Youth and Family Winter Outdoor Skills Day - Augusta

Maine Outdoor Programs welcomes participants for a day filled with adventure and learning. This Outdoor Skills Day is intended to introduce you to some of the great winter activities available here in Maine. Join us at the SAM Outdoor Center for some exciting activities such as ice fishing, clay target shotgun shooting, snowshoe hiking, learn to hunt, wild game cooking, and intro to beaver trapping.

What to Expect:

Upon arrival participants will park at the front of the facility and check in at the gate for registration. From the gate, participants will be directed onto the property where signs will indicate where each station is located.

Join the skills building sessions that most interest you! Choose a morning session and an afternoon session:

• Ice Fishing
• Clay Target Shotgun Shooting
• Snowshoe Winter Forest Nature Hike (Bring your snowshoes!)
• Learn to Hunt
• Wild Game Cooking
• Intro to Beaver Trapping

Pack a lunch, hydration and don't forget the sunscreen! Our experienced instructors will provide support and encouragement, making the outdoors accessible and enjoyable for all. This event fosters a sense of community and connection, embracing learning in a safe and respectful atmosphere. Come discover the magic of the Maine outdoors and create lasting memories while building confidence in outdoor skills for your next adventure.

Please Note - Age Minimum: 10+ and all youth MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Please register every person who plans to attend.

The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry, or national origin.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and our partners are fully committed to providing an engaging event for all. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Chelsea Lathrop at [email protected] or 207-446-8692 at least 7 days prior to the event. If you have any other questions or concerns please, reach out! We are here to help and look forward to talking with you.

About Maine Outdoor Programs

Maine Outdoor Programs, an initiative of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, provides hands-on learning experiences for people of all ages and skill levels to connect with the outdoors. Whether you're looking to build new skills or strengthen existing ones, our programs offer opportunities to explore hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor preparedness, and wildlife viewing in a welcoming environment.

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Host or Publisher Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife