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Beast Feast Seminars From 2010
Choose 1 or 2 Seminars to attend - Seminars are at 4:30 PM |
| FISHING SEMINARS |
| Bass Fishing Tournament Strategies Floyd Williams is the founder and Pro Staff member of “Salt Willie Bass’n Baits” and is a “Fisher of Men” tournament angler. Floyd will discuss a wide variety of lures and strategies to help you become a better bass angler. |
| Basics of Fly Fishing Erik Sorensen is an avid fly fisherman who comes with 23 years of experience in trout fishing. Erik grew up fly fishing the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY. Since then, Erik has had the opportunity to fly fish some of the best water the US has to offer. Erik also lived in Colorado where he was able to spend countless hours in some of the most pristine rivers in the world. Erik will bring his knowledge to teach new people basics of fly casting 101, fly fishing for trout, matching the hatch, rigging your line for success, sub-surface techniques, and fly fishing conservation for the next generation. |
| Pond Management 101 – Making the Most of Your Farm Pond Dan Michaelson is a District Fisheries Biologists for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. One of their specialties is the management of small impoundments (ponds). Key topics will include proper pond layout and design, fish stocking, management strategies, and common problems encountered by pond owners. |
| HUNTING SEMINARS |
| Habitat Management for Whitetail Deer Dan Lovelace, Wildlife Biologist for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will discuss habitat management practices that will attract and hold whitetail deer on your hunting lands. Techniques for managing forests and open lands to meet the whitetail’s year-around needs will be presented. The talk will also feature information on how to establish high quality food plots and how habitat management will benefit other game species as well. |
| Elk Hunting Avid elk hunter, Vic DiCenzo knows many hunters have dreamed of one day harvesting a majestic elk in the Rocky Mountains. Fortunately, there has never been a better time to hunt elk. This seminar will cover many aspects of elk hunting including the use of calling, hunting techniques, and equipment. Another focus of the seminar will be planning a do-it-yourself hunt and getting physically prepared for hunting elk in the rugged Rocky Mountains. |
| The Life and Times of White-tailed Deer Matt Knox, Virginia Deer Project Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will present various aspects of the whitetail deer’s world. This talk will focus primarily on whitetail research studies that shed light on topics such as a reproduction, home ranges, daily activity periods, rutting activities, antler development, vision, hearing, food requirements, and social behavior. Knowing more about the game you pursue can increase the odds of scoring but will also expand your appreciation of this incredible animal. |
| How to Score and Age a Buck Jim Bowman, Wildlife Biologist for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will show how to determine the age of hunter-harvested deer. If you ever wondered how to age that buck or doe you harvested, this workshop will give you the skills you need to do it yourself. Jim will also demonstrate the basics of how to measure and score deer antlers. |
| Basic Bow Setup Kevin Fry, Director of Marketing and Sales of Quality Archery Designs has been an avid archer and bow hunter for 20 years. He is also involved with outdoor television, outdoor magazines, and the archery industry. Whether you are setting up a new bow or upgrading an old bow this seminar will give you the basic knowledge to properly set up and tune your own equipment. You will gain the basic knowledge to get the best arrow flight possible out of your bow. The techniques will lead to higher scores, more trophies bagged, and more meat in the freezer! |
| Hunting Strategies & Technology Speaker Bob Peck, is the archery columnist for Whitetail Times Magazine and hunting field editor for Great Canadian Sportsman magazine. Bob has been invited to be aseminar presenter at six consecutive Archery Trade Association shows and is an accomplished hunter and bowhunter with over 35 years of experience teaching and writing about hunting issues. Bob is also responsible for helping to implement venison donation programs in three states. Bob will discuss a wide variety of useful technologies that relate to today’s hunting and bowhunting experience. This comprehensive seminar will cover innovations in hunting apparel, GPS units, sophisticated scouting and navigational techniques. range finders and technology built into today’s archery equipment. The emphasis of the entire seminar will be tailored to using technologies and common sense strategies to create a more fulfilling hunt. |
| Bear and Moose Hunting Steve Nissley from Katahadin Valley Outfitters, Sherman, Maine will share with hunter the skills and tools needed to harvest the ultimate trophy. More details to come... |
| OTHER OUTDOOR SEMINARS |
| Introduction to Basic Canoeing Barry Tyree has 33 years experience paddling white water, lakes, ocean waters, swamps, and creeks. Barry has also been a paddling instructor for guide services. This seminar will cover basic canoeing techniques with an emphasis on stream paddling but will provide the basics for canoeing in any type of water. Learn eight important paddle strokes necessary for proper canoe handling, how to read fast water and how to determine the best route selection while navigating through fast water. Find out how to avoid capsizing and what to do in the event of a capsize along with other basic safety tips. |
| and more to come... |
