News Release

Youth Hunting Field Day set for Sept. 22

September 4, 2007
Contact: Renee Hays (850) 413-0084

New hunters looking for help and experienced hunters who want to sharpen their skills are invited to attend the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) free Youth Hunting Field Day, Sept. 22 at Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy, north of Tallahassee.

The FWC partners with Tall Timbers and the Big Bend Youth Outdoor Foundation for this half-day event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, for interested persons ages 11 and older. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Expert instructors will teach the fundamentals on hunting deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game, and participants will learn about using dogs while hunting. Also, they will get to target-shoot with a bow, shotgun, rifle and muzzleloading gun.

Other activities will include getting a close look at the inside of an FWC helicopter and seeing a K-9 demonstration by FWC law enforcement officers and their dogs. Participants are eligible for door prizes.
Sponsors include Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear, Tallahassee Bowhunters Association, Jefferson Long Rifles, Horse Creek Traditional Archery Club, Quality Deer Management Association, Seminole Archery Supply, Plantation Security Inc., the National Wild Turkey Federation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited.

For more information on Youth Hunting Field Day call Renee Hays at (850) 413-0084. For directions to Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy, go to www.talltimbers.org.