USDA demonstrations with the propane cannon got everyone's attention!
David Allaben of USDA Wildlife Services shows students from VT some of the tools of the trade.
Gary Norman (DGIF) talks about the uses of a rocket net.
Students move from station to station to get up close to the equipment and speak with the professionals.
Students get an opportunity to use equipment they may otherwise never experience.
VT Graduate student Claudia Wultsch demonstrates the Dan-Inject system.
Each student gets a turn!
This is the 8th year for this target!
VT graduate student Catherine Tredick demonstrates how to construct a trail set for trapping bears.
We were pleased to welcome students from Radford University and Ferrum College this year.
Grant Harter (USDA) demonstrates the techniques used for trapping nest predators on barrier islands.
Just like the real thing! Horseshoe crabs and all.
The VATWS sponsored the post-event cook out in the MLBS pavillion.
Amy Roberts (DGIF) talks about some of the non-game projects she is involved with.
Non-game techinques is a pretty big subject for a 20 minute station!
This is as real as most students want to get for copperheads.
Live animals make the experience all the more enjoyable for the students.
The grand finale! Firing the rocket net over a cooperative stuffed bear.
