Hunters invited to shooting range demonstration of non-lead ammunition by CPW at Cameo Shooting and Education Complex

Rachael Gonzales
Northwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]
Twitter: @CPW_NW Hunters invited to shooting range demonstration of non-lead ammunition by CPW at Cameo Shooting and Education Complex

Leland Brown with North American Non-lead Partnership shows what non-lead ammo looks like after being fired during the range demonstration at Colorado Clays on Sat., May 11.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting hunters to attend a range demonstration of non-lead ammunition at Cameo Shooting and Education Complex on Sat., June 8.

The event will start with a classroom learning session followed by a shooting range demonstration. Hunters will be given the chance to ask questions about hunting with non-lead ammunition and why they should consider making the switch. Sighted-in firearms will be provided. Hunters should not bring their own firearms to the demonstrations.

Demonstration Details:
When: Sat., June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cameo Shooting and Education Complex
3934 I 9/10 Rd, Palisade, CO 81526.

CPW, North American Non-Lead Partnership, The Peregrine Fund, National Wildlife Federation, and Sporting Lead-Free will be on hand to answer questions and provide education about the efficacy and benefits to wildlife of using nonlead ammo while hunting.

“This is a great opportunity for hunters to come out to learn more about non-lead ammo,” said Kristin Cannon, Northeast Deputy Regional Manager. “We had a great turnout at the Colorado Clays demonstration and are looking forward to the Cameo event.”

While these events are meant for hunters and education, media who are interested in attending the demonstration at Cameo must RSVP to Rachael Gonzales, Northwest Region PIO at [email protected] no later than noon on Fri., June 7.

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.