Why archery??

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“ABCs of Getting Close to Wildlife.”

(Arrows, Binoculars and Cameras)

Walking in the Footsteps of Fred

Bear Taking Aim at Invasive Species Walking with Nature: Pacing,

Stride Length, and Tracks! “You Stink!” The Snapshot Hunter. The Stick And String Master

Naturalist Challenge!

The Stick and String Naturalist

Fred BearBow Hunter & Bowyer, Competitor, and

Father of Modern Bowhunting

How do YOU think Fred Bear found archery?

Finding Archery

Fred moved to Detroit, Michigan when he turned 21

Saw the silent movie “Alaskan Adventures” About bow hunter Art

Young’s quests Fred fell in love with archery

and learned all he could from Art Young

Fred tested many materials to create the best bow and arrow

Fred over “canted” the bow! He did not hold it up and down.

Fred was a “snap shot” hunter. He did not take long to aim and he shot the bow like a sling shot!

Fred was right eye dominant and right handed but shot his bow left handed!!

When Fred would teach others he would say, “Don’t learn to shoot like me.”

BUT WHY????

So, do you want to shoot like Fred Bear?

What is the “best” way to learn archery?

Step 1 Determine eye dominance!!Step 2 Determine “Bow Hand”Step 3 Learn from an expert!Step 4 Practice

Prairie Wetlands Learning Center Presents:The Stick and String Naturalist

June 24th – 27th

9a.m. – 3p.m.

Camp Goals:

To provide an immersion experience into the world of bow hunting.

To develop an interactive learning experience without the use of PowerPoint, lectures or handouts.

To give participants the tools and techniques to pursue a lifetime passion for nature.

FULL!!!

The Stick and String Naturalist June 17th – 20th FULL!!!

TuesdayThe Stick and String Naturalist

Session 1 “The ABCs of Close Encounters” Session 2 Eye dominance / Making a string

bow Session 3 The 11 steps to archery success Session 4 Archery on the range. Session 5 Becoming a bowyer (bow builder).

 WednesdayTracking and the art of seeing

 Wednesday, June 25th Tracking and the art of seeing

ThursdayThe “snapshot” hunter; pursuing wildlife through the lens.

Friday

Pay it forward!

You are now the instructor!

“Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.”–Fred Bear

Any questions??