If you ask life-long hunters to describe their favorite outdoor adventure, you will find that they typically recall a family member or friend taking them hunting for the first time. This type of mentorship is very common among avid hunters, but unfortunately, the absence of this opportunity becomes a barrier for some. Conservation organizations, county conservation boards, and the Iowa DNR have partnered to offer mentored hunts and learn to hunt programs for all ages. These hunts and programs are offered throughout the year at various locations across the state.
Click here to find an upcoming mentored or learn to hunt, trap, or shoot opportunities!
Learn to Hunt Partnering with nonprofit organizations, the Iowa DNR offers many different workshops on how to hunt, trap, and shoot. Workshops range from Turkey Field Dressing, Waterfowl Calling, Decoy Placement, Equipment and Gear, and Patterning your Shotgun.
Field to Fork is a learn-to-hunt program for adults who are new to hunting in general or have little experience hunting the game featured in the workshop. Workshops featuring deer hunting, turkey hunting and waterfowl hunting are offered throughout the year.
Locations for 2020 Programs: Ames and Waterloo
The 2020 programs were conducted in partnership with the Iowa DNR, Pheasants Forever, Ames Ikes, JAX Ames Outdoor Gear, Double Lung Archery, and Story County Conservation Board.
For information on programs in 2021, check back in May 2021.
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