event_title: PNW Gobblers & Gunwales, a WA/ID AFI Joint Venture

event_time_zone: America/Los_Angeles

event_start: May 02, 2024 13:00

event_duration: 4260

event_end: May 05, 2024 12:00

event_address: 1008 Crest Dr, Hunters, WA 99137, United States

event_description: PNW Gobblers & Gunwales, a Washington and Idaho AFI joint venture! Come join us for this Dual Skills Turkey Camp!Why You Should Want to Attend:The Armed Forces Initiative is the BHA program focused on creating conservationists within the military community. Washington and Idaho AFI is hosting a multi-day dual skills turkey camp in the picturesque Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. This event is geared towards members of the military community who have never pursued the almighty Gobbler, and are up for the challenge that comes with blowing through contour lines and burning boot leather over the course of a couple long days.What is it:This is a dual-skills camp where attendees will be mentored through a hunting experience from the planning phase through the post-harvest meal prep. BHA Mentors will host attendees in the field talking through the ins and outs of turkey hunting. The event will start with all attendees gathering together to pattern shotguns before going afield. We will then head into camp and kick off the adventure. Hunting success and conditions may find us hitting the water in boats for walleye and trout, so plan on having a fishing license in addition to that turkey tag!Attendees can expect to learn:turkey biology,habitat,identification,turkey calling,scouting,and locating tactics how to clean and process a wild turkeyhistory of public lands and watersNorth American model of wildlife conservation When is it:2 May 1PM - 5 May 12PM Where is it:Lake Roosevelt National Recreation AreaWashington StateSelected participants will be given exact location to meet up for this camp. 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 7 Participants. Please complete the application via the link in the RSVP confirmation email.For any questions, please contact WA AFI Liaison Shawn McCarthy waafibackcountryhunters.orgorAFI_SkillsbridgeBackcountryhunters.org Come see why BHAs Armed Forces Initiative is the fastest-growing outdoor program for the military community and help bring more folks outdoors in the Pacific Northwest!