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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program teamed up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to open an archery program to the public on Dec. 14 at La Salle del Rey National Wildlife Refuge in Edinburg. ‘s “exploration of bowhunting”. This event provides attendees the opportunity to learn more about bow hunting and properly prepare for using archery equipment during hunting season.
“Whether you’re an experienced archer, a beginner, or just starting to get interested in the sport of archery and bowhunting, this is a great way to hone your skills, deepen your knowledge, and become a successful bowhunter. It’s a great event to understand what it takes to get started,” Adam said. Lewis, TPWD Community Archery Specialist. “This event focuses on the necessary equipment, proper concealment, anatomy, and shot placement to improve accuracy and, in turn, reduce recovery time and animal handling after a successful hunt. This event is for all ages. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors with family and friends.
The free workshop (park admission included) is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in learning more about bowhunting. Participants do not need to bring their own archery equipment as we will provide all the necessary equipment for the workshop.
This event includes interactive archery games and adaptive archery for archers for archers for archers for archers for archers. Archer’s Trailer, Introductory Range Focusing on Anatomy and Shooting Positions, Animal Handling Includes (peeling/quartering/slaughtering) demonstrations and cooking conversations. , gear examples and activities for young people. Additionally, staff will answer questions about public hunting, regulations, and more.
This workshop is facilitated by the TPWD Community Archery Program. This program is committed to a “train the trainer” model. That means training teachers and instructors through the National Archery in the Schools program’s curriculum in range setup, safety, program design, and coaching. The curriculum is built for community groups such as schools, military bases, veterans groups, scouts, camps, parks and recreation departments. We also provide resources and certification for hosting a mobile archery range.
Community archery specialists offer “Explore Bowhunting” and “Explore Bowfishing” programs that introduce these skills to new audiences through activities and discussions. Parts of the curriculum will be revealed during activities during this event. The program and necessary gear are available through TPWD and can be shared with interested instructors who have access to an existing audience.
For more information on how to contact a community archery specialist in your area, please visit the Community Archery Program web page on the TPWD website.
Source: TPWD
