Bowhunter Education Course Offered In Rock Springs March 8

BOWHUNTER EDUCATION OFFERED MARCH 8

ROCK SPRINGS -- It may not be mandatory in Wyoming, but bowhunter education is endorsed by many experienced archers as an excellent way to learn safe, ethical bowhunting. A class is being offered in Rock Springs, March 8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Sweetwater County Fire District #1 Training Room.

            The class uses the internationally recognized curriculum of the National Bowhunter Education Program and is required for all bowhunters in several other states, including neighboring Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, and Idaho.

            The class will be taught by veteran archer and certified volunteer instructor Steve Martin. There is no cost for the course and archers can enroll by calling Martin at (307) 350-0486 Preregistration for the class is recommended.

            Bowhunter education is also recommended by the Bowhunters of Wyoming (BOW), a statewide archery organization. Classes are taught by certified BOW volunteers and most classes are conducted in the spring.

            “Many archers have requested the class in Wyoming to improve their skills and show their dedication to the sport,” said Jim Dawson, Game and Fish hunter education coordinator.

            Anyone needing special accommodations for the class should contact Martin.

 

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Stephen Martin: 307-350-0486

Lucy Wold: 307-875-3225, extension 18607

 

 

 

Archer Dale Dawson shows the boys how it's done. Photo: Lucy Wold, WGFD