The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host two free 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 26 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. Activities will include fishing, archery, a hunter skills trail, conservation partners, an exciting free‑flight falconry demonstration, and free‑of‑charge muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle shooting ranges with all firearms and ammunition provided.
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 will include fishing, archery, hands‑on outdoor skills, wildlife education exhibits, partner demonstrations, food trucks, and the annual John G. Palmer Woodsmen’s Meet featuring lumberjack competitions from more than 10 regional colleges. Pre-registration is not required for either event.
"National Hunting and Fishing Day events are an awesome chance to celebrate North Carolina’s hunting and fishing traditions and share them with new folks,” said Western Engagement & Education Supervisor Casey Williams. “It’s a fun way to get people excited about all the outdoor recreation our state has to offer."
More information is available on the NCWRC National Hunting and Fishing Day web page 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.