Four Free Shooting Clinics offered on June 19

Salt Lake City -- Does learning how to shoot a shotgun at a target that’s sailing through the air sound like fun?


How about learning how to shoot a bow and arrow, or maybe even a muzzleloader?

Have you always wanted to shoot on a shooting range, but you haven’t because you’re not sure what the rules are?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to attend one of the free clinics the Division of Wildlife Resources is offering on June 19.

The clinics will be held at the same time—from 9 a.m. until noon—so you’ll need to choose which clinic you want to attend. And you’ll want to register soon. Each clinic is limited to the first 20 people who register for it.

You can register by contacting RaLynne Takeda at (801) 538-4753 or ralynnetakeda@utah.gov .

The DWR will hold the free clinics at its Lee Kay Public Shooting Range in Salt Lake City. The range is at 6000 W. 2100 S.

DWR instructors will provide all the equipment you’ll need. But if you have your own equipment, please bring it.


What you’ll learn
Depending on which clinic you attend, you’ll learn and do the following:


Shotgun
You’ll learn basic shotgun shooting techniques. Then you’ll get a chance to shoot at plenty of flying clay targets on the shotgun shooting range!


Muzzleloader
You’ll learn about different types of muzzleloaders. Then you’ll have a chance to shoot at targets with them.


Archery
You’ll learn about various bows, arrows and the latest archery equipment. Then you’ll shoot arrows at a variety of targets.


Learn about shooting ranges
You’ll learn basic firearm safety, including how to identify and unload various types of firearms. You’ll also learn how shooting ranges operate and basic procedures you need to follow. Then you’ll get a chance to shoot on the range!

For more information, contact Takeda at (801) 538-4753 or ralynnetakeda@utah.gov .

Free Shooting Instruction offered on May 22

Salt Lake City -- Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shoot a bow and arrow? How about a .22-caliber rifle or a shotgun?

You can find out on May 22 at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range. With the exception of the facility’s shotgun range, all of its shooting ranges will be open for free from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. that day.

And, if you want to shoot on the shotgun range, you can for a reduced price.

If you don’t have any equipment or don’t know much about shooting, no problem. The Division of Wildlife Resources has equipment you can borrow from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. that day. Free shooting instruction will also be provided.

Experienced shooters are also invited to come to the range on May 22 and shoot for free from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Lee Kay Public Shooting Range is at 6000 W. 2100 S. in Salt Lake City.

“Beginning and advanced shooters are welcome,” says Ralynne Takeda, shooting sports coordinator for the DWR. “Equipment and instruction will be available for those who would like to try archery, shotguns and .22-caliber rifles for the first time.

“Plan on joining us for a fun day at the shooting range.”

Volunteers needed
If you enjoy the shooting sports and would like to help others enjoy them too, you’re invited to join Lee Kay’s volunteer force.

The range is looking for volunteers to help with its daily operations. Volunteers are needed to serve as safety officers on the facility’s firing ranges, to help at the front counter and to maintain both the rifle and shotgun ranges.

If you’d like to volunteer, call Herm Rackl at (801) 972-1326.

DWR Offers Free Shooting Clinics May 1

Photo courtesy RaLynne Takeda, The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Salt Lake City -- Does learning how to shoot a shotgun at a target that’s sailing through the air sound like fun?

How about learning how to shoot a bow and arrow?

Or, have you wanted to shoot on a shooting range but you haven’t because you’re not sure what the rules are?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to attend one of the free clinics the Division of Wildlife Resources is offering on May 1.

The clinics will be held at the same time—from 9 a.m. until noon—so you’ll need to choose which clinic you want to attend. And you’ll want to register soon. Each clinic is limited to the first 20 people who register for it.

You can register by contacting RaLynne Takeda at (801) 538-4753 or ralynnetakeda@utah.gov .

The DWR will hold the free clinics at its Lee Kay Public Shooting Range in Salt Lake City. The range is at 6000 W. 2100 S.

DWR instructors will provide all the equipment you need. But if you have your own equipment, please bring it.

What you’ll learn
Depending on which clinic you attend, you’ll learn and do the following:

Shotgun
You’ll learn basic shotgun shooting techniques. Then you’ll get a chance to shoot at plenty of flying clay targets on the shotgun shooting range!

Archery
You’ll learn about various bows, arrows and the latest archery equipment. Then you’ll shoot arrows at a variety of targets.

Learn about shooting ranges
You’ll learn basic firearm safety, including how to identify and unload various types of firearms. You’ll also learn how shooting ranges operate and basic procedures to follow. Then you’ll get a chance to shoot on the range!

Drivetime Audio Segments Now Available for August 3-8, 2009

Download this week’s drivetime programming at our Network Page at http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/Download.htm . Check out the schedule below.






August 3, 2009
Monday Morning (Track 1) Catching Arctic Grayling along the Wasatch Front—Mike Slater, DWR
Monday Afternoon (Track 2) High Mountain Lakes in American Fork Canyon—Mike Slater, DWR

August 4, 2009
Tuesday Morning (Track 3) Fly Fishing Lake Hardy and Upper Bells Canyon—Mike Slater, DWR
Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4) Catch a Special Thrill for Special Needs Youth—George Sommer, Utah Bass Federation



August 5, 2009
Wednesday Morning (Track 5) Pesky Pelicans sneaking Snacks at the Lee Kay Center—George Sommer, Utah Bass Federation
Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6) Improving Deer Herds for the Archery Hunts—Anis Aoude, DWR

August 6, 2009
Thursday Morning (Track 7) Archery Hunters select Regions for Early Season—Anis Aoude, DWR
Thursday Afternoon (Track 8 ) Archery Reminders—Anis Aoude, DWR

August 7, 2009
Friday Morning (Track 9) Elk Hunting Opportunities still Available—Anis Aoude, DWR
Friday Afternoon (Track 10) Skin Cancer Epidemic in Utah—Dr. Robert Andtbacka, Huntsman Cancer Institute