Mule Deer 101 Class Offered in Grand Junction
OutdoorHub 07.08.11
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Mule Deer Association are teaming up to bring Colorado families some food, fun and lessons about the finer points of hunting muleys at the Mule Deer 101 seminar scheduled for Saturday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Parks and Wildlife office in Grand Junction.
With door prizes, raffles and free BBQ, the event will provide something for everyone, including target shooting and hunting classes designed specifically for men, women and youths.
“This is a great opportunity for families,” said Parks and Wildlife Education Coordinator Kathleen Tadvick. “It’s not often that an entire family or group can attend one hunting and shooting seminar that offers several different specialized classes.”
Everyone can enjoy learning about tried and true hunting strategies and techniques during the High Country Mule Deer Tactics class, while women can attend the Ladies on the Hunt class. Taught by women, this seminar encourages questions and discussions about mule deer hunting basics in a female-friendly environment.
Youths can take their first steps toward a life-long love of the outdoors during the Pathway to Mule Deer Hunting class, a kid-friendly course designed to introduce young sportsmen to the joys and responsibilities of mule deer hunting.
Representatives from Cabelas and Prois – a ladies hunting apparel company from Gunnison – will teach several of the classes. Topics will not only include hunting techniques, firearm and archery safety, but also tips about proper clothing and footwear.
A professional photographer will offer suggestions about how to care for your camera during your scouting trips, as well as how to take great shots of your trophy mule deer and other wildlife.
The Colorado Traditional Archer’s Society members will provide a 3-D target and show everyone how to properly use a bow, and Parks and Wildlife personnel will teach gun safety and target shooting in the indoor rifle range.
If you are planning to attend this free event, pre-register now by calling Mari Myers at 970-255-6144. Space is limited, so please call soon to reserve your spot.
Who: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Colorado Mule Deer Association
What: Mule Deer 101 education seminar
When: Saturday, July 23, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado Parks and Wildlife – 711 Independent Ave. Grand Junction
Contact: Mari Myers – 970-255-6144
For more information about big-game hunting, go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/PlanYourHunt/
For more news about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/news/index.asp?DivisionID=3
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
Contact:
Mike Porras
Contact Phone: 970-255-6162
