32nd Annual New York State DEC Hunter Education Workshop
Saturday, February  2, 2019
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street  Ballston Spa, NY 12020)
Thirty Two years ago, the Hunter Education Workshop began “...what if?” We are returning to our roots giving instructors the tools and insight to become better educators. We as hunters need to adapt tomaintain and grow our hunting heritage.We never imagined crossbows, antler restrictions, or rifles in the Southern Zone. When the first workshop was held, fishers outside of the Adirondacks, scent blocker clothes, a youth turkey hunt, and 14 year olds hunting big game was unknown. Thanks to our partnership many successful changes have occurred ... more remain! We will make a list on February 2nd of what instructors want or didn’t want and the changes we should work to achieve.The reasons for the workshop remain valid, including, legislation that is needed to enable young gun hunters the opportunity to share the rich heritage we call hunting. We are focusing on hunter recruitment, retention and access. Recruiting new and reinvigorating existing instructors to grow as stewards. How long should the ideal course be, what should it include. This is a continuing process.Join us on February 2nd to celebrate your 32nd event. The first 200 instructors, presenters, and facilitators will receive a special gift.Click here for registration brochure. 

William M. Schwerd, wms4@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995

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2019 Winter Northeast Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Friday, February 22, 2019
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
556 Middle Line Rd.  Ballston Spa, NY 12020
The New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs’ Annual Winter Workshop certifies volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. The workshop features the following disciplines (based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants): Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Muzzle Loading, Rifle, and Shotgun. Adults will be certified to teach the applicable discipline to youth participating in formal 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and 4-H camps. Each state maintains its own standards for certification. Certification standards may exceed those established by the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee. Participants will be able to complete requirements in only one discipline. All equipment will be supplied. This Workshop and Instructors adhere to all National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum standards. Form Code 1501 for NYS participants.A major focus of the Workshop will be on 4-H Club Development and elements of the 4-H STEM Program.Click here for program brochure and registration. 

William M. Schwerd, wms4@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995

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