Youth Encouraged to Attend Hunter Skills Workshop

In cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation, Youth Hunter Skills Workshops are being offered by the Deer Lake Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association, July 13, and the St. John’s Rod and Gun Club, July 20.

“I commend the members and volunteers of the St. John’s Rod and Gun Club and the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Club for their dedication and commitment towards encouraging young people to learn first-hand some of the important skills and safety practices involving hunting,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Environment and Conservation. “We are pleased to work collaboratively with these organizations to provide these workshops. Hunting is a very significant part of our culture and heritage, and plays an important role in wildlife conservation and management.”

Youth between the ages of 12-17 are invited to attend the one day event and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. During the workshop, participants will learn important hunting safety techniques for shotgun and rifle shooting, archery and bow-hunting techniques, outdoor safety and survival skills and other important lessons about wildlife conservation and management.

To ensure space is available, participants must pre-register by contacting:

St. John’s Rod and Gun Club
Telephone 709-722-5420 or email hjacobs@bellaliant.net 

Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association
Telephone 709-686-5228 or email mail4upperhumber@gmail.com 

For more information about other hunter and trapper education and outreach programs delivered in the province, visit www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/wildlife/education/index.html or contact the Wildlife Division at 709-637-2006.

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Media contact:
Deborah Thomas
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575
DeborahThomas@gov.nl.ca    

2013 07 04             2:00 p.m.