Hunting, Fishing and the Outdoor Life

 

Have you ever wanted to learn more about hunting and fishing? How about cultivating your hobby throughout a full school year? Do you wish to know more about yourself, break some personal boundaries perhaps, and - at the same time - learn about the wilderness?

Have you wondered about how it would be to experience the Northern Lights shimmering across  the evening sky with  the smell of pine from logs burning on the camp fire and newly caught trout frying in the pan? If so, then, this is something for you! You need no previous knowledge of hunting or fishing, only an interest  in the outdoors life.

 

The county of Finnmark and the Pasvik valley, is a veritable eldorado for those interessted in hunting, fishing and the wild and wonderful life outdoor.  Here you'll find wild regions  more than well stocked with birds and fish. The natural world  will be your classroom and when we are out and about, we'll spend the nights in tents, snowhuts, wood cabins or basic shelters made up for the occasion with whatever material available.  The possibilities for hunting - and fishing is excellent and  there for you to enjoy, also during your spare time.  It is all here, right outside your bedroom window.

 

You will become familiar with the wild and varied nature as it presents itself to you during the three seasons you spend  with us. In all in it's splendour, the variety is vast, from sheltered forest of fir (taiga), glorious mountains, wide open spaces, to coastal shores and fjords. Move around on foot, on skis, with dog sleigh,  with canoe or kayak.

 

Experience

Get hypnotised by the glowing amber from the camp fire after a full day moving around in the wilderness. Struggle to reach the summit above and feel the joy whilst taking in the splendid view. Experience the excitement as you set off down the mountain on skis over untouched, virgin snow. Sweat it out whilst enjoying a sauna. How about a "dip in the snow" afterwards? Huddle up in your sleepin bag whilst listening to white grouse courting in the mild, early summer night. Experience the feeling of togetherness as it developes between people who depends on, and trust each other.

 

"As I was sitting outside my snow hut looking with awe at the starry sky above, I heard silence for the first time - I shall never forget that!"    

Heikki A. Student 98/99

What you may do whilst here

Hunting for grouse and other big, wild birds in the Pasvik Valley. Hunting for hare during winter at Soroya, West Finmark. Big Trout fishing in the Pasvik River. Hunting  for Musk and ducks. Fishing on the high sea.  Winter fishing on frozen lakes, through holes in  the ice. (Ice fishing)! Hunting and fishing on the Kola peninsula. Trapping of animals. Preparing and cooking of  game and  animals cought in the wild. Make your own fly fishin rod and your own flies for fishing.

 

Other things to do and learn

Skeet shooting. Dog sleighing. Canoing and kayaking. Herding of reindeer. Mountain climbing/trekking.

Planning  and preparing of journeys in the wilderness. Orienteering, use of  map and compass, also use of GPS.  (GLOBAL  POSSITIONING SYSTEM). Construction/making of useful gear and equipment. Information about and how to prepare yourself when trekking in  wintry and wild conditions. Learn about avalanches. First Aid.  Skiing in the mountains. Tracking of wild animals. 

 

"Tracks in the snow told me that a huge, wild bird  had recently been here looking for food. Suddenly it appeared, and with a surprisingly loud, crashing sound from flapping wings, it took to flight. The adrenalin rushed through my veins as I hurried the shotgun to my shoulder. Mopingly I stood there, for again, the wood-grouse had tricked me. Perhaps next time, I thought."       

Mads K. Student 02/03

 

Friendship, great experiences from the natural world and responsibilities to share, awaits you! Are you ready for the challenge?