DPNR sponsors Bow, Arrow and Basket making classes

Here is a copy of the release by DPNR Division of Fish and Wildlife

You can download the Press Release here http://viarchery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BowClass.pdf

The Division of Fish and Wildlife is sponsoring, through its Hunter education Program (Funded with Wildlife Restoration funds from USFWS), several classes to provide training in traditional outdoor skills. These classes include Bow, Arrow, and Basket making. All the classes will be held at the Mount Victory Camp, Eco-Lodge (For more information and directions to the Mount Victory Camp, Eco-Lodge see https://www.mtvictorycamp.com)

We will be following social distancing guidelines so there are limited spaces. You must signup to secure a space.

To sign up email: mountvictorycamp@gmail.com, or on Facebook: MountVictoryCamp.



For all workshops, students should bring a lunch and water bottle.

The bow making class is a four-day, two-weekend, class. Due to our current health restrictions and available working areas there is a maximum of 7 students. Also, because of the tools used there is a minimum age, of 14 years old, to participate. The bow class schedule is:
Saturday, November 14th 10am-5pm
Sunday, November 15th 11am-5pm
Saturday, November 21st 10am-5pm
Sunday, November 22nd 11am-5pm


The basket making class is a one-day class which will be held Saturday, November 28th from 10am until 2pm. There is a 10 student maximum, and a minimum age of 10 years old.


The arrow making class is a one-day class held November 29th from 11am to 5 pm. There is a maximum of 7 students in the class and a minimum age of 14.