Youth Waterfowl Day at Muskegon State Game Area Aug. 27

All are welcome to attend the Lake Effect Chapter of Michigan Duck Hunters Association Youth Waterfowl Day on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Muskegon State Game Area Headquarters, located at 7600 Messinger Road, Twin Lakes, MI 49457.

This is a great opportunity for families and kids of all ages who are interested in waterfowl ID and biology, hunting techniques, retrieving dogs and the traditions of waterfowl hunting and management.

Activities include wood duck nest box building, duck and goose calling competition for kids, waterfowl ID, trapping, decoy carving, and a chance to shoot at clay targets and watch hunting dogs in action. There also will be opportunities to speak with area hunters and DNR Wildlife Division staff about local hunting opportunities.

Free lunch will be provided at noon, and there will be drawings for prizes! For more information, visit lakeeffectduckhunters.wordpress.com or contact the Lake Effect Chapter of the Michigan Duck Hunters Association at 231-286-4550.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.