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Historic and Primitive Skills
Learn to Make an Atlatl
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Boone County Nature School
8989 S. Tom Bass Road
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 815-7900
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Columbia, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free Atlatl Workshop Tuesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Boone County Nature School located at 8989 South Tom Bass Rd. MDC Education Supervisor Brian Flowers said people enjoy throwing atlatls for recreation, but there’s a growing interest in hunting with atlatls during the alternative methods deer season. An atlatl is a device that propels a dart, like a large arrow, and was used for hunting in prehistoric times. Atlatls were approved for hunting small game in Missouri in 2007 and for deer hunting in 2010. In 2011, two Missouri hunters harvested deer with darts and atlatls. In 2017, Dawn Wagner of Truxton became the first woman in modern U.S. history to take a deer with an atlatl. “People are gravitating towards this sport because, although it’s ancient, it’s new to most modern people,” Flowers said. “You can craft this tool on your own, it increases the strength of a throw and is something anyone can learn to use no matter their size or strength, kind of like archery.” Atlatls are mostly carved from wood. An atlatl has a handle on one end and socket on the other end that holds the dart. It provides leverage that enables a faster, harder throw of a dart, that can be around 7 feet long. Flowers said the June 3 program will feature the basics of atlatls, covering its history, and varying designs of atlatls, and even a chance to hand craft your own atlatl to take home. There will be ample time at the workshop to practice using the atlatls, so attendees can decide if this is a sport they’ll enjoy. “This is simply an opportunity to get outdoors with us, check out this ancient tool, and build a new skill,” Flowers said. Registration required at the following link - All equipment will be provided, Ages 10 and up are welcome; all minors should be accompanied by an adult. The Boone County Nature School is located south of Columbia on U.S. 63 hwy. near the Airport exit. BRIAN D FLOWERS
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Boone County Nature School located at the Waters - Russell unit of Three Creeks Conservation Area
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You must cancel your registration before Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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All registrants for this event must be between 10 and 99 years of age by 6/3/2025.