CPW to host ‘Field Dressing 101’ Class at Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area
Rachael GonzalesNorthwest Region Public Information Officer
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Twitter: @CPW_NW CPW to host ‘Field Dressing 101’ Class at Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife for a one-day ‘Field Dressing 101’ class on Sat., Aug. 24, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The class will be held at the Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area and is open to anyone, novice or expert, wanting to learn more about how to field-dress big game properly.
"For the new hunters, field dressing can be intimidating," said CPW District Wildlife Manager Zac Chrisman. "This is a great class for the beginner but an opportunity for a seasoned pro to learn some new tips about field processing."
The class is detailed and will include the use of real animals to provide thorough examples of how to properly field dress big game. Instructors will demonstrate field dressing and gutless methods of field processing, deboning, quartering, the best cuts for table fare, and suggestions for transporting the meat out of the field.
Additional topics will include techniques for skinning with taxidermy in mind.
Details
When: Sat., Aug. 24 beginning at 8 a.m.
Where: Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area
Registration is required, with a registration fee of $20.00 per person. This class is limited to 20 people, so anyone interested in participating is encouraged to sign up early.
The seminar is offered through the agency's Hunter Outreach Program. Through workshops, clinics, seminars, and educational hunts, the program appeals to diverse interests, backgrounds, and levels of ability, helping novices through the first steps toward becoming a part of Colorado's hunting heritage and traditions.
About the Location
Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area is located in Mesa County. From Interstate 70 at Fruita (Exit 19), go 1 mile south on Highway 340 and turn right onto Kingsview Road. Follow the access road about 4.5 miles to the main workshop on the left side of the road (to get to the shop, you must go beyond the check-in area).
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.