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Date	Event
September 29, 2017–October 1, 2017	Virginia Hunter Skills Weekend Flyer Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, Appomattox, VA Ages 11 – Adult (under 18 must attend with a registered parent, Hunter Education class completion a plus, not required). Early Bird: $120 before Sept. 1, 2017 $130 after Sept. 1, 2017. Deadline to register is September 15. Description: Learn and develop hunting skills from experts to improve your hunting ability and success in the field! Take advantage of expert instruction through a variety of hunter skills workshops including; bow hunting, rifle, skeet, trap, muzzleloading, shotgun, pistol, waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting, predator hunting, survival skills, wild game cooking, tree stand safety, reloading and more. Space is limited. Register Today!
October 6, 2017–October 8, 2017	Eastern Shore Birding & Wildlife Festival Website See website for information on activities.
October 13, 2017–October 15, 2017	Next Level Bowhunting Workshop Website Want to be a more successful bow hunter? Looking for expert instruction? Then this is the workshop for you! Location: Holiday Lake 4H Educational Center, Appomattox, VA Who can attend: licensed, adult bow hunters 18 years of age or older who have completed a hunter education course Time: October 13, 2017 (4:30 PM) – October 15, 2017 (12:00 PM) Class Selections: Bow Hunting Methods & Techniques, Camouflage, Scent Control, Lures, Calls, Treestand use, Placement & Safety, Shot Placement & Recovery of Game, Evening Bow Hunt on a Wildlife Management Area
October 21, 2017	Trapping Workshop Flyer Join Virginia Trapper’s Association certified instructors to learn basic trapping skills including: types of traps, trap selection for various species, and hands on demonstrations of different sets and techniques; including several demos on coyote trapping, and fur handling! Location: Meherrin Volunteer Fire Department, 64 Moores Ordinary Rd, Meherrin, VA 23954 Time: 8 AM – 5 PM Cost: Free Must register by calling 434-392-9645 by October 15, 2017! No walk-ins. Learn more at the flyer link above.
October 27, 2017–October 29, 2017	Next Level Bowhunting Workshop Website Want to be a more successful bowhunter? Looking for expert instruction? Then this is the workshop for you! Location: Jamestown 4-H Educational Center, Williamsburg, Virginia Time: October 27, 2017 (4;30 PM) – October 29, 2017 (12:00 PM) Who can attend: licensed, adult bow hunters 18 years of age or older who have completed a hunter education course. Workshop topics include: bowhunting methods and techniques, treestand use: placement and safety, camouflage, scent control, lures, calls, shot placement, recovery of hame and an evening bow Hunt on a Wildlife Management Area!
December 2, 2017	Novice Youth Deer Hunt and Workshop Flyer The Novice Youth Deer Hunt is an opportunity for youth, ages 12–18, that have either no or very little deer hunting experience to learn about deer and deer hunting and participate in a deer hunt with a non-hunting adult companion on the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. See flyer for registration details and more information.
January 26, 2018–January 28, 2018	2018 Winter Wildlife Festival Website This is your chance to witness winter wildlife all around Virginia Beach; whether it’s following fascinating bird activity, exploring the natural areas of our community or the musings of harbor seals near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Learn what it takes to properly observe and identify wildlife in their natural settings.
March 10, 2018	2018 Virginia NASP State Tournament Website See website for details.