and goose spreads for different conditions), and waterfowl regulations and identification conducted by Conservation Police Officers. This is a rain or shine event. You should have prior knowledge and experience with your firearm. Shotgun shooting experience is highly recommended.
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| September 23, 2022 4:00 PM–12:00 PM–September 25, 2022More Information | Hunter Skills WeekendThis is the Virginia Hunter Skills Weekend! A hands-on weekend workshop open to ages 11-90+, offering three 4-hour sessions in hunting and hunting-related topics and includes many live-fire range activities. Youth under age 18 must attend with a registered parent. Registration fee is $150.00, includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, and all instruction and use of equipment.
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| October 1, 2022–October 2, 2022More Information | Green Top Outdoor ExpoThis FREE, family-friendly event features 225 sporting life vendors, product demos, and exhibits. Keeping with a Fall Festival feel, there are tons of great food options, live music, and a fun-filled Kid Zone but what makes our show different is the rare one-to-one opportunity to meet and talk with industry experts and celebrities. Company President & CEO Blaine Altaffer said, “For me, the Expo is all about what it offers the attendees. It brings together the right brands and new technologies and wraps it all in expertise and special offers. Consumers benefit from this type of experience-based retail that puts the products in their hands to help make their buying decisions.” We’re celebrating our 75th Anniversary this year, so we are bringing out the big-guns (pun intended) to deliver valuable raffle prizes, national outdoor brand personalities, deep discounts, and specialty items. This year promises to be our best yet! So, mark your calendar and bring the whole family out for FREE outdoor fun! See you there! |