The Ethical Harvest
Weekend Sessions Fall 2021
Description of class and James here.
Scout Camp - Early Season
Two sessions:
September 10-12 (Fri-Sun)
September 24-26 (Fri-Sun)
Short description here.
Goals:
Learn the basics:
Scouting & tracking
Building ground blinds
Navigation & orientation
Mountaineering
Clear trails
Basic etiquette and respect for nature
Learn to be comfortable and present in the woods
(Max participants: 10)
Deer Camp - Mid season
Two sessions:
October 15th-17th (Fri-Sun)
October 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
Short description here.
Goals:
Build upon and practice Scout Camp Goals
Gun proficiency - safety & handling
Shot placement
Deer behavior and habitat
Conservation and why it's important
Field dressing
(Max participants: 10)
Rut Camp - Peak Season
November 12-19 (Fri-Fri)
Experience preferred
Short description here.
Goals:
Build upon and practice Scout & Deer Camp Goals
Stalking
Breeding behavior
(Max participants: 6)
Harvest Camp
November 20-21 (Sat-Sun)
All welcome - Participants from Scout, Deer and Rut Camps are encouraged to attend.
Short description here.
Goals:
Celebration & Gratitude!
Taking the deer from start to finish:
Skinning
Quartering
Storage: smoking, canning, jerky making, freezing
Recipes & cooking techniques
(Max participants: 30)
Details:
Available Spaces: listed in camp descriptions above (no unchaperoned minors)
Cost: $140 p/participant per day
Cancellations: all payments are non-refundable
Road Conditions: 1.5 miles off-road gravel - watch the VIDEO
Location: 8 miles east of Boone, NC - Base Camp at Turtle Island Preserve is just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap Exit
Schedule: Participants arrive at 11am Friday to get oriented and settled in. Three hot meals a day are served between sessions. The camp ends after lunch on Sunday.
Dates:
Scout Camp - (choose one or attend both - payment is required for each session)
September 10-12 (Fri-Sun)
September 24-26 (Fri-Sun)
Deer Camp - (choose one or attend both - payment is required for each session)
October 15th-17th (Fri-Sun)
October 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
Rut Camp
November 12-19 (Fri-Fri)
Harvest Camp
November 20-21 (Sat-Sun)
Registration and Payment:
After you register, plan your stay:
Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.