2/16/2006

An opportunity for women to learn shotgun skills

SALT LAKE CITY — Women can learn the basics of shotgun shooting by attending a clinic that begins March 4 in Salt Lake City.

Sponsored by the Division of Wildlife Resources, the annual "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" spring shotgun clinic will be held at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range, 6000 W. 2100 S. The clinic begins March 4 and runs for six Saturdays in March and April. Each class runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost to attend is $25 per class or $125 for all six weeks.

The shotgun clinic is for women who have never touched a gun before and would like to learn how to shoot a shotgun in a safe and supportive environment. It's also for beginning or intermediate shooters who would like some pointers or need help refining their skills.

The experienced and friendly father-daughter team of Gene Ekenstam and Louise Ekenstam Bradshaw have taught women's shotgun clinics for the National Rifle Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the BOW program for nearly 15 years.

Beginners are encouraged to attend all six weeks of the clinic. Loaner guns are available, so you don't need a gun to take the clinic.

If you're a more experienced shooter looking for some pointers and help with your technique, plan to come to at least two or three of the clinics. No matter who you are or how much experience you have, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and excitement that occurs when a bunch of funloving women get together and make new friends and learn a new sport. Come "have a blast" this spring!

For more information about the clinic, call Louise Ekenstam at (435) 8826328. To receive a registration form, e-mail Jill West at JillWest@utah.gov or download a registration form from the DWR Web site at wildlife.utah.gov/bow/.

If you can't attend all six classes, you can still register for the ones you can attend.

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