Tag: wilderness survival

  • Saturday, July 25, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm – 4th Annual NWTF Women in the Outdoors Event

    On Saturday, July 25, the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its 4th Annual Women in the Outdoors event, named the Best Special Event in the Nation for 2012, 2013, and 2014.  Portions of this day are sponsored by the Mass Wildlife “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program.  The activities will be held at the Auburn Sportsman’s Club (ah, the irony that it’s at a Sportsman’s Club) at 50 Elm Street in Auburn.  Activities will include Archery 101, Explore Bowhunting, Kayaking, Fly Fishing 101, Beekeeping, Trap-Shooting, Outdoor Photography, Intro to Handguns, Rifle Marksmanship, Woodsmanship, Tactical Firearms, Turkey Hunting 101, Intro to Trapping, Game Processing (oh yes), Basic Self-Defense for Women (judo and Jujitsu), Advanced Self-Defense, Falconry, Wilderness Survival, Dutch Oven Cooking, Map & Compass, Massachusetts License to Carry Certification, Power Tools 101, Treestand Safety, Knife/Hawk Throwing, The Notorious Nefarious Necessary Nettle, Wildcrafting Weedwalk, The Black Bear in Massachusetts lecture, and Blade Honing.  Participants will choose 7 of the courses offered, and when registering you will rank them in order of preference.  Five to seven will serve as alternates due to space and scheduling.  Registration fee $75 for ages 18 and older, $45 for ages 13 – 17, which includes tuition, WITO membership and meals.  Complete registration form is available at http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/education-events/2015-wito-flyer-pdf-567k.pdf.  For more information contact Kathy Dalbec at 978-870-4830, email mkdalbec@gmail.com, or Jen Ford at 508-340-9120, email jford9900@gmail.com.

  • Saturday, December 27, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Wilderness Survival: Winter Skills

    Join REI Outdoor School for a wilderness survival class focusing on Winter Skills that could save your life. During this class you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know, including: winter emergency priorities; how to make an emergency shelter; and how to make your own emergency kit with all the essentials. You will also participate in interactive scenarios to practice and hone your skills. This class is designed for anyone who spends time outdoors during the winter.

    Skills you’ll learn:
    As a result of this class, participants will gain knowledge regarding
    Winter Emergency Kits/Essentials
    Winter Emergency Priorities
    Winter Emergency Shelters

    The class takes place Saturday, December 27 from 9 – 3 at Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield, Massachusetts. REI members $65, nonmembers $85. For more information contact NewEngland-OS@rei.com.