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Young hunters who want to learn how to go bird hunting in Utah can attend one of two clinics Saturday that are being sponsored by the Division of Wildlife Resources.
The second annual Waterfowl Hunting Clinic in south-central Utah is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redmont Lake near Salina, east of Richfield. It is open to anyone 17 years and younger. For information or to register, call Heather Talley at 435-868-8756.
"You don't need to bring anything with you, just a passion for hunting and learning about wildlife," said Talley, regional wildlife recreation coordinator for the DWR. "Engaging in different aspects of the clinic will help you prepare for the hunt."
Door prizes and raffle items will be given away. A free lunch will be provided. The clinic will offer tips about biology, decoys and duck calls.
Young eastern Utah hunters can attend the free clinic at the Desert Lake Waterfowl Management Area east of Elmo in Emery County from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Though geared to younger hunters, the clinic is open to anyone. For information, call the DWR's southeastern region office at 435-613-3700.
"You don't need to bring anything with you, just a passion for hunting and learning about wildlife," said Talley, regional wildlife recreation coordinator for the DWR. "Engaging in different aspects of the clinic will help you prepare for the hunt."
Those attending this seminar can learn how to call ducks, place decoys, about which firearms and ammunition are best roar waterfowl hunting as well as proper shooting techniques. Retriever dogs will be on hand for a demonstration. There will also be a station where youth can shoot clay pigeons from a duck blind. A variety of shotguns will be available for adults, youth and children to use.