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New England AFI Waterfowl Camp 2025

WHEN

Jan 9 - Jan 12

Starting at 6pm

WHERE

South Kingstown, RI

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event_title: New England AFI Waterfowl Camp 2025

event_time_zone: America/New_York

event_start: January 09, 2025 18:00

event_duration: 3960

event_end: January 12, 2025 12:00

event_address: Wordens Pond Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02892, United States

event_description: New England AFI is hosting its 3rd Annual Waterfowl Camp, sponsored by Duck Camp!Why You Should Want to Attend:The Armed Forces Initiative is the BHA program focused on creating conservationists within the military community. What better way to start off the new year than learning new skills? Join the members of New England AFI and learn about waterfowl hunting, and the conservation mission of AFI and BHA. What is it?A Dual Skills camp is a learn-to-hunt event where attendees will be mentored through a hunting experience from the planning phase through the post-harvest meal prep. AFI mentors will host attendees in the field talking through the ins and outs of waterfowl hunting. After the hunt a panel of regional experts will walk participants through how hunting affects conservation in New England, what is the North American model of conservation, and how participants can use their voice as members of the military community to support BHAs conservation mission.This year New England AFI has teamed up with Duck Camp to host a great event! Do not miss out on this awesome opportunity to hunt the Atlantic flyway.Attendees can expect to learn:- How to I.D. waterfowl and their habitat- Proper ammunition and firearms for duck hunting- Different waterfowl hunting techniques for coastal regions- How to clean and prepare waterfowl-Public lands access in New England -Public/private land partnership in New England-How becoming a conservationist is a natural fit for the military community- and more... When is it:January 9th, 2025 starting at 6:00 p.m. Where is it:South Kingstown, Rhode Island and surrounding areasSelected participants will be exact given location to meet up at. Who can attend:- This event is open to all members of the military community(Active duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Gold Star families)- You do not need to be a BHA member to attend (but we sure would appreciate it if you were)***This event is limited to 10 participants! Please follow the link in the RSVP email to complete your application. Application window closes on December 6th.***For any questions, please contact New England AFI Liaison Thomas Bleifussneafibackcountryhunters.orgorAFI_SkillsbridgeBackcountryhunters.org All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to apply. Come see why BHAs Armed Forces Initiative is the fastest-growing outdoor program for the military community and help bring more folks outdoors in New England.

New England AFI Waterfowl Camp 2025

Posted by | November 14, 2024

New England AFI is hosting its 3rd Annual Waterfowl Camp, sponsored by Duck Camp!

Why You Should Want to Attend:

The Armed Forces Initiative is the BHA program focused on creating conservationists within the military community. What better way to start off the new year than learning new skills? Join the members of New England AFI and learn about waterfowl hunting, and the conservation mission of AFI and BHA.

What is it?

A Dual Skills camp is a learn-to-hunt event where attendees will be mentored through a hunting experience from the planning phase through the post-harvest meal prep. AFI mentors will host attendees in the field talking through the ins and outs of waterfowl hunting. After the hunt a panel of regional experts will walk participants through how hunting affects conservation in New England, what is the North American model of conservation, and how participants can use their voice as members of the military community to support BHA's conservation mission.

This year New England AFI has teamed up with Duck Camp to host a great event! Do not miss out on this awesome opportunity to hunt the Atlantic flyway.

Attendees can expect to learn:

- How to I.D. waterfowl and their habitat

- Proper ammunition and firearms for duck hunting

- Different waterfowl hunting techniques for coastal regions

- How to clean and prepare waterfowl

-Public lands access in New England

-Public/private land partnership in New England

-How becoming a conservationist is a natural fit for the military community

- and more...

When is it:

January 9th, 2025 starting at 6:00 p.m.

Where is it:

South Kingstown, Rhode Island and surrounding areas

Selected participants will be exact given location to meet up at.

Who can attend:

- This event is open to all members of the military community

(Active duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Gold Star families)

- You do not need to be a BHA member to attend

(but we sure would appreciate it if you were)

***This event is limited to 10 participants! Please follow the link in the RSVP email to complete your application. Application window closes on December 6th.***

For any questions, please contact New England AFI Liaison Thomas Bleifuss

[email protected]

All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to apply. Come see why BHA's Armed Forces Initiative is the fastest-growing outdoor program for the military community and help bring more folks outdoors in New England.