Michigan DNR Offers Beginner and Advanced Pheasant Hunts for Women
OutdoorHub 02.29.12
For women who have an interest in pheasant hunting but aren’t sure how to get started, or for those with shotgun shooting experience who would like a little more challenge, the Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program offers two guided pheasant hunts in March and April. Both hunts will take place at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora (LapeerCounty).
No shooting or hunting experience is required for the BOW Pheasant Hunt for Beginners on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day will begin with a safety orientation, followed by trap-shooting practice with one-on-one certified instruction provided by Hunters Creek Club staff. Extra attention will be given to those who have never shot or bird hunted before. After lunch, participants will head out to the field for a guided walk-up hunt with dogs. Shotguns will be provided for those who do not own one. The $160-per-person cost of this program covers instruction, target practice, guided hunt and lunch.
The BOW Advanced Pheasant Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants do not need to be experienced hunters for this event, but they are required either to have taken an approved hunter education class or to have some experience with shotgun shooting. After one round (25 shots) of sporting clays and lunch, the class will break up into small groups for a guided walk-up hunt with dogs. The cost is $150 per person, which includes one round of sporting clays, guided hunt and lunch.
A small game license or apprentice license is needed for both hunts. Orange vests will be available to borrow. Eye and ear protection will be provided, and target load shells for trap/sporting clays shooting will be supplied by Federal Ammunition. For the pheasant hunt in the afternoon, attendees will need to purchase one box of field load ammunition, which may be purchased at the Hunters Creek Pro Shop.
Hunters Creek Club is located ay 675 E. Sutton Roadin Metamora. For more information about the club, visit www.hunterscreekclub.com.
BOW is a noncompetitive program in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another.
For registration forms and information on these and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, call 517-241-2225 or email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov
