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BOW Learn to Hunt Safely Weekend is March 13-15

Women are invited to a hunter education weekend that will give them the chance to learn hunter safety and gain firsthand firearm and archery experience in a fun, safe environment. The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’s Learn to Hunt Safely Weekend will be March 13-15 at Ponca State Park.

Basic hunter education course material will be taught through simulated hunting situations, live fire exercises, education and responsibility activities. Workshops will be led by experienced female hunters and certified volunteer hunter education instructors. Hunter Education certificates will be given at the end of the weekend.

Female participants ages 12 through 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult the full weekend.

The fee is $200, which includes shared cabin lodging at the park and meals. All equipment, including archery and firearms, will be provided.

Register at apps.outdoornebraska.gov/BowEvents.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 402-471-5008.

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