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August 22, 2010

Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program offered

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ST. ALBANS, Vt. — The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program is being offered to young hunters who want to learn more about the sport of waterfowl hunting and experience a high quality waterfowl hunt.

Mentors and youths who would like to participate in this year's program must pre-register with the Refuge by Monday, Aug. 23. Participation in the program will be limited to 50 enrollees.

All mentors and young hunters must attend the one-day training session on Saturday, Aug. 28, with instruction beginning at 8 a.m. at the Franklin County Sportsman's Club on Route 36 (Maquam Shore Road) in St. Albans, Vt.

The program is offered to youngsters 12 to 15 who have an adult waterfowl hunter to serve as a mentor.

The Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program is a joint educational effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, the Vermont Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and volunteers. The program instructs beginning hunters in the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible, respected individuals who strive to learn all they can about the species being hunted and to become knowledgeable in firearms safety, hunter ethics and wildlife conservation. To register or for more information, call (802) 868-4781.

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