Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : June 12, 2006

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Billie Shearer, Wildlife Resources Section (304) 558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov

DNR to Host Second Annual Wild & Wonderful Women's Outdoor Event

July 22nd at Kanawha State Forest

  The June 30 registration deadline is quickly approaching for the second annual Wild & Wonderful Women's Outdoor Event to be held at Kanawha State Forest on July 22nd, according to Frank Jezioro, Director.

  “The focus of the event is to provide women an opportunity to learn outdoor activities with a hands-on experience,” Jezioro said. “Although women make up half the population in WV, they make up a much smaller number percentage of those who enjoy outdoor activities.”

  During this one day event, which is being co-sponsored the National Wild Turkey Federation's Women In the Outdoors program, women will have the opportunity to participate in four one-half hour classes throughout the day: archery, shooting, fishing, camping, first aid, backyard habitat, beginning birding, nature journaling, and outdoor cooking.

  If you've ever wanted to learn an outdoor skill, but were unsure of the equipment needed or what's all involved, this field day is a wonderful opportunity to explore these areas. Experienced volunteer instructors will be on hand to provide hands-on training throughout the day. In addition, women participating in the event will be eligible for door prizes, various raffles, and a silent auction that will include various items such as wildlife prints, sculptures, and quilts.

  A small registration fee of $45 is required to cover the cost of training, materials, lunch, one year subscription to the Women in the Outdoors Magazine, and a gift. Due to limited space at this event, registration information must be submitted by June 30, 2005.

  For more information concerning this event or to register, visit the DNR's Web site at www.wvdnr.gov or call 304-558-2771 or email billieshearer@wvdnr.gov for more information.

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