The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host two family-friendly events to recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual celebration promoting outdoor recreation and conservation.
An event will be held at the John Lentz Hunter Education Complex Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 1017 Millstone Road in Ellerbe. There will be an array of outdoor activities for all ages. Attendees may explore interactive, wildlife-related exhibits and demonstrations. Activities will include fishing, shooting ranges, archery, safety demonstrations and a question-and-answer booth with a wildlife enforcement officer. Registration is not required for this event.
Another event co-hosted by NCWRC and Haywood Community College will be held at the college, 185 Freedlander Drive, in Clyde, on the same day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include archery, fishing, falconry, kids activities, food trucks, interactive demonstrations and more.
“National Hunting and Fishing Day events are a great way to celebrate the traditions and the hunting and fishing heritage of North Carolina, while introducing new participants to the wonderful opportunities provided through wildlife-associated recreation,” said NCWRC’s Engagement and Education Manager Carissa Daniels.
More information is available on the NCWRC website and Haywood Community College website.
National Hunting and Fishing Day, formalized by Congress in 1971, was created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to celebrate conservation successes of hunters and anglers.