Eagles & Ag 2025: February 6th thorugh February 9th
Eagles & Ag 2025 Schedule
Tours & Event Details:
Thursday, February 6th - Opening Reception & Photography Exhibit: $45 per person - From 5:30 – 7:30pm
Kick off the event with an inspiring evening featuring local photographers, artists, and live birds of prey. Meet the artists, admire their work, and connect with others who share a passion for wildlife and art. Enjoy heavy appetizers provided by Sierra Chef as you take in the stunning artwork and mingle with fellow enthusiasts. Artists will showcase their pieces all weekend long!
Friday, February 7th – Wetlands Tour: $105 per person - Tour time is 8:00am-11:00am (Attendees need to arrive at 7:30am for check-in). There are a number of beautiful wetland treasures in the Carson Valley featuring large numbers of waterfowl and migrant birds. We’ll visit a few great spots with hopes of catching some of these unique birds. A short hike on level ground is part of this tour. As in all the tours, spotting scopes, binoculars and/or cameras are recommended.
Friday, February 7th – Guided Tour of Local Barns: $105 per person- Tour time is 1:30pm to 4:30pm. A bus tour where guides with local history will take you to a few magnificent barns in the Carson Valley to see inside an outside of timber framing and weathered wood.
Friday, February 7th – Eagles & Agriculture Falconers’ Dinner: $95 per person - From 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We’re finalizing our Ag speaker and a number of area falconers and their birds are scheduled to join us as well. Of course, the great dinner provided by Carson Valley Inn.
Saturday, February 8th – Eagle/Ranch Tour: $105 per person - Tour time is approximately 8:00am to 11:30am (Attendees need to arrive at 7:30am for check-in). The pinnacle of the Eagles and Ag weekend, participants of this tour will enjoy a private “behind the scenes” look at area ranches. Learn about Carson Valley ranching, conservation and have an opportunity to view/photograph eagles, hawks, owls and other birds of prey. Eagle/Ranch Tour leaves from the Carson Valley Inn.
Saturday, February 8th – Owl Prowl & Historic Barn Tour: $105 per person - Tour time is 1:00pm to Dusk (Attendees need to arrive at 12:30pm for check-in). Visit historic barns on area ranches and view owl habitat. Owl Prowl & Historic Barn Tour leaves from the Carson Valley Inn.
Saturday, February 8 & Sunday, February 9 – This year’s photo workshop gets a fresh twist! Connect with local photographers, learn from their expertise, and gain practical tips during an engaging and collaborative session. To enhance the experience, Sierra Chef will be providing delicious food, ensuring you stay fueled and inspired throughout.
Photo Workshop: $175 per person Saturday evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Sunday from 7:00 to 10:00 AM you will be outdoors in the Carson Valley to photograph area wildlife/scenery under the tutelage of Carson Valley wildlife photographer Kim Steed.
We are finalizing the details for Saturday evening events and the group will be going to the field on Sunday morning, also leaving from Carson Valley Inn.
Sunday, February 9th – Raptor Highway and Byway Tour: $105 per person - Tour time is 8:00am -11:30am (Attendees need to arrive at 7:30am for check-in). Normally on Friday afternoon, this tour has been moved to Sunday morning this year to take advantage of better lighting for photography, more raptor opportunities and less traffic congestion. This promises to be s special Sunday drive around the Carson Valley with great photography and local lore. Supplemental tour for those interested in the Buteos, Accipiters, Falcons and other birds which commonly winter in Carson Valley. As in all the tours, spotting scopes, binoculars and/or cameras are recommended.
Congratulations to Our Previous Eagles & Ag Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Kathy Port and Kim Hunter Steed, the winners of the 2021 Eagles & Agriculture Photo Contest. As usual the competition was stiff from hundreds of photos, Kathy got a great shot of an eagle alighting on a post (Eagles category) while Kim captured a rancher helping cow and calf on a snowy day (Agriculture category). Thank you to all the photographers who submitted to the contest, their talent and hard work really showcases the Carson Valley. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with next year!
Below are entries we received for previous Eagles & Ag Photo Contest grouped by photographer. You can't download these images but if you like a particular image drop us a note with the photographer's name and we'll send you an e-mail contact.