Harrisville State Park will hold a Hunter Education Weekend on Sept. 8
and 9, the Department of Natural Resources announced today.
The weekend will feature a hunter education class that begins at 8
a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Participants in the class will have an
opportunity to learn how to shoot a .22 rim fire rifle and to learn
proper archery techniques at a rifle and archery range set up for the
class participants. Successful participants in the class will be
certified in both Hunter Education and in the International Bowhunter
Education Program (IBEP). Also, individuals between the ages of 10 and
16 who score 100% on the hunter's education test will receive a free
junior hunting license and a sports card license sponsored by Lincoln
Outdoor Center.
There is no charge for the class but all participants are being asked
to donate a non-perishable food item that will be given to the Sportsman
Against Hunger organization.
The class will be held at the park headquarters. Lunch and
refreshments are being provided by Mr. Ed's IGA and by the Flour Garden
Restaurant and Bakery. Other sponsors of the event include the Michigan
4-H of Alcona County, Northeastern Window and Door and the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources' Law Division and the Parks and
Recreation Division.
The number of openings for the class is limited so register soon by
calling Colleen Higgins or Dan Mullen at Harrisville State Park at
1-989-724-5126.
Harrisville State Park is located off US-23, a half-mile south of the
M-72 intersection in Harrisville. Campsites are available in the park
for the weekend. Many other events are also happening in the area,
including a car cruise from Lincoln to Harrisville on Friday from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m., a Friday night dance at the Alcona County Fair Grounds
from 8 p.m. to midnight with live entertainment, an antique car and
motorcycle show in Lincoln on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Down
Hill Derby in Lincoln on Saturday at 1 p.m., and the US 23 Coastal
Highway Bike rally is being held on Saturday and Sunday.
Reservations for campsites at Harrisville State Park may be made by
calling 800-44-PARKS or on line at
www.midnrreservations.com.
All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must
display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the entrance.
Cost is $24 for resident annual and $6 for resident daily. A
non-resident annual is $29 and a non-resident daily is $8.
