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CPW announces its annual Craig Cast, Blast and Twang

Rachael Gonzales
Northwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]
Twitter: @CPW_NW

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces its annual Craig Cast, Blast and Twang 

Meeker, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Family Cast, Blast & Twang event on Sat., June 10, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Nine Mile Guest Ranch, Meeker, Colorado. This free event is for families and individuals interested in learning outdoor skills, including shotgun and .22 shooting, archery, fly fish casting and spin fishing. Lunch will be provided.

 “This is a great chance for folks to try out new outdoor activities and get some hands-on instruction,” said CPW Education and Hunter Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Mawhinney.

No previous experience or equipment is needed. CPW staff and volunteers will be at the event to help those new to using a shotgun learn outdoor shooting skills. Make sure to join us for lunch for a chance to win one of several great prizes.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs, fishing, and archery equipment, but there will be equipment available to use as well. Do not bring any firearms as they will be provided. Participants 16 and older need to have a current fishing license to participate in the fishing events.

Thank you to our partners who will be providing the meal, ice cream, and support; RTS Hunting LLC/Visintainer, Nine Mile Guest Ranch, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, BHO Gunshop, Mule deer foundation and JML Outfitters.

Details:
Annual Cast, Blast and Twang Event
Saturday, June 10, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nine Mile Guest Ranch
50735 Highway 13, Meeker, Colorado 81641

In an effort to help with planning, please register by calling (970) 778-2246 and let us know your name and how many in your group. Registration is not required but suggested.

For questions, contact Education and Hunter Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Mawhinney at  (970) 778-2246.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.