Do you hear the call of the
Sacred Hunt?
April 28-29, 2018 near San Luis Obispo, CA
or
July 21-22, 2018 in Worcester, VT
Students from the 2013 Huntress Intensive
Taking Aim in the Sacred Hunt
Whether you want to get healthy wild food for your family, understand the woodland landscape at a new level, or connect with the power of the ancient Huntress archetype, this weekend intensive will teach you what you need to know to become a safe, ethical deer hunter. Many of us weren’t lucky enough to grow up in a family that could teach us these ancestral skills, so this is your opportunity to come learn in a safe, positive, supportive environment.
It will be a busy weekend! We will review gun safety and practice shooting, learn about the gear you should take with you, and study the woodland landscape for deer sign, discuss and demonstrate the ritual connection with the deer spirit. You'll get hands-on practice as we get up early on Sunday to embark on a mock-hunt. In the afternoon, we will butcher a goat or lamb together, learning how to take an animal apart cleanly and dispose of the entrails. You will leave this workshop with new skills, confidence, and connection to the deer spirit.
This workshop is NOT a Hunter’s Safety course. You must take a state-approved hunter safety course (in person or as a home-study course) before you can get a hunting license. We will cover some of the same topics as a Hunter Safety course, but in more depth, more experientially, and in a friendly feminist environment. We’ll also cover both practical and spiritual topics that a Hunter’s Safety course doesn’t address. The course is taught by Murphy Robinson, a vegetarian-turned-deer-hunter who values ethics, safety, respect, and connection as the core principles of hunting.
It will be a busy weekend! We will review gun safety and practice shooting, learn about the gear you should take with you, and study the woodland landscape for deer sign, discuss and demonstrate the ritual connection with the deer spirit. You'll get hands-on practice as we get up early on Sunday to embark on a mock-hunt. In the afternoon, we will butcher a goat or lamb together, learning how to take an animal apart cleanly and dispose of the entrails. You will leave this workshop with new skills, confidence, and connection to the deer spirit.
This workshop is NOT a Hunter’s Safety course. You must take a state-approved hunter safety course (in person or as a home-study course) before you can get a hunting license. We will cover some of the same topics as a Hunter Safety course, but in more depth, more experientially, and in a friendly feminist environment. We’ll also cover both practical and spiritual topics that a Hunter’s Safety course doesn’t address. The course is taught by Murphy Robinson, a vegetarian-turned-deer-hunter who values ethics, safety, respect, and connection as the core principles of hunting.
Program Dates
California: April 28-29, 2018 at Wild Blue Ranch near San Luis Obispo, CA
(NOTE: the California class will not involve handling or shooting firearms. We will discuss rifle hunting and get hands-on experience with archery equipment instead.)
Vermont: July 21-22, 2018 in Worcester, VT.
Timing: We start at 9am on Saturday and end by 5pm on Sunday. You are encouraged to camp overnight on site, since we will start class well before dawn on Sunday morning.
Cost: $295. Program tuition includes all instruction & equipment.
SCHEDULE
Please be on time, we have a lot to cover! Exact times within the training are subject to change, but here is the rough schedule:
SATURDAY:
9am -- Welcome & introductions
10:30am -- Gun intro & rifle practice
12:30pm -- Lunch
1:30 -- scout deer sign in the woods
3:30 -- tree stands, clothing, camo, gear
5pm -- One Hour Break (set up your tent)
6:30pm -- Poltuck Dinner w/ Venison Stew
7:30-8:30pm -- Spirituality discussion
SUNDAY (Sunrise at 6:41am):
5:15am -- wake up
5:45am -- head out on the Mock Hunt
9am -- Debrief Mock Hunt
9:30am -- Rifle cleaning demo
10am -- Sacred Lamb or Goat Slaughter
10:30am -- skinning, gutting, quartering
1pm -- Lunch
2-3pm -- Spirit Journey
3-4pm -- Bowhunting discussion and final Q&A
4-5pm -- Closing Circle, then personal pack-up & departure
California: April 28-29, 2018 at Wild Blue Ranch near San Luis Obispo, CA
(NOTE: the California class will not involve handling or shooting firearms. We will discuss rifle hunting and get hands-on experience with archery equipment instead.)
Vermont: July 21-22, 2018 in Worcester, VT.
Timing: We start at 9am on Saturday and end by 5pm on Sunday. You are encouraged to camp overnight on site, since we will start class well before dawn on Sunday morning.
Cost: $295. Program tuition includes all instruction & equipment.
SCHEDULE
Please be on time, we have a lot to cover! Exact times within the training are subject to change, but here is the rough schedule:
SATURDAY:
9am -- Welcome & introductions
10:30am -- Gun intro & rifle practice
12:30pm -- Lunch
1:30 -- scout deer sign in the woods
3:30 -- tree stands, clothing, camo, gear
5pm -- One Hour Break (set up your tent)
6:30pm -- Poltuck Dinner w/ Venison Stew
7:30-8:30pm -- Spirituality discussion
SUNDAY (Sunrise at 6:41am):
5:15am -- wake up
5:45am -- head out on the Mock Hunt
9am -- Debrief Mock Hunt
9:30am -- Rifle cleaning demo
10am -- Sacred Lamb or Goat Slaughter
10:30am -- skinning, gutting, quartering
1pm -- Lunch
2-3pm -- Spirit Journey
3-4pm -- Bowhunting discussion and final Q&A
4-5pm -- Closing Circle, then personal pack-up & departure
How To Register:
Fill out the registration form on the Register Now page, and submit payment via paypal.
Questions? Contact us via this page!
Fill out the registration form on the Register Now page, and submit payment via paypal.
Questions? Contact us via this page!