Join CPW for a novice men’s Mentored Outdoor Skills Weekend near Craig Sept. 2 - 4

Rachael Gonzales
Northwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]
Twitter: @CPW_NW
Join CPW for a novice men’s Mentored Outdoor Skills Weekend near Craig Sept. 2 - 4

CRAIG, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its first Outdoor Skills Weekend for Novice Men. The three day camping event will take place over Labor Day weekend on a private ranch north of Craig.  

No previous experience or equipment is needed. The event will have trained staff to help introduce participants to Fly fishing, archery, .22 rifle shooting, navigation, survival skills, and more!

The weekend will have formal lessons, practice time, and free time to enjoy being outside.

“We are excited to offer this multi-day event which will allow more time for participants to practice their newly acquired skills,” said CPW Education and Hunter Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Mawhinney.

Details
What: Outdoor Skills Weekend for Novice Men
When: Sat., Sept. 2 - Mon., Sept. 4, 2023
Where: Private ranch north of Craig, Colo.

To apply, please complete the Application for Outdoor Skills Weekend no later than Fri., Aug. 18. Participants will be selected on Mon., August 21.  

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.

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.