“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20
Purpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.
Keynote speaker: Dane LePlatt, Campus Pastor – Sagebrush Church, Farmington Campus
Dates: Primary check in will begin on Thursday, April 24th at 8pm at the cabin. If you will not be able to check in by 8pm on Thursday, please let us know ahead of time. The event will officially end at noon on Sunday, April 27th. Everyone must check out by noon on Sunday.
Liability/Minors: All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver at sign in. Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present at the event.
Lodging: We will be staying in a private cabin in Cuba, NM which is located at: 1000 Calle Ojitos, Cuba NM 87013
Directions: 35°55’43.1″N 106°46’32.6″W https://goo.gl/maps/4PokSibJMv6TiKjB9
Registration: First registered first reserved!
Hunting: We will have volunteers present to lead hunting groups of 3. Our volunteers are paying their way for the event and are not professionals, nor are they licensed guides. This is a buddy hunt with friends, not a guided trip. No tips allowed but covering your portion of gas or other expenses is expected. Please bring cash to assist with any extra supplies needed. Each volunteer Group Leader will be assigned a hunting party each day. While we keep fathers and sons together, usually you will be hunting with people you don’t know. This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised. Additionally, we will try to pair volunteer Group Leaders with parties suitable to their preferred method of hunting, but please remember to be flexible as this won’t always be possible.
Volunteer Group Leaders will be introduced to their parties in our meetings. Please see your volunteer Group Leader for assistance and/or special needs with regard to hunting.
Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for both Friday and Saturday. Breakfast will be served Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Drinks and snacks will be available in limited amounts, but plan to bring your favorite soft drinks. You may also want to pack food to bring with you while you’re out on your hunt.
Freebies/Door prizes: Everyone present at the event will receive an event t-shirt and an entry for the door prize drawing that will be held on Saturday night. If you’d like to donate door prizes , please contact Dustin Rardin at the number provided below.
Rules:
- Perfect people are not allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.
- No drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed after all guns have been put up for the day. Safety is a must!
- Please watch profanity. We want to keep the environment kid friendly.
- Have a good time.
What to bring:
- Shotgun with turkey choke
- Shotgun shells appropriate for turkey loads
- Extra choke/shotgun shells for shooting clay pigeons
- Valid NM small game hunting license, turkey tag, habitat stamp, and habitat & access validation.
- Full camouflage, including camo hat, facemask, and gloves (and turkey vest if you choose)
- Cash for any supplies you might need
- Filet knife and Ziploc bags – please plan to clean your own turkey
- Toiletries and bath towel
- Cooler to bring your turkey home
- Water bottle
- Sleeping bag and pillow (we have a big room with cots for sleeping… this is not a 5 star resort)
- Optional: fishing rod and tackle (with valid NM fishing license)
- A willing attitude that’s eager to help make it work and have a good time – remember, everyone at the event is a volunteer, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends, not a guided hunt!
Contact info: The event chairman is Dustin Rardin. If you need information prior to the event, please contact him at [email protected]. If you need assistance on the road or during the event, please contact him via phone or text @ 575-491-7110.
Schedule of Events
Thursday : 6pm Depart Farmington (eat before you arrive)
8pm Check in at the cabin
8:30pm Welcome, hunting info
Friday: 5am Breakfast served, followed by morning devotion
5:30am Morning hunt
12pm Lunch
4pm Evening hunt
7:30pm Dinner
8:30pm Evening devotion and group time
Saturday: 5am Breakfast served, followed by morning devotion
5:30am Morning hunt
12pm Lunch
4pm Evening hunt
7:30pm Dinner
8:30pm Evening devotion, group time, door prizes
Sunday: 5am Breakfast served, followed by morning devotion
5:30am Morning hunt
Noon Check out and depart