IDFG TO OFFER YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING CLINIC

Coeur d'Alene, ID - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a waterfowl hunting clinic for young sportsmen interested in learning how to hunt waterfowl. The event will be held on Youth Waterfowl Day, Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Boundary Creek Wildlife Management area northwest of Bonners Ferry. Participants and a guardian will have the opportunity to spend the morning with an experienced waterfowl hunter. Participants won't just watch; they will be part of the hunting action. Following a morning hunt, participants will be treated to a free barbeque and skills clinic. The idea is to expose youth to a quality hunting experience and provide their guardian with enough training to repeat that experience independently. The event will be held during the youth waterfowl weekend, so only those 15 and under will be able to hunt. Young hunters will need to be accompanied by an adult. and need to bring a shotgun and ammunition. Young hunters will also need to secure a youth or small game license with a federal migratory game bird validation ($8.00 total) prior to the event. According to IDFG Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager Bryan Helmich, "This is the second year IDFG has held this event. It is going to be fun and it's free. Don't miss out!" Participation will be by advanced reservation and space is limited. To reserve your spot and obtain additional details, call Bryan Helmich at the IDFG Coeur d'Alene Regional Office (208-769-1414).