Bowhunter education course scheduled for Alachua Co.
News Release
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Media contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525
Now you can take the Florida Bowhunter Education
Course by completing an online, distance-learning component and
then attending an abbreviated field day.
Hunter Safety personnel with the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the field day will be
Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Newberry Archery Complex in
Alachua County.
This field day is designed to be a hands-on,
constructive learning experience that will include bow setup and
shooting, field walks, blood-trail exercises, erecting and safely
ascending and descending from tree stands, as well as equipment
preparation and survival techniques.
A small fee to take the distance-learning course is
payable to the National Bowhunter Education Foundation on its
website: www.bowhunter-ed.com/florida.
Access the online distance-learning course at MyFWC.com/Bowhunt.
Participants can expect to learn all aspects of
bowhunting, including:
- History of bowhunting
- Safe and responsible bowhunting
- Preparing for the hunt
- Shot placement and game recovery
- Use of elevated stands and other techniques
- Outdoor preparedness
Students of all ages may participate; however, an
adult must accompany those under the age of 16.
Participants should bring all equipment, including
bow and arrows.
Students should register for the course in advance
by calling the FWC's regional office in Lake City at
386-758-0525.
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