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7/30/2007

Bowhunting course scheduled for annual jamboree
Contact: Steve Robbins (386) 758-0525

Learn how to bowhunt, for free.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Bowhunters Council will offer a free bowhunting course Sept. 1. The 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. course will be part of the Florida Bowhunting Jamboree at the Citrus Wildlife Management Area.

The jamboree has attracted 600 archers in the past. Participants competed in shooting skills using broadhead-tipped hunting arrows.

This year’s added attraction is the FWC’s Bowhunting Course, designed to meet the specifications of states that require National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) certification prior to purchasing a bowhunting license.

Participants can expect to learn all aspects of bowhunting, including:

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History of bowhunting

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Safe and responsible bowhunting

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Know your bow and arrow

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Preparing for the hunt

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Shot placement and game recovery

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Use of elevated stands and other techniques

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Outdoor preparedness

Participants must bring all equipment, including bow and arrows. Instructors Lowe Morrison and Bill Wilson are among the most accomplished and respected bowhunting instructors in the state.

Students should pre-register for the course by calling the FWC’s Lake City Regional Office at (386) 758-0525. Students of all ages may participate.

For more information on the Jamboree, visit http://www.floridabowhunters.org/.

 

 

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