Women's Mentored Upland Hunt

Join Becoming an Outdoors Woman and Woods + Waters Project for a women's mentored hunt on November 4th & 5th in West Union, IA. The event centers around the habitat, the hunt, and the harvest.  

Hunters will gather Saturday morning to begin learning about pheasant and other upland bird habitat and how they're biology impacts hunting tactics for a successful hunt. The afternoon will focus on firearms, clothing and other necessary equipment and wrap up with shooting practice and a "mock hunt". Saturday evening will include lessons on hunting dogs and how to get started training them.

Sunday morning will feature the hunt and upon return, instructors will be on hand to demonstrate how to field dress and share their favorite recipes and crafts using pheasant feathers.

Please note:

This is an active, skills-based event. Come prepared to get muddy, and dressed for the variable fall weather. We will do quite a bit of walking on varying terrain! Participants should bring their own equipment (12 or 20 gauge shotgun, ammunition and blaze orange). If you do not have a firearm, please let us know so we can work to arrange one for your use. 

All participants are required to complete hunter education prior to attending.  Visit www.iowadnr.gov/huntered to check out the various ways you can complete the course or to locate a class in your area.

Participants are required to purchase an Iowa hunting license and habitat stamp prior to attending.  You can purchase online or to locate a retailer in your area.   

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Lodging

Lodging is provided on site at Big Oak Elk Ranch.

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Agenda

Big Oak Elk Ranch - West Union, Iowa
November 4-5, 2022

Friday, November 4

4:00PM Welcome & Introductions
Check into Lodging
Discussion of the Weekend & Firearms Shooting
Hunting Safety, Ethics &  Tactics

6:00–7:00 Supper (Provided)  

7:00–8:30 Discussion, Planning & Prep for Saturday Hunt

Saturday, November 5

6:30–7:30: Breakfast (Provided)

8:00–11:00:  Mentored Upland Bird Hunt

11:00–12:00:  The Harvest - Field Dressing, Cleaning & Cooking

12:00-1:30:  Lunch
Wrap-Up & Depart

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