HOLDERNESS — Free youth day programs will be offered again this summer at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness.
These programs give boys and girls ages 10 to 15 the chance to learn about shooting sports, bowhunting, and other outdoor skills. Sessions will be offered in July and August at Owl Brook, which is operated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
Pre-registration is required and will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited to 16 participants per day, so register now by visiting whttps://rb.gy/e5h59w
There is no charge for these sessions. Day programs will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, beginning July 8 and ending July 31. Tuesdays will be for youth ages 10–12, and Thursdays will be for youth ages 13 to 15.
Participants may register for one or more sessions and should bring their own bag lunch. All required forms should be downloaded during the registration process and returned to Owl Brook Hunter Education Center prior to attending.
Another popular offering is the Bow Hunter Education Certification week, which will take place Aug. 12-15, when students have the opportunity to earn their Bowhunter Education certification. To register, visit https://shorturl.at/s04rR
“The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is here to inspire young people to become involved in the outdoors,” said Tom Flynn, Program Manager at Owl Brook. “These free, skill-based summer workshops are a fun way to help them discover what it’s all about.”
The mission of the Owl Brook is to educate individuals in the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to become safe and responsible hunters, trappers, and stewards of the state’s natural resources. Its facilities include shooting ranges, classroom space, and interpretive trails. To learn more about Owl Brook, please visit shorturl.at/WUnqu.