Author: danvotkevich
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Field Day 5: Getting the Ground Ready
The fall hunting season is coming fast, and Field Day 5 was all about meeting it prepared. Mentors and students returned to the private hunting property not to hunt, but to do the quiet, unglamorous work that makes a good season possible. From the tree line to the dirt, the group spent the day turning… Read more
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A “Successful” Coyote Hunt
If you measure a hunt strictly by what rides home in the truck bed, this one was a bust. But ask the two of us who spent the evening out there, and we’ll tell you it was one of the better hunts of the season. Answering the Call It started with a phone call. A… Read more
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Elevated Stand Work: Safety, Teamwork, and Season Readiness
Field Day 4 brought the FLOC crew back together on May 30th for one of the most hands-on sessions of the year—and arguably one of the most important. The agenda centered on something every hunter needs to take seriously: the safe takedown, relocation, and reinstallation of an elevated tree stand. What unfolded was a textbook… Read more
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Ready for the Stand: Gearing Up for Opening Day
Field Day 3 of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program delivered one of the most action-packed days of the year, blending hands-on safety skills, gear clinics, and a visit from a North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission officer into a day that left participants more prepared than ever for the season ahead. When Things… Read more
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From the Ground Up: Building the Infrastructure That Makes Hunting Possible
Saturday, April 25, 2026, marked the second work day of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program’s 2026 season, and participants didn’t just learn about hunting—they built it. With tools in hand and mentors at their side, the group spent the day tackling the kind of real-world equipment work that experienced hunters know is… Read more
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From the Woods to the Field: Building Skills That Put You on Deer
The latest field day of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program pushed participants deeper into the practical skills that turn a hopeful hunter into a confident one. With boots on the ground and mentors by their side, attendees spent the day learning to read the landscape—and the deer that call it home. Pack… Read more
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From Complete Beginner to Confident Hunter: Your Adventure Awaits
Saturday, February 7, 2026, marked an exciting milestone for a group of aspiring hunters who gathered for the kickoff of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program. For many attendees, this wasn’t just another weekend workshop—it was the beginning of a transformative journey into the world of deer hunting, built on confidence, community, and… Read more