National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration – Planned Activities

World Renowned Longbow Archer Byron Ferguson will perform two demonstrations on both Saturday and Sunday. For those who may not be familiar with his skills or see what he has been involved in, visit his website at www.byronferguson.com. Byron Ferguson Video (WMV 2MB)

Joe Austin, President of DOA Outfitters will provide a free Snow Goose hunt; including food and lodging for one day as a door prize to be drawn at the closing ceremony (do not need to be present to win). Joe will also present four seminars titled Waterfowl Hunting Techniques. Be sure to look up DOA Outfitters and register to win this awesome prize at the event and visit their website at www.doaoutfitters.com.

Raptors up Close is a nonprofit organization designed to educate and teach conservation with live birds of prey and will attend on Saturday, September 22nd. Come and experience the excitement and beauty of this wonderful demonstration. www.raptorsupclose.com

Coyote Hunting Tom Bechdel brings his nationally acclaimed seminar on Eastern coyote hunting. A predator hunter for the last 20 years, Tom’s knowledge and insight will hold the audience captive throughout his seminars. www.tombechdel.com

Master Catters will hold a catfish tournament to benefit the Wounded Warriors Program on Saturday night with weigh in on Sunday morning between 9 and 10 AM. To learn more about this worthy cause, please visit their site at www.woundedwarriorproject.org, and to obtain information on Master Catters and details for the event contact Jim Pauley, 304/358-2371 or email him at FlatheadsRus@copper.net.

West Virginia Big Buck Display Up to 30 legally harvested West Virginia bucks will be displayed. For information on how to participate in this event, look under Special Opportunities, National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration and follow the instructions. This is an awesome display and one of our most popular. www.wvdnr.gov

West Virginia Trophy Fish Display This will be the first year for this display. For information on participation, look under Special Opportunities, National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration and follow the instructions. www.wvdnr.gov

Visit the West Virginia Wildlife Federations’ outside booth under the INFORMATION sign, complete a survey and you will become eligible to win two consecutive nights lodging for two people in a lodge room or cabin at a West Virginia State Park or Forest. Visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website at www.wvdnr.gov and click on Parks to take a virtual tour of many locations. The drawing will be held on Sunday, September 23rd and the winner does not need to be present to win.