CPW to host free 'Duck Hunting 101' class in Pueblo on Sept. 15
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Aug. 29, 2014
CPW to offer free ‘Duck Hunting 101’ class on Sept. 15 in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting all hunters who want to learn more about hunting ducks to a free “Duck Hunting 101” class the afternoon of Sept. 15 in Pueblo.
This class is designed as an introduction to duck hunting in Colorado.
Topics to be covered include the basic equipment needed such as decoys and duck calls. There will be discussion of duck biology and how to identify various ducks and distinguish them from geese. CPW staff will share tricks for successful duck hunting such as understanding duck habitat, finding places to go and how to set up a blind.
And, of course, staff will talk about important safety guidelines.
The 4-hour class is free to the public but participants must register online to be sure they reserve a space.
###WHAT: “Duck Hunting 101” class
WHEN: 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
WHERE: CPW-Pueblo Hunter Education Building
2600 W. Mesa Ave.
Pueblo, 81004
COST: Free
REGISTER: Participants must register online at: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/217919
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.