Dec. 10, 2009
The Department of Natural Resources will host three events in January as part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program. All three educational opportunities -- a turkey hunting workshop, a family squirrel hunt and an introduction to handgun shooting -- are designed to include parents, children and women.
The Turkey Hunting Workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Rose Lake Field Office, located at 8562 E. Stoll Rd. in East Lansing, from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop -- geared toward parents and youngsters age 10 and up -- will include discussion of season rules and regulations, habitat, scouting and patterning birds, hunting technique and equipment needed for turkey hunting. At the end of the session, participants will have an opportunity to apply for a turkey permit online.
A follow-up session will be offered on April 6 and will focus on patterning a shotgun, ethical placement of shot, and calling practice. Instructors will also explain how to dress and harvest properly, and will provide an assortment of wild turkey recipes. The cost for this two-session workshop is $10 per person and instruction will be provided by the National Wild Turkey Federation.
The Family Squirrel Hunt will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Yankee Springs Recreation Area, located at 2104 S. Briggs Rd. in Middleville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This hunt is also aimed at families, and parents are encouraged to sign up with their youngsters ages 10 and up. The hunt will include a presentation on hunter safety followed by a basic small-game hunting lesson. Hunters will be paired up and will have their own guide and assigned hunting area. For registration forms and information on what to bring and what to wear, visit www.michigan.gov/bow. The cost for this program is $20 per person.
Introduction to Handgun Shooting for women will be held Monday, Jan. 25, at the Demmer Shooting Center, located at 3365 E. Jolly Rd. in Lansing from 6 to 9 p.m. This class is designed for beginners ages 18 and up to learn the basic skills needed to safely handle and shoot a handgun. No prior shooting experience is required. All firearms, ammunition, eye protection and hearing protection will be provided. The cost for this program is $20 per person.
For more information on all of these programs and more, contact Sue Tabor at (517) 241-2225 or visit www.michigan.gov/bow.
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