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Pine Shadows, Inc |
Upland Bird
Camp Take a Kid
Hunting… How about
teaching 50 kids--- HOW TO HUNT! Annually,
since 1991! |
The Bus and 50+ campers arrive at |
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RGS
Biologist Rick Horton beckons all to come along on his Habitat Hike. His
pointer “Belle” has followed this course for 5 years and can lead it with her
eyes closed! She brought the third session group out of the woods early for
lunch – without Rick! |
After
observing the three years of success with the |
English
Springer Spaniels
Professional
Handling
Gun Dog
Training
Quality
Pet Care
Pheasant
Hunts
Field
Trials
1976 est. |
The
original committee, which begin in 1990, included a visionary group of
hunting enthusiasts, many of whom are still actively involved in the continued success of this
soon to be legacy. From Deep Portage were |
Jay Johnson, |
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Pheasants
Forever and the Ruffed Grouse Society continue to be the underwriting
sponsors of this annual youth camp which graduates its 600th young
hunter this summer at its home base, The Deep
Portage Conservation Reserve near |
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During the
first couple years PINE SHADOWS brought its “road show” to Deep |
Don and
Nancy Doll of the RGS Drumming Log Chapter annually prepare the |
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Steve Grossman of Little Moran Hunt Club has been demonstrating
pointing breeds at the PINE SHADOWS field days since the beginning. |
On
the third Thursday of each July a busload of campers arrives at PINE SHADOWS
and rotates through learning adventures which include Mark Wheeler’s three
centuries of shotguns and Sophie Haglin’s first aid for dogs. |
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You can bet there’s a bird being held
here. |
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Every year Mark
Wheeler brings an armory of shotguns for the campers to handle and discover
their histories. Some of these
firearms are from the 19th century. Have you ever shouldered a
three-barreled gun? |
Sophie
Haglin and Timber of PINE SHADOWS shows campers how to prepare first aid kits
for their dogs and tell about some of the upland perils dogs face such as
porcupines and skunks! |
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Besides
planning and hosting this great day, Mark kept the classes moving
chauffeuring the PINE SHADOWS limo to and from the |