In the first of what will hopefully be a series of workshops around the country, I'm teaching an introductory workshop in New York City on March 13th through Slow Food NYC. This is part of Slow Food NYC's ongoing 'Slow U' program.This is not by any means my full two day course that I seem to be teaching here in Charlottesville once a month, rifle practice being discouraged in Manhattan. What I'm doing through Slow Food is just a 3 hour event intended to introduce the concept of locavore hunting, specifically for deer. The event will cover some natural history basics, explain the necessary tools and the pros and cons of different weapons and how to take up deer hunting if you live in a tiny apartment with a compact car. I will be bringing a whole venison hindquarter and a backstrap in order to demonstrate some basic home butchering techniques and a student from my last weekend class (who did some amazing things in the kitchen with the meat we had butchered) will be cooking various cuts up for everyone to try.
The location is Jimmy's 43, at 43 East 7th Street, NY, NY. Tickets are available here and all proceeds will benefit Slow Food NYC. The bar will be open and a good time had by all.
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Do you know any NYC local hunters? I'm recommending my group take your class, as well as a riflery class, but not sure where to start the actual hunting.
Melissa,
There are a few NYC local hunters who have taken my two-day course and a few of them will be there on the 13th for you to talk to.
I would start with looking at public land in NY and NJ. State and national forests and wildlife management areas. I know that there are some opportunities in Long Island.
Also start asking around to see who you know that has land upstate and may have been warring with deer for years. Get the word out among your social network that you are looking for land to hunt on and eventually you'll get a lead on something.
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