Shooting in Sensitive Environments Workshop
Introduction
The Shooting in Sensitive Environments Workshop
is the third of a series of workshops hosted by the School of Natural
Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The goal is to provide
intensive training in accurate shooting to improve the safety and
effectiveness of shooting in non-traditional shooting locations.
Dr. Anthony DeNicola of
White Buffalo Inc
will be the lead instructor. He has vast experience in the effective use of
firearms in wildlife damage management. Participants will experience high
level training in ballistics, shot choice and placement, and overall firearm
use suitable for wildlife damage management.
The 2 ½ day workshop will be held in
Lincoln, Nebraska, Tuesday-Thursday (August 3-5, 2010). Further details can
be obtained at http://icwdm.org
or by contacting Stephen Vantassel
svantassel2@unl.edu 402-472-8961.
Sponsors 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources
Wildlife Damage Management Working Group
National Wildlife Control Operators Association
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Program
- Attendance is limited to 40 due to the hands-on nature of the program.
This workshop will be high intensity with training occurring all day
and into the evening.
- Nebraska is hot and muggy during August. Attendees who have
extreme sensitivity to heat and humidity are cautioned to
contact us prior to registering.
Students are expected to
- 1. Read pre-workshop materials prior to arriving
- 2. Bring their own long-rifle. Caliber must be no smaller than a .17
HMR and no larger than a .30 cal. The smaller caliber the better;
precision matters
- 3. Bring at least 200 rounds (factory loads only!; consult with
airline prior to boarding or ship them separately.)
- 4. Personal protection equipment (eye, ear).
- 5. Hat, sunscreen, bug repellent.
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- Pre-Workshop Reading Assignments
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Introduction
- Safety
- Decision Making: To Shoot or Not to Shoot?
- The 7 P's
- Pre-Course Evaluation
- Short and long range skills
- Shooting position skills
- Multiple target acquisition skills
- Decision-making and awareness
- Course
- Shooting skill quantification and development
- Shooting position training
- Shooting from elevated locations -e.g., tree stands and
vehicles
- Specialty shooting-e.g., night shooting
- Shooting discretion and shot placement
- Animal behavior manipulation -e.g. baiting strategies and
optimizing engagement advantage
- Post-training Field Test
Presenters (Partial listing)
Dr. Scott Hygnstrom--University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. Anthony DeNicola--White Buffalo Inc.
When
- August 3-5, 2010. Ends at Noon, Thursday
August 5.
- Meet and Greet, Monday August 2, 2010, 7-9 p.m.
light food and beverages.
Where
- Lodging: Holiday Inn Express-Lincoln
South
- 8801 Amber Hill Court
Lincoln NE 68526
Ph. 402-423-1176
Fax. 402-423-0177
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Holiday Inn Express
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Rooms: single/double $85.00
Use Code
"UNL Shooting Workshop"
Includes:
- free Wi-Fi
- continental breakfast plus selection of cooked items
- morning newspaper
Cost of Workshop
Attendees receive
- Meet and Greet (Monday Evening 7-9 p.m)-finger food
and beverages.
- All Meals except breakfast (which is covered
by the hotel)
- 5 breaks (beverages and snack)
- 2 lunches
- Tuesday night dinner
- Banquet (Wednesday night)
- Transportation from hotel to field site
By June 18, 2010 $775.00
By August 1,
2010 $850.00
Discounts:
NWCOA and Wildlife Society Members receive $25.00 discount
CWCP and Certified Wildlife Biologists receive $35.00 discount
(discounts cannot be combined).
Exhibitors who wish to attend the workshop received $100 discount.
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Register at UNL's Online Store
Online Registration
Offline Registration
please call
or fax in your order
School of Natural Resources
Nebraska Maps and More
SNR Map and Publication Store
Voice 402-472-3471 8-5 M-F
Central Time
Fax 402-472-4608 24hrs
Exhibitors
Online registration at
SNR store
Online registration at
SNR store
Contact
Inquiries should be made to
Stephen Vantassel Project Coordinator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
414 Hardin Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0974
402-472-8961 (Central Time)
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