GAME CAMERAS: learn fundamentals, lessons learned, use for scouting 24/7 INTERESTED IN ARCHERY? – Learn how to select equipment that fits, where to get help with technique, steps you can take to be ready by fall, and more.ĮFFECTIVE USE OF TREESTANDS – Learn the pros and cons of tree stand options, and how to use the safety equipment that may one day save your life. HUNTING REGULATIONS – Meet with NCWRC Enforcement staff to learn the basics of a legal hunt, mistakes commonly made by new hunters, suggestions on how to productively hunt on public land.

TREE IDENTIFICATION – Learn more about what NC piedmont wildlife habitat has to offer and discover both online and print resources that serve as invaluable plant identification and use guides. Minimum and advanced tools recommended clothing, footwear and more HUNTING TOOLS – Cut through the advertising hype identify what you really need in the field. SETTING UP A FIREARM –Discuss how to select the right firearm for you Learn to mount a scope, sight in and maintain your firearm INTRODUCTION TO THE DEER HUNTING- Learn why people hunt the tenets of an ethical hunter, what it takes to become a successful deer hunter, how to find a place to hunt.Į-SCOUTING- Explore the use of NCWRC game land tools use of GIS, OnX Maps, Avenza and Huntstand to locate areas you’ll want to scout and get advice on how to identify and approach landowners Print resources include a copy of the presentation, valuable to hunting mentors as well.Īccess the Learn to Deer Hunt Library for additional resources and follow the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program on Facebook to explore other learning opportunities that this team offers to new hunters. Each webinar recording is focused on topics that a new hunter needs to know.

This series was developed and delivered in collaboration with New Hill’s facilitating partners: Opportunity Outdoors, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) as part of a year-long learning opportunity offered to new hunters. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is host of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program “Learn to Deer Hunt” webinar series.

Deer hunter series