Waterfowl hunting workshop for women set in Bismarck

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program and Delta Waterfowl are hosting the third annual waterfowl hunting workshop for women Sept. 25-26 in Bismarck.

Saturday’s events will include instruction on waterfowl identification, firearm safety, hunting with decoys and calling birds. Sunday will feature a mentored hunt, followed by cleaning game.

Women interested in participating in the workshop must have a firearms safety certificate, 2010 hunting license and duck stamp. Waders or rubber boots are recommended. Some ammunition will be provided if necessary.

The workshop is open to the first 20 woman ages 18 or older to register. The cost is $20, and preregistration with payment is required.

For more information contact Nancy Boldt, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, at (701) 328-6312; or e-mail ndgf@nd.gov.

Registration forms are available on the Game and Fish website (gf.nd.gov) by accessing the education/outreach link.

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