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Jan. 5, 2018
Contact: Flat River State Game Area, 616-794-2658
DNR, sportsmen’s clubs sponsor free youth rabbit hunt in Belding Jan. 20
 The Department of Natural Resources is teaming up with the Mid-Michigan United Sportsmen’s Alliance, Belding Sportsman’s Club, Montcalm County QDMA, National Wild Turkey Federation, Michigan Squirrel Dog Association and several other sporting groups and local businesses to sponsor a youth rabbit hunt at the Belding Sportsman’s Club Saturday, Jan. 20.
The day will kick off with a free breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude with a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events will occur at the Belding Sportsman’s Club located at 10651 Youngman Road in Belding, Michigan.
There is no fee to participate, and maps of potential hot spots on the 11,000 acres of nearby public hunting land will be available. Participating youth will be eligible for a number of raffle prizes, including several firearms.
“This event is possible thanks to the cooperation of many partners with an interest in keeping Michigan’s hunting tradition going strong,” said DNR wildlife biologist John Niewoonder. “We hope getting new hunters out in the woods and exposed to the fun and camaraderie of rabbit hunting will get them to become life-long hunters.”
 Hunting parties must have at least one member younger than 17 years old and should pre-register by Jan. 15. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, contact the Flat River State Game Area at 616-794-2658.
Participating hunters must have a valid base license or mentored youth hunting license, available online at www.mdnr-elicense.com or anywhere hunting licenses are sold.
To learn more about youth hunting, visit www.mi.gov/mentoredhunting.
/Note to editors: A flyer about the youth rabbit hunt is available below for download./
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.
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