CPW offering women-only 'Cast, Blast, and Twang' clinic in Hot Sulphur Springs

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

CPW offering women-only 'Cast, Blast, and Twang' clinic in Hot Sulphur Springs

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo. – Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, how to safely shoot a shotgun, and archery are invited to a free women­-only “Cast ‘n’ Blast” clinic in Hot Sulphur Springs, Sat., August 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Designed for novices 18 and older, no experience or equipment is required. Participants will receive hands-on instruction while fly fishing for rainbow trout, shooting clays and 3D archery targets on a beautiful private ranch. Participants should dress for the elements and bring all necessary supplies, including water, lunch, snacks, insect repellent and sunscreen. 

Register for this free event at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/201291. Pre-­registration is required, and space is limited. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to sign up early as the clinic is expected to fill quickly.  At least a one day fishing license, valid August 19, 2023, is required to participate. 

Details:
What: Women­ only “Cast, Blast, and Twang’'
When: Saturday, August 19, ­7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hot Sulphur Springs, Colo.

For questions, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Northwest Education and Hunter Outreach Coordinator at 970-­255­-6181.

Participants are reminded that the class is not a Hunter Education course, which is required to purchase a hunting license. To find a Hunter Education course, visit the CPW website, or call your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office.

“Cast ‘n’ Blast” is offered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Hunter Outreach Program. The program includes workshops, clinics, seminars and educational hunts that focus on teaching the skills, ethics and traditions of hunting to novice youth and women.

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.