There are a variety of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks programs designed to recruit new hunters and anglers. All efforts are in response to a declining trend in the number of Kansans who purchase hunting and fishing licenses, as well as the desire to see our outdoor heritage passed on. But the positive impact of teaching youngsters about the outdoors may go much deeper than merely passing on a heritage.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Shooting Opportunities


If you've never shot a shotgun, you don't the fun you're missing. Breaking a flying target with a shotgun is a satisfying accomplishment, and it's a blast to watch the orange target explode into dust when you center it in your pattern. Wingshooting is a valuable skill that will make your bird hunting more enjoyable and successful, and practice during the off season is necessary. From now through next fall, local gun clubs all across Kansas will be holding trap, skeet and sporting clay shoots. Kansas 4-H clubs are starting their shooting sports programs this spring, as are some high school and college shooting clubs. Shooting competitively is fun and exciting, and it will make you a better wingshot when the fall hunting seasons open. Contact your local gun club, Extension office or nearest KDWP office to find out about any local shooting programs. Shooting is a blast!

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