Youth ages 12-15 are invited to participate in a guided youth deer hunt on October 3rd-4th. Participants will be mentored on one-on-one hunts on private lands in Appanoose County and given a unique opportunity to learn about deer hunting and safe shooting skills. Firearms and ammunition will be provided for this hunt. Youth that have never hunted or have never hunted deer are strongly encouraged to apply. Space is limited. If interested, request an application by contacting Randy McPherren at (641)777-2164 or Laura DeCook (641)895-1775 or stop by Center 2000 at Sharon Bluffs State Park. The deadline for application is September 21st.
This event is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Southern Iowa Whitetails and the Appanoose County Conservation Board.
For More Information Contact: Laura DeCook (641)895-1775 or accbnaturalist@iowatelecom.net or Randy McPherren (641)777-2164 or randy.mcpherren@dnr.iowa.gov.
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