8/23/2007

Division of Wildlife

Youth Dove Hunting Clinic in Las Animas Sept. 9

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will offer a free Youth Dove Hunting Clinic in Las Animas Sept. 9.  The clinic begins with an instruction session at 11:30 a.m.  Participants will be taken on a guided dove hunt in the late afternoon.  Activities will conclude around dusk.
 
Participants must have a valid Hunter Ed card and a 2007 small game hunting license with a HIP number.   Each youngster must be accompanied by adult parent or sponsor and must pre-register.  The cost of a small game license for youngsters under 18 is $1.
 
The day will begin with instructional sessions at the Las Animas Trap Club (just outside the town).  The dove hunt will take place later in the afternoon at a nearby location to be determined later.
 
Only the youth will be allowed to hunt.  DOW staff and volunteers will teach sessions that include: gun and shooting safety, bird ID and biology, hunting laws, and ethics.  Lunch will be provided.  Following these small group sessions, all will relocate to a nearby State Wildlife Area to hunt doves. 
 
Space is limited, so register early.  To register, or for more information, call: Linda Groat in Lamar at (719) 336-6608.
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The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and wildlife habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation and maintaining a balance between human activities and wildlife.  The Division of Wildlife's primary funding comes from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and the habitat fees collected in conjunction with those sales.  The Division does not receive tax dollars from the Colorado general fund