Missouri Youth Waterfowl Clinic/Hunt Still Has Room

First posted on 10-08-2008

BLAIRSTOWN, Mo. – Call or e-mail soon to reserve a place in the 14th Annual Wilderness Lodge Youth Waterfowl Clinic & Hunt Oct. 18 and 25.

Participants spend the first Saturday of the event learning about duck and goose hunting rules, safety and calling, waterfowl identification and retrieving-dog training. They also practice wing-shooting and learn how to choose the right combination of shotgun and ammunition for ethical, effective hunting. The program takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The second Saturday is devoted to a guided waterfowl hunt. Breakfast and lunch are provided both days, and all activities are free of charge, courtesy of Everhart’s Wilderness Lodge and the Missouri Department of Conservation. This portion of the event runs from 6 a.m. until noon.

Everhart’s Wilderness Lodge is at 651 NW Highway O, Blairstown, 6 miles northwest of Clinton. To reserve a place, contact Johnny or Linda Everhart, 660/885-5049, .

-Jim Low-