Horicon Marsh Outdoor Skills Day August 9HORICON, Wis. - Outdoor skills from birding and cooking to hunting and hiking will be taught by Department of Natural Resources staff and expert volunteers Horicon Marsh Outdoor Skills Day, August 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. No registration is required and the program is free to the public. All ages are welcome
"There will be something for everyone at this hand-on, family friendly event," said Liz Herzmann, DNR wildlife educator at Horicon. "Even if you don't plan on ever using some of the skills being taught at this event, it can be a great learning experience for anyone with an interest in the outdoors."
The Horicon Bowmen and the DNR are proud to offer the archery camp at this year's event. People of all ages can try archery using the National Archery in the Schools Program equipment. This is the same easy-to-use equipment dozens of schools all across Wisconsin use in their physical education programs.
Explore Bowhunting activities will prepare participants not only for bowhunting season but for all hunting seasons by learning and applying the skills needed to hunt wild game.
Watch a cast iron cook in action and taste delicious treats such as blueberry cobbler all made over the campfire.
Members of the Wisconsin Trappers Association will have a booth with pelts, traps and information for anyone who is interested in learning more about regulated trapping.
A master naturalist will help participants make their own walking sticks, learn about what you should bring on a hike and take a hike out on the marsh trails.
Certified Hunter Safety Instructors will be available with firearm action sets to show proper firearm use and safety.
An expert birder will be on hand to show the basics of binocular use and then put those skills to action on a bird scavenger hunt.
Wisconsin duck and goose calling championship judge, Todd Cook, will be on hand to teach and show the basics of duck and goose calling.
Experienced trout anglers will be available to teach fly tying for people interested in fly fishing for trout.
The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between the towns of Horicon and Mayville on Highway 28. For a detailed list of Horicon special events please visit the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center website at
www.horiconmarsh.org (exit DNR) or call 920-387-7893.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz Herzmann, wildlife educator, 920-387-7893 OR Bob Manwell, DNR communications, 608-275-3317
