Upcoming Events
PF/QF South Carolina Adult Learn to Hunt Experience
Minority Outdoor Alliance in direct partnership with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and the South Carolina Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking to engage new and diverse audiences to build a multicultural upland hunting community together. This thrilling event will take place at the John de la Howe Agricultural School. Join us for an exciting weekend all about upland bird hunting, wingshooting instruction, and live action bird dogs!
This LTH experience is designed to provide opportunities for novice minority sportsmen and women to form strong authentic bonds in the field and around the campfire. The event will provide knowledge, skills, and an introduction to hunting through education and interaction with instructors in a controlled setting. Our desire is that participants gain the confidence and support they need to further pursue their outdoor interest and stay connected well after the event.
Registration is FREE, but space is limited!!
Includes meals, lodging, ammo, wingshooting instruction, and guided upland bird hunt.
Habitat & Conservation
Firearm Safety & Proper Gear
Gun Patterning & Target Shooting
Equipment & Access
Intro to Bird Dogs
Quail Habitat
Live Action Mentored Quail Hunt
How to Field Dress Your Harvest
Wild Game Cooking
Ethics & Community
For More Information Contact:
Ashley Chance - achance@pheasantsforever.org
Durrell Smith - durrellsmith@minorityoutdooralliance.org
PF/QF Alabama Adult Learn to Hunt Experience
Minority Outdoor Alliance in direct partnership with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking to engage new and diverse audiences to build a multicultural upland hunting community together. This thrilling event will take place in Bullock County Alabama. Join us for an exciting weekend all about upland bird hunting, wingshooting instruction, and live action bird dogs!
This LTH experience is designed to provide opportunities for novice minority sportsmen and women to form strong authentic bonds in the field and around the campfire. The event will provide knowledge, skills, and an introduction to hunting through education and interaction with instructors in a controlled setting. Our desire is that participants gain the confidence and support they need to further pursue their outdoor interest and stay connected well after the event.
Registration is FREE, but space is limited!!
Includes meals, lodging, ammo, wingshooting instruction, and guided upland bird hunt.
Habitat & Conservation
Firearm Safety & Proper Gear
Gun Patterning & Target Shooting
Equipment & Access
Intro to Bird Dogs
Quail Habitat
Live Action Mentored Quail Hunt
How to Field Dress Your Harvest
Wild Game Cooking
Ethics & Community
For More Information Contact:
Ashley Chance - achance@pheasantsforever.org
Durrell Smith - durrellsmith@minorityoutdooralliance.org
MOAFEST 23
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
McKinney Roughs Nature Park, TX - Lower Colorado River Authority Parks
Lodging at McKinney Roughs Nature Park
We would like to extend a special thank you to our partners:
Texas Parks & Wildlife, S. Kent Rockwell Foundation, The Sporting Life Notebook, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Eukanuba Sporting Dog, Pheasants Forever, Georgia Power
The Minority Outdoor Alliance and Texas Parks and Wildlife are excited to present MOA FEST 2023. MOA Fest ‘23 will be at the beautiful grounds of McKinney Roughs Nature Park on October 13th and 14th in Austin, Texas. The park grounds are a convenient 15 minute drive from the airport.
October 13
MOAFEST’23 Itinerary
Friday 10/13
Join us for a “once in a lifetime” bat cave viewing experience on October 13th.
(Must register by 9/1/23 to participate)
Saturday 10/14
8:00am – Registration Opens (Raft trip, Challenge course Scheduling, UTV & E-Mountain Bike Scheduling)
9:00am - 12:00pm: River Rafting Opens (45 Spots Available, will need to pre-reserve sign-up list)(Meet outside visitors center to get on the bus)
9:00am – 10:00am Bird Dog Demo (Durrell Smith)
9:00am - 5:00pm: The Gathering Spot
8:30 - 12pm: Archery Lessons
8:30 - 12pm: Fly Fishing Instruction
8:30 - 12pm: Clays Shooting
9:00 am – 11:30pm: Challenge Course (Zipline Included) (30 Spots available, first come first serve sign-up list)(Meet in front of visitor’s center for instruction)
10:30 - 12pm: E-Mountain Bikes
10:00 am - 12pm: UTV Tour
11:00 - 11:40am: Wild Game Cooking Demo (Jane Marcum)
11:40 - Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing
12:00 - 1:30pm: Lunch
12:00 - 1:30pm - College Student Career Lunch & Learn***
1:30 - 2:30pm - College Career Networking Fair***
1:30 - 4:30pm: Archery Lessons
1:30 - 4:30pm: Fly Fishing Instruction
1:30 - 4:30pm: Clays Shooting
3:30 - 4:30pm: Challenge Course (Zipline Included) (50 Spots available, first come first serve sign-up list)(Meet in front of visitors center for instruction)
1:30 - 4:30pm: E-Mountain Bikes
1:30 - 4:30pm: UTV Tour
5:00 - 8:00pm: DINNER, Live Auction, Line Dancing, Speakers
LODGING
Llano dorm – Sleeps up to 10 guests on the lower-level floor and 16 on the upper floor.
Includes bed and bath linens, lounge space, television, refrigerator, Keurig, restrooms and showers, A/C, heat, covered porch and outdoor amenities.
Lodging near McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Cedar Creek, TX
Resort
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Bastrop, TX
LCRA Parks Glamping
Lake Bastrop North Shore
Four GLAT Cabins – Sleeps up to six guests GLAT
Six GLAT Safari-Style Tents – Sleeps up to six guests
Five Airstreams - Sleeps up to four guests
Lake Bastrop South Shore
Six-teen Cabins - Sleeps up to five guests
Hotels
BEST WESTERN Bastrop Pines Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Bastrop
Comfort Suites Hotel in Bastrop, TX
Del Valle/Austin, TX
Hyatt Place Austin Airport
Hilton Austin Airport
La Quinta by Wyndham Austin Airport
Holiday Inn Austin Airport
Badlands Film Festival
Badlands and Nature Now are excited to bring the Badlands Film Festival to Georgia for the first time in its 10 year event history. Join us for an evening of hunting themed short films, as well as a wild-game food and bourbon tasting after-party. Each ticket includes
admission to both the film and food/drink events as well as an entry into our raffle for amazing prizes including hunting gear, grills, coolers and more.
MOAFest 2022: Learn-To-Hunt Kickoff
At the Minority Outdoor Alliance, it is our Mission to emulate nature and ensure our outdoor communities are filled with color & diversity as we Cultivate Inclusivity For a Healthier Outside.
We are hosting our 2nd Annual Minority Outdoor Alliance Festival (MOA Fest) to provide exciting educational tools to invite new and existing minority sportsmen and sportswomen, outdoor and conservation focused NPO’s, and outdoor industry leaders for a weekend of celebration and a welcoming community of diverse outdoor enthusiasts.
MOAFest Auction
Bid for a chance to win trips of a lifetime, gear for your next outdoor adventure, and original artwork all to support Minority Outdoor Alliance. New items will be added throughout the auction.