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Join a Master Naturalist to learn about deer tracking, a useful skill for any deer hunter or nature enthusiast. Participants can expect to get out on the trails to look for signs, and how to interpret what they're finding. No experience needed, this program is for all experience levels and geared for adults. Registration required.Questions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 10am-12pmLocation: Meet us the classrooms at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center.15865 Rapids Lake Rd, Carver, MN 55315Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com. Capped at 20 participants.Activity Level: This program is mainly outdoors, with an indoor portion to kick off the program. The hike is about 1 mile in length, and may be going off trail to follow deer signs. This is an intermediate activity, can be strenuous, but with plenty of stops along the way.What to Bring: We recommend that you wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and bring sunscreen, bug spray and a full water bottle with you.Accessibility: Accessibility at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center:Restrooms and a water bottle filler are available inside the visitor center. There is an outdoor restroom, but no outdoor water fountains. There is dedicated handicap parking available. The Rapids Lake Trail and Forest Loop are flat natural surface paths and the trail leading to both is paved with a slight downward slope. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. It is a 0.1-0.2 mile walk to get to the trailhead from the parking lot. There are no rest areas along the trails but are present inside and outside the visitor center.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.
