08/09/2023
2 Days away! Couple last minute sign ups available for this weekends seminar! Excited to see everyone as we get prepped for this years Upland Hunting and Tournament Hunting Season!! See itinerary below. As always contact us if you need anything or have any questions.
We are excited for our Annual “Gaining The Edge” 3 Day Shotgunning/ Upland Hunting/Tournament Hunting Seminar. Here is your itinerary as we want your weekend to be comfortable and enjoyable for you while experiencing the only Upland event of its kind.
Location:
THE BLAST Wingshooting Kennels
237255 Star Rd
Aniwa, WI 54408
Hotels near by:
Weston Inn and Suites- Schofield, WI is dog friendly
Birnamwood Hotel- Birnamwood, WI
Holiday Inn and Suites- Antigo, Wi
Camping:
Dells Of Eau Claire- Aniwa, WI is a gorgeous campground 4 miles from the kennel property. We also have an adjacent 40 acres close to the kennel that you are welcome to use for camping.
Things to bring:
- Notebook, Pen, Lawn chair
- Gun, Box of ammo, hearing protection, eye protection, Upland or shooting vest
- Dog supplies: E Collar, 20 ft check cord, a single bumper
- A lunch for each day. Note: A special catered dinner will be served Saturday immediately following the seminar.
Note: If you can’t make the whole weekend you’re welcome to attend Friday or Saturday. You must attend Saturday to attend Sundays portion of the seminar.
Friday August 11th: Noon to 5pm
“Gaining The Edge” Practical Shotgunning
A day dedicated to improving your shooting for Upland Hunting as well as Tournament Hunting. Our 4 Way Method of Shooting will open your mind to a new way of thinking when shotgunning in the field. Hot topics will include: Gun familiarization, Gun handling, the difference between birds and clays, how to shoot over your dog and learning how to control your mind to eliminate missing in high pressure moments.
Saturday August 12th: 8am to 5pm
“Gaining The Edge” Dogmanship and Field Management.
Morning: Dogmanship (8am to Noon)
A morning dedicated to learning the progression of making a good Upland Dog from a puppy to a seasoned birddog of both Flushing and Pointing breeds. Expect you and your companion to learn a lot about becoming a team through step by step training. Understanding what it takes in training provides you with key knowledge on how to handle your dog when in the field.
Afternoon: Dog Handling and Field Management (12:30 to 5pm)
This session with cover how to get your dog to run lines, how to turn your dog when needed, use of wind, range control and much more! Additionally this portion will teach you about Field Management and Zone play when Tournament Hunting or Upland Hunting. During this session you will learn the “small details that equal big results” to fill your game bag or trophy room.
5:30pm: Seminar Supper
Stay and enjoy some great food as well as conversations after the conclusion of the seminar.
6:30pm to 7pm Campfire Talk
Questions and Answers
Pull up a chair, grab a drink and bring your questions! We encourage everyone to bring a question you’d like to share in front of the group that we can all learn from. Ask Mike any question you may have about training, handling, traveling, competing, hunting, genetics, business or anything that comes to mind. At the end of this session Mike will let you in on secret information of his new business that will help us all in the future.
Sunday August 13th: 8am too ?
A day dedicated to learning the game by participating in taking your dog to the field for a real experience. Exciting for new participants to learn and shoot their first bird. This a great time for experienced players to get tuned up for the season! For hunters this gives you a chance to shoot some birds for your dog before the season.
Note: If your dog is too young or you don’t have a dog yet but would like to shoot birds for the experience, please let us know as we have experienced dogs for you to run in order to enjoy this opportunity.
If you are able to attend all three days you will get the most out of this Wingshooting experience as each day will tie together.
This seminar is for people of all levels from just learning how to Upland Hunt to experienced Tournament Hunting players. All ages of dogs from puppies to experienced bird dogs welcomed.
Sign up today: https://form.jotform.com/221319053341142 for this great opportunity for you and your dog!
On behalf of the THE BLAST Wingshooting Kennels we are excited to see everyone from our hunting and tournament hunting family and meet new people!
Any questions feel free to call or text 608 445 6149
www.theblastwsk.com
