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National Get Outdoors Day
Parker Canyon Lake ~ Cochise County, Arizona
June 8th, 2019
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 8th, 2019
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 Association; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club, Sit Means Sit Dog Training, Coronado National Forest, Arizona State Parks, Department of Homeland Security, Fort Huachuca Cultural Resources, National Park Service, Southern Arizona Hang Gliders Association, 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. Nearby, 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 mild for a mid-June day in southeastern Arizona. The temperature at 8:15 AM was 73˚ with mostly clear skies and very slight winds. At 1:00 PM, the temperature had only reached 80˚ F. A continuing light breeze off the lake made conditions even more pleasant.
By early afternoon, National Get Outdoors Day concluded. Almost 100 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.
Dave Kemnitz organized the Chapter’s participation in the event. Helping him were Chapter members Tom Fuller, Dave Winiesdorffer, Randy Keiller, Jason Warne, Tim Warne, and Tom Deecken. Thanks Dave for the grilled burgers!
When: June 8th, 2019
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 Association; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club, Sit Means Sit Dog Training, Coronado National Forest, Arizona State Parks, Department of Homeland Security, Fort Huachuca Cultural Resources, National Park Service, Southern Arizona Hang Gliders Association, 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. Nearby, 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 mild for a mid-June day in southeastern Arizona. The temperature at 8:15 AM was 73˚ with mostly clear skies and very slight winds. At 1:00 PM, the temperature had only reached 80˚ F. A continuing light breeze off the lake made conditions even more pleasant.
By early afternoon, National Get Outdoors Day concluded. Almost 100 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.
Dave Kemnitz organized the Chapter’s participation in the event. Helping him were Chapter members Tom Fuller, Dave Winiesdorffer, Randy Keiller, Jason Warne, Tim Warne, and Tom Deecken. Thanks Dave for the grilled burgers!
001 Parker Canyon Lake was the location
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002 General view of National Get Outdoors Day 2019
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003 The Huachuca Gould's Chapter is open for business. Left to right are Dave Winiesdorffer, Tim Warne, Randy Keiller, Tom Fuller, and Dave Kemnitz
005 Dave Winiesdorffer assist a shooter with aiming tips
007 Jennessa Erdmann proudly displays her Safe Shooter Certificate
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004 Tim Warne helps a shooter determine her dominant eye
006 Dave Kemnitz helps another shooter with squeezing the trigger
008 The Huachuca Mineral and Rock Club Booth
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009 Next door neighbors were the Huachuca Area Herpetological Association
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010 Hello Mr. Sidewinder!
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011 Firefighters from the Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana attended the event
013 Time for a lunch break
015 Showing good table manners at the Sit Means Sit Booth
017 How tight of a squeeze can you crawl through?
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012 Howdy Smokey!
014 The line for the BB Gun Range continues after lunch
016 Making tracks at the Arizona Game and Fish's Booth
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018 Time to head for home after some deflation