Youth Pheasant Hunt And Workshop

Idaho Fish and Game is sponsoring a free youth pheasant hunt and workshop at Sterling Wildlife Management Area near Aberdeen on November 3. The workshop starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes until 3:00 p.m. depending on the number of youths attending. The pheasant hunt and workshop is for young hunters age 12-16. Preference will be given to first time hunters since the workshop is aimed at enhancing basic hunting and shotgunning skills. Reservations are limited and participants must call fish and Game at 232-4703 to reserve a space in the workshop. Two sessions will be held during the day if enough youths sign up. Sometimes the hardest part of any sport is getting started in a safe and instructional environment. Hunting or non-hunting parents, guardians or mentors are invited to bring an interested youth hunter to the workshop and then kick back and relax. The youth hunt is designed to provide first time youth hunters with an opportunity to learn more about hunting, firearms safety, conservation and hunting with dogs. Conservation officers and biologists will conduct shooting instruction and safety classes. Pre -registration is required for the workshop. Students with their own shotguns can pattern their shotguns. Firearms safety will be stressed. A limited number of dog handlers will be available to work with students while pheasant hunting. A portion of the wildlife area will be reserved for student hunters. Youth hunters do not have to purchase any stamps or permits to hunt on the Sterling Wildlife Management Area. Adults accompanying youth hunters will not be able to participate in the workshop or hunt during the youth hunt in the youth only area. Further information and directions will be provided for the youth pheasant hunt and workshop upon calling the Fish and Game office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.