Beyond BOW Muzzleloader Workshop Scheduled Nov. 6-8 in Humphreys County

Monday, October 05, 2009 | 02:24am

NASHVILLE --- A Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Muzzleloader Workshop will be sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Nov. 6-8 at a private farm in Humphreys County.

Female hunters 18 and older will have the opportunity to learn about hunting deer over a weekend with like-minded individuals. The farm for the event incorporates a variety of wildlife management practices and totals more than 2,000 acres of prime private deer habitat. A variety of topics such as deer biology and management, ethics, and Dutch oven cooking will also be covered along with the hunts.
 
Registration for the workshop is on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, two weeks priority will be given to first-time participants. The cost of the workshop is $150, which includes meals and camping is permitted. A list of local hotels will be included with the registration packet. Workshop participants are required to have the appropriate license, either a Sportsman License or Type 01 and a Type 011. Non-residents will need either a Type 074 or 073. Participants born after Jan. 1, 1969 will need to have successfully completed the hunter education course. Participants will draw from a number of predetermined sites that will have tree stands. 
 
For information and to receive a registration application, contact Donald Hosse, TWRA Wildlife Education Program Coordinator, at Don.Hosse@tn.gov or (615) 781-6541.
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