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Skills of the Hunter
The core of this class is a study in hunting
skills, both the physical as well as the spiritual. Richard
Nelson’s understanding of our connectedness to the animals
is portrayed clearly as he writes “It is not through
our power that we take life in nature; it is through the power
of nature that life is given to us". In this course we will
examine how the mood, philosophy, and skills of the hunter
can determine the outcome of the hunt and how the mastery of
these skills set us on the pathway to honor the spirit of the
animals. This program will be multifaceted, including preparation
for the hunt, both physical and spiritual; an examination of
a variety of hunting weapons; and the care and proper handling
of the game after returning from the hunt. This course is designed
with the beginner in mind and will be applicable to a variety
of hunting weapons. Our goal is to pass on an understanding
of the ethics, mind set, and the relationship to the earth,
a true hunter possesses to truly be able to honor the spirit
of the animal.
The skills listed below will be the foundation
of the curriculum:
- Hunting ethics and medicine pouches
- Descenting, stalking and camouflage
- Sign tracking and trailing
- Wind studies
- Ground blinds
- Skinning, cleaning and proper
game handling
- Hunting weapons
Date(s):February 29 - March 2, 2008
Location: Shelton,
WA
Length: 3
days
Cost: $345
(includes delicious meals, course materials, and on-site tenting)
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