🦡 NC Wildlife Education & Conservation Experience: Feral Hog Management at Howell Woods 🌿
📅 January 7–11, 2026
💵 $480 per person | $200 non-refundable deposit due September 1
📍 Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center – Johnston County, NC

Join us for a unique, hands-on wildlife education experience that combines environmental stewardship, immersive learning, and responsible conservation practices — all set on 2,800 breathtaking acres of Neuse River Bottom habitat.

🐗 Why Feral Hog Removal Matters
Feral hogs are one of the most destructive invasive species in North America, causing significant damage to native ecosystems, water sources, and wildlife habitats. This event is not just about hunting — it’s about learning why this work is essential and how you can be a part of preserving North Carolina’s natural heritage.

🌎 Educational Requirements & Activities
All participants are required to complete a brief online training and quiz on whitetail deer and feral hog biology, behavior, and their environmental impact.
Onsite, we’ll take a guided tour of Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, donated by Rudolph Howell to Johnston County Community College for the purpose of environmental education and stewardship. Educational highlights include:

• 🐍 Native reptiles and rehabilitated birds of prey

• 🦫 Tactile wildlife exhibits with pelts, teeth, shells, fossils, antlers, petrified wood, arrowheads & more

• 🌳 Guided nature trail walks highlighting native tree and plant species

• 🎣 Visits to one or more of the five ponds to learn about native fish

• 🐢 Occasional opportunities to help feed the wildlife!

🏹 What’s Included:
✔️ 3-Day Feral Hog Conservation Hunt
✔️ 4 Nights in Cabin Lodging (bunk-style, sleeps 16)
✔️ All Meals, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
✔️ Guided Stand Drop-Off & Pick-Up
✔️ Walk-in cooler for hanging game until departure

💼 What You’ll Need:

• Sleeping bag, pillow, towels, linens

• Waterproof mid-calf boots

• Rifle (.270, 30-30, 350 Legend, or similar)

• Cooler for meat transport

• Optional: Red flashlight or night vision optics for evening hours
  Field dressing, processing, and hauling assistance available onsite

🌞 Midday Exploration Options:

• Hike scenic trails

• Relax by the firepit

• Fish in the ponds (bring your rod!)

• Visit nearby Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site

• Grab award-winning BBQ just 20 mins away at Redneck BBQ Lab 🍖

🎯 Important Notes:
🔸 Draw for 15 Participants will be held August 4th @ 7PM.
🔸 To enter – visit ADC National Private Facebook Group. Initial drawing is only open to members. 
🔸 NC hunting license required (Big Game tag not necessary)
🔸 Tips for Howell Woods staff not included

🌿 Let’s make a difference together — learn, conserve, and take action to protect our wild places.