Norco hosted the Second Safety Class for First Aid/CPR/AED and Gunshot Wound Management

On February 10th, Norco hosted a class for 12 students to obtain 2 year certifications for First Aid/CPR/AED, Gunshot Wound Management, and Blood  Pathologens.  The instructor Scott Goldstein, a high-energy Fire Dept Chief and trainer from Baltimore County Fire and Medical Training Inc, provided a full day of practical training …

Norco to Host Women in the Outdoors Program July 28th

At the January Norco Members Meeting, Women in the Outdoor’s regional leader (and Norco member) Kelly Dalbec presented an overview of the Women in the Outdoors Program and made a proposal to Norco to host the event in 2018.  The membership voted in favor to host the program, on July …

Pheasant Taxidermy Class Session 2 Concludes with 9 Pheasants Ready for Display

On Sunday, January, the class reconvened for session 2. At the end of session 1, the instructor left with the student’s pheasant which was feathers, skin, bone, and wire supports for the wings and legs. The birds were tumbled dried in moisture absorbing media. https://www.norco.club/2017/12/18/taxidermy-class-session-1-all-students-learning-the-trade-and-technique-with-flying-colors/ Session 2 transforms the pheasant to …

Worcester County League 2018 Junior Conservation Camp Applications Now Accepted

WCL is now accepting applications for youth ages 13-17 to attend 2018 Junior Conservation Camp for free. Applications are due on or before March 17, 2018. WCL selects 3 applicants based on their essays. The excellent 10 day program imparts a range of skills and knowledge spanning shooting, fishing, camping, …

Taxidermy Class Session 1 – All Students Learning the Trade and Technique with Flying Colors

The Norco hosted Taxidermy Class led by self-taught taxidermist Curt De Villers went off without a hitch, whereby a full day of leading hunters/students through the first stage of mounting a pheasant. The major steps for session 1 were: separate the carcass (meat and entrails) from the skin/feathers; detailed work …

Defensive Handgun Classes – 2018 – May – September

Defensive Handgun classes are being planned starting in May 2018… Tentative schedule, subject to change. Email Joe if interested wachusettfirearmstraining@yahoo.com DH1, Women’s Only May 11th 6pm-10pm, May 12th 9am-5pm , pre-req none DH1, May 11th, 6PM-10PM, May 20th 12N-8pm , pre-req none DH2 , June 9th, 9am-5pm , pre-req DH1 or equivalent DH3, …

Training Class Offered – First Aid/CPR/AED and Gunshot Wound Management – February 10th, 2018

Life Saving Safety Training by certified trainers for anyone who enjoys shooting and hunting, is a firearm or hunting instructor, is a range/safety officer, and everyday life situations indoors or outdoors at home, work, or play. Be familiar and learn how to use a gunshot wound (GSW) trauma kit with different …

Norco hosting Oct 24th Wildlife Society’s Annual Fall Workshop – Theme is Raptor Conservation and Biology

Norco is hosting the Oct 24th Wildlife Society’s Annual Fall Workshop – Theme is Raptor Conservation and Biology. Norco members can signup to join the Society for $10 and attend the workshop.   Details of the workshop October 24: New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Fall Workshop, Princeton – The New …

Learn Pheasant Taxidermy this Fall at Norco – if Interested read on

  Details: Class will take place at Norco on 2 Sundays in November/December. Cost is $45.00 ; Taxidermist is Curt De Villers – Spinney Hills Taxidermy, a home based taxidermist who lives in Sterling. The class fee goes 100% to a mounting kit and supplies. The taxidermist is volunteering his …