01-16-2011, 12:12 PM
People of all ages interested in learning more about waterfowl hunting should plan on heading to Lake Monroe for a free workshop on the subject on Oct. 9.
The workshop, which is being presented by the DNR, will be at the North Fork Service Area from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
"Waterfowling parents are welcome to bring interested children to the workshop, but it is not intended to be a youth-only event," said Adam Phelps, waterfowl biologist. "This workshop will be aimed at novice waterfowl hunters of any age.
"It can be daunting to start waterfowling, so we are planning to present the basics of the sport to those who want to try it or have only been hunting waterfowl for a few years at most."
Phelps clarified that the event is not intended for experienced duck or goose hunters, who would be unlikely to gain much new information.
Subjects of presentations will include waterfowl hunting regulations; duck and goose identification; equipment; and techniques, including a "show and tell" segment.
"We will have a lot of equipment there for folks to see, including blinds, waders, clothing, decoys, gadgets, and a duck boat or two," Phelps said, "but we want to stress that one can successfully hunt waterfowl with a minimum of outlay."<br />
DNR law enforcement personnel will be available to answer questions, as will personnel from several Fish and Wildlife Areas and reservoirs, as well as private lands biologists.
Advance registration is required; call South Region DNR Law Enforcement at (812) 837-9536.
The workshop, which is being presented by the DNR, will be at the North Fork Service Area from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
"Waterfowling parents are welcome to bring interested children to the workshop, but it is not intended to be a youth-only event," said Adam Phelps, waterfowl biologist. "This workshop will be aimed at novice waterfowl hunters of any age.
"It can be daunting to start waterfowling, so we are planning to present the basics of the sport to those who want to try it or have only been hunting waterfowl for a few years at most."
Phelps clarified that the event is not intended for experienced duck or goose hunters, who would be unlikely to gain much new information.
Subjects of presentations will include waterfowl hunting regulations; duck and goose identification; equipment; and techniques, including a "show and tell" segment.
"We will have a lot of equipment there for folks to see, including blinds, waders, clothing, decoys, gadgets, and a duck boat or two," Phelps said, "but we want to stress that one can successfully hunt waterfowl with a minimum of outlay."<br />
DNR law enforcement personnel will be available to answer questions, as will personnel from several Fish and Wildlife Areas and reservoirs, as well as private lands biologists.
Advance registration is required; call South Region DNR Law Enforcement at (812) 837-9536.