Huachuca Gould’s Chapter Participates in Family Day Event 2024 (Story & Photos)
Huachuca Gould’s Chapter Participates in Family Day Event 2024 Family Day hosted by Southern Arizona Quail Forever was held on March 2nd , 2024, in the Sonoita Grasslands of Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Once again, the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter supported activities with a bb gun range, clay pigeon shooting, and camp amenities.
This annual event offered youth teaching stations for shooting, archery, fly fishing, bird dog handling, quail hunting tips and ethics, wildlife identification, falconry, animal husbandry, drone navigation, and K9 demonstration. Safety was always the number one priority. Southern Arizona Quail Forever provided tasty breakfasts and lunches on event day for the 100-plus participants and support volunteers as well.
Other cooperating organizations included the Green Valley Hunting and Fishing Club; Sky Island Falconry; Be Outdoors Arizona; Arizona State Highway Patrol, Canine Unit; Darling Geometrics; and Forever Home Donkey Rescue and Sanctuary.
Volunteers from the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter helping with the event were John Millican, Rob Bridges, John Rose, Dave Kemnitz and grandson, Steve Ponder, Christa Manuska, Carole Peters, Wayne Kaiser, and Tom Deecken.
For more information about the event host, Southern Arizona Quail Forever, refer to their Chapter’s web site, http://www.saquailforever.com.
This annual event offered youth teaching stations for shooting, archery, fly fishing, bird dog handling, quail hunting tips and ethics, wildlife identification, falconry, animal husbandry, drone navigation, and K9 demonstration. Safety was always the number one priority. Southern Arizona Quail Forever provided tasty breakfasts and lunches on event day for the 100-plus participants and support volunteers as well.
Other cooperating organizations included the Green Valley Hunting and Fishing Club; Sky Island Falconry; Be Outdoors Arizona; Arizona State Highway Patrol, Canine Unit; Darling Geometrics; and Forever Home Donkey Rescue and Sanctuary.
Volunteers from the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter helping with the event were John Millican, Rob Bridges, John Rose, Dave Kemnitz and grandson, Steve Ponder, Christa Manuska, Carole Peters, Wayne Kaiser, and Tom Deecken.
For more information about the event host, Southern Arizona Quail Forever, refer to their Chapter’s web site, http://www.saquailforever.com.
001 Family Day starts at the Southern Arizona Quail Forever station
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002 Huachuca Gould's Chapter bb gun range open for business
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003 Determine your dominant shooting eye
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004 Take aim
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005 Good results
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006 Gun safety stressed at the trap range
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007 Tracking a bird down range
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008 Raptor flight demonstration offered by Sky Island Falconry
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009 Action at the Huachuca Mountains Archers' range
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010 Drone demonstration at the Darling Geo Metrics' station
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011 Wildlife identification
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012 Thanks for coming.
And thanks to Tom Deecken for providing the photos & story to make it a great day out!
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Family Day - Southern Arizona Quail Forever (SAQF)
& National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Huachuca Gould's Chapter
Register at AZ Game & Fish Outdoor Skills (https://register-ed.com/events/view/199804)
Family Day - SAQF & NWTF Registration Open 72 of 125 seats remaining
LOCATION & SCHEDULE Meeting on: Date / Time: Saturday, March 2, 20248:00am - 1:00pm
Located at: Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita, AZ 85637
Get directions click here.
EVENT
Beginner events:
• Basic take of wildlife, 1-day event, pass shooting, species include dove, ducks, squirrel. Beginner — a person who is inexperienced; novice; a person who has begun a course of instruction or is learning the fundamentals:
• Skill Meter: 1-5
• Mentoring Meter: 7-10
About the Event - Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, falconry, fly fishing, live bird dog hunt demonstration and more. Gear, instruction and free breakfast & lunch provided.
Location: Empire Ranch, north of Sonoita 7:30am - 1pm
Hosted by: Southern Arizona Quail Forever & National Wild Turkey Federation
Contact: Tony Valentino, (520) 465-6569, [email protected]
About the Location: Camp is located at the Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite (31.790403, -110.631404). From Tucson take I-10 east to Highway 83. Take Highway 83 south to Empire Ranch Rd and turn east. Continue until you hit the T intersection. Turn north at the T intersection and continue to the campsite. The route will have signs. Pit toilets and a single water spigot will be available, however there is no electricity. The site can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
DETAILS Requirements Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources.
Required Files Required information or forms needed for this event. Cancellation Policies You must cancel your registration before Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 8:00am CST.
Organized by: Tony Valentino
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Overview: Have you ever wanted to try hunting, or harvest your own food? The Outdoor Skills Network is your one-stop resource for events offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and a network of partners who conduct hands-on events to teach you the basics about hunting, fishing, trapping, safety, wildlife, and other outdoor skills.
Interested, but not ready to go hunting yet? Don't worry, we still want you to come on out and see what the outdoor experience and wildlife conservation is all about. Hunting is just one portion of these events. Many of these camps are also open to people wishing to learn more about wildlife biology, ecology and their habitats; target shooting; archery; wildlife viewing; camping; social gatherings and more. If you are interested, just contact the camp host and let them know. We are always seeking out mentors and volunteers as well.
Did you know?
LOCATION & SCHEDULE Meeting on: Date / Time: Saturday, March 2, 20248:00am - 1:00pm
Located at: Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita, AZ 85637
Get directions click here.
EVENT
Beginner events:
• Basic take of wildlife, 1-day event, pass shooting, species include dove, ducks, squirrel. Beginner — a person who is inexperienced; novice; a person who has begun a course of instruction or is learning the fundamentals:
• Skill Meter: 1-5
• Mentoring Meter: 7-10
About the Event - Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, falconry, fly fishing, live bird dog hunt demonstration and more. Gear, instruction and free breakfast & lunch provided.
Location: Empire Ranch, north of Sonoita 7:30am - 1pm
Hosted by: Southern Arizona Quail Forever & National Wild Turkey Federation
Contact: Tony Valentino, (520) 465-6569, [email protected]
About the Location: Camp is located at the Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite (31.790403, -110.631404). From Tucson take I-10 east to Highway 83. Take Highway 83 south to Empire Ranch Rd and turn east. Continue until you hit the T intersection. Turn north at the T intersection and continue to the campsite. The route will have signs. Pit toilets and a single water spigot will be available, however there is no electricity. The site can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
DETAILS Requirements Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources.
Required Files Required information or forms needed for this event. Cancellation Policies You must cancel your registration before Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 8:00am CST.
Organized by: Tony Valentino
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Overview: Have you ever wanted to try hunting, or harvest your own food? The Outdoor Skills Network is your one-stop resource for events offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and a network of partners who conduct hands-on events to teach you the basics about hunting, fishing, trapping, safety, wildlife, and other outdoor skills.
Interested, but not ready to go hunting yet? Don't worry, we still want you to come on out and see what the outdoor experience and wildlife conservation is all about. Hunting is just one portion of these events. Many of these camps are also open to people wishing to learn more about wildlife biology, ecology and their habitats; target shooting; archery; wildlife viewing; camping; social gatherings and more. If you are interested, just contact the camp host and let them know. We are always seeking out mentors and volunteers as well.
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