Nipmuck Cultural Hunt & Fish

Mission statement of NCHF

“To rekindle our relationship with the land, the Nipmuc Cultural Hunt and Fish Club is the first Indigenous Nipmuc led organization dedicated to reviving traditional approaches with modern methods for the sustainable harvesting of wild game and fish.

We are committed to training future generations as stewards of the land, fostering a clean and healthy environment for native wildlife to thrive naturally, ensuring balance with nature while promoting food sovereignty. Through habitat restoration, relationship building and  modern and traditional native stewardship practices, we aim to reclaim our historical relationship with the land and beyond.

We work in tandem with Nipmuc farming, Nipmuc led NGO’s,  land trusts and allied agencies involved with land stewardship work.

NCHF 2026

  • Archery - Target and bow lessons scheduled for spring/summer 2026.
  • Fishing - (Fresh water, salt water, shell fishing, ice fishing) – Similar to hunting there will be events held
    throughout the year to teach different skillsets and tactics of fishing
  • Game processing -skinning, trapping, butchering and preservation skills building
  • Specialized events for Hunting and fishing all year – stay tuned
  • Deer Meat processing days
  • 3rd annual Ice Fishing Event February 2026 Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Nipmuc Shotgun hunts with NCHF– fall 2026
  • Certified Tree Stand safety lessons – June 28th 2026 (30 peck Rd Wales Ma. 10am)
  • Certified Hunter safety courses – TBD
  • Certified FID/LTC classes –  Stay tuned for additional classes when needed
  • Collaborations with Nipmuc led NGO’s and other Allied organizations. (Nipmuc/k Community Land Project, NolooseBraids, Norcross, Mass Audubon and Pequiog Farm) – regarding food sovereignty and
    cultural opportunities

Deer Processing Workshop

Norcross Ice Fishing

Mishoon Camp

These goals reflect a holistic approach to cultural and environmental preservation, community empowerment, and intergenerational knowledge transfer, showcasing the club's dedication to reclaiming and revitalizing traditional Nipmuc practices and fostering a healthy, sustainable relationship with the land.