Idaho Fish and Game is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for youth ages 10-16: Introduction to Youth Archery!
Introduction to youth archery class beginning in April at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in North Idaho
Kids ages 10 to 16 are encouraged to participate in an introduction to youth archery class at the Farragut Shooting Range Center
This 4-week series will introduce youth to the proper steps for shooting recurve and universal compound bows. Participants will receive instruction on archery equipment, range safety, target archery and they will have fun learning proper shooting techniques. No prior experience with archery is required.
The series will be taught by USA Archery Coach, John Skikas, who is also a certified Fish and Game Hunter and Bowhunter Education Instructor and NRA Certified Range Safety Officer.
Youth bows, arrows and targets will be provided by Fish and Game. The series includes four sessions to be held on Tuesday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm, April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The cost to participate is $40, payable online with registration. Registration is required and can be completed here. There are only ten spots available, so don’t wait!
This class is part of our “Hunting and Shooting Sport Skills” classes. Class offerings vary widely, but can include specialized skills courses such as Basic Handguns on April 6 and Basic Shotgun on April 27. Check here for current and future class offerings.
If you’re looking for in-person hunter, trapper or wolf trapper education classes, check out our Hunter Education Programs page. And remember, there is also an online, self-paced hunter education option.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact the Panhandle Regional office.
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