Bowhunter education course scheduled

For immediate release: December 9, 2014
Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525
 
Bowhunter education course scheduled for Columbia County

Now you can take the Florida Bowhunter Education Course by completing an online, distance-learning component, followed by attending a field class in Columbia County.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hunter safety personnel have scheduled the field day for Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon in Lake City.
This field day is designed to be a hands-on, constructive learning experience that will include bow setup and shooting, field walks, exercises in following the animal’s trail, erecting and safely ascending and descending from tree stands, as well as equipment preparation and survival techniques.

A small fee to take the distance-learning course is payable to the National Bowhunter Education Foundation on its website: http://www.bowhunter-ed.com/florida/. You also can reach the NBEF’s online distance-learning course at MyFWC.com/Bowhunt.
Participants can expect to learn all aspects of bowhunting, including:

• History of bowhunting.
• Safe and responsible bowhunting.
• Preparing for the hunt.
• Shot placement and game recovery.
• Use of elevated stands and other techniques.
• Outdoor preparedness.

Students of all ages may participate; however, an adult must accompany those younger than 16.

Participants should bring all equipment, including bow and arrows.

Students should register for the course in advance by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525. The location for this class will be given to those who register in advance.