Youth Learn to Hunt: Waterfowl
Participants will learn basic strategies for hunting waterfowl such as proper equipment, hunting and shooting techiniques. Youth must be acompanied by parent or legal guardian. Registration includes a youth membership and a meal. Event will be held rain or shine. Classroom and range supplies will be provideded.
The workshop will feature knowledge and skills building sessions with hands-on learning as well as a live-fire wingshooting.
Participants will learn basic strategies for hunting waterfowl such as proper equipment, where to hunt, safe shooting practices, and how to field dress, butcher and cook the ducks and geese. The wingshooting session will provide lessons on shooting techniques and range time for those looking to improve their shooting skills.
The program is provided through a partnership with the Iowa DNR and Delta Waterfowl. It is part of a national effort to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters due to the overall decline in hunting and outdoor recreation.