National Get Outdoors Day
Parker Canyon Lake
Cochise County, Arizona
June 9th, 2018
What: The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation participated in National Get Outdoors Day with other local, public service groups
When: June 9th, 2018.
Where: Parker Canyon Lake, Cochise County, Arizona
General Information: For another year, the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter celebrated National Get Outdoors Day with other service organizations in the area. This event was sponsored by the Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District and held at Parker Canyon Lake.
The event encourages families to enjoy the great outdoors in their own “neighborhood”. A variety of groups gave demonstrations and offered information for their representative interests. Other exhibitors included Huachuca Area Herpetological Society; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club, St. Means Sit Dog Training, Coronado National Forest, Tucson Audubon Society, Arizona State Parks, Department of Homeland Security, Fort Huachuca Cultural Resources, National Park Service, and Arizona Game and Fish Department.
The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter set up an information booth and inflatable BB gun range. On the range, shooting skills and gun safety were taught. Next door at the booth, Chapter members fielded questions on purpose and activities of the organization. The up-coming Annual Hunters Heritage Banquet and JAKES Day were highlighted, also.
The weather was very pleasant for a mid-June day. The warm temperatures were tempered by increasing cloud cover and a smattering rain showers.
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y mid-afternoon, National Get Outdoors Day concluded. Over 110 shooters completed their safe firearms training. It was another fun and successful day of public-oriented service and spreading the word about the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter.
Wayne Kaiser organized the Chapter’s participation in the event. Helping him were Chapter members Dave Kemnitz, Dave Winiesdorffer, Rene Dube, Randy Keiller, John Millican, and Tom Deecken.
When: June 9th, 2018.
Where: Parker Canyon Lake, Cochise County, Arizona
General Information: For another year, the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter celebrated National Get Outdoors Day with other service organizations in the area. This event was sponsored by the Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District and held at Parker Canyon Lake.
The event encourages families to enjoy the great outdoors in their own “neighborhood”. A variety of groups gave demonstrations and offered information for their representative interests. Other exhibitors included Huachuca Area Herpetological Society; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club, St. Means Sit Dog Training, Coronado National Forest, Tucson Audubon Society, Arizona State Parks, Department of Homeland Security, Fort Huachuca Cultural Resources, National Park Service, and Arizona Game and Fish Department.
The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter set up an information booth and inflatable BB gun range. On the range, shooting skills and gun safety were taught. Next door at the booth, Chapter members fielded questions on purpose and activities of the organization. The up-coming Annual Hunters Heritage Banquet and JAKES Day were highlighted, also.
The weather was very pleasant for a mid-June day. The warm temperatures were tempered by increasing cloud cover and a smattering rain showers.
B
y mid-afternoon, National Get Outdoors Day concluded. Over 110 shooters completed their safe firearms training. It was another fun and successful day of public-oriented service and spreading the word about the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter.
Wayne Kaiser organized the Chapter’s participation in the event. Helping him were Chapter members Dave Kemnitz, Dave Winiesdorffer, Rene Dube, Randy Keiller, John Millican, and Tom Deecken.
001 Tranquil Start To JAKES Day- Parker Canyon Lake was the setting for the 2018 edition of National Get Outdoors
004 Looking Forward To A Great Day- Dave Winiesdorffer anticipates good things to come
007 Another Shooter- Bryson Haymore fires down range with tips from Dave Kemnitz
010 And The Certificate With Results- Randy Keiller completes a Safe Shooter Youth Award for Matthew Conroy
011 Which Is Your Dominant Eye? With the help of Rene Dube, Rachael Sieler determines her dominant shooting eye.
014 How Did You Do? Kasyn Crowell holds up his target and Safe Shooting Youth Award
019 Good Shooting Audrey Cox!
021 A Big Smile From Mason Gregory
023 Good Shooting Kylee Crowell!
027 Next Door Neighbor- The Huachuca Area Herpetologist Society exhibits live reptiles and amphibians at their booth nearby
029 Huachuca Gem And Mineral Club- Kathy, Indgrid, and Maude (left to right) provide information on local geology, gems, minerals, and Club outings
032 On Fire Duty- Helping out with National Get Outdoors Day is an engine crew from the Humbodlt/Toyabee National Forest in Nevada
Not all board members can be at every event, BUT!, Tom Deecken can sure make us wish we have been there to enjoy all of the festivities.
THANK YOU! Tom Deecken |
002 Rolling Out the Range- Setting up the BB Gun Range are (left to right) Dave Winiesdorffer, Dave Kemnitz, John Millican, Rene Dube, and Randy Keiller
005 On The Range- Adrian Linares prepares to shoot with the assistance of Wayne Kaiser
008 Get Your Certificate- Bryson Haymore waits for a Safe Shooter Youth Award to go with his target
012 And The Results- Rachael Sieler displays her target and Safe Shooter Youth Award
015 Sklar Sanchez With His Target And Safe Shooting Youth Award
017 Addison Hernandez Proudly Displays Her Target And Safe Shooting Youth Award
020 Emmett Loreto With His Target And Safe Shooter Youth Award
024 The Young At Heart, Part One- Cora Hutton lines up the gun sights with the target. Assisting is Wayne Kaiser
026 Cheryl Morfesy With Her Target And Award
030 How Small Can You Go? A budding caver finds out how narrow of a slit he can crawl through at the Arizona State Parks Booth
033 Watching Out For The Little Ones- Smokey The Bear finds safe harbor for a duckling
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003 Open For Business- Ready to answer questions and provide for safe shooting at the Huachuca Gould’s booth are (left to right) Rene Dube, John Millican, Dave Kemnitz, Wayne Kaiser, and Dave Winiesdorffer
006 Adrian Linares With His Target
009 Concentrating On The Sight Picture- Matthew Conroy lines up the front and rear sights with the target before squeezing the trigger.
013 Taking Aim- Kasyn Crowell sights down on the target with the help of John Millican
016 Carson Kahle With His Target And Safe Shooting Youth Award
018 How Did Tadd Haymore Do?
022 Taking Careful Aim- Vicenzo Sends A BB Down Range. Dave Winiesdorffer looks on.
025 The Young At Heart, Part Two- Cheryl Morfesy takes careful aim at the turkey target. Wayne Kaiser assists.
028 What Kind Of Snake Is It? Tom Miscione displays a Hooded Nightsnake
031 Sit Means Sit- At the St. Means Sit Dog Training Station results are enthusiastically on display
034 Deflation At End Of Day- The Mendocino Hot Shots get the air out of the BB Gun Range before packing up at the end of National Get Outdoors Day 2018
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