Youth ages 10 to 15 are invited to a free Waterfowl Workshop and Hunt. Crab Orchard Waterfowl Association and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will be offering their third annual Youth Waterfowl Hunt and Workshop. The hunt will take place on the December 18th, 2021. Hunters must have a valid Hunting license to participate.

The Waterfowl Hunting Workshop will take place on Friday, December 17th at 6:00 pm. (Bennie’s Italian Food in Marion) The workshop will include a free t-shirt, firearm and boating safety, waterfowl identification, duck and goose calling demo by Hunter Grounds, gear selection, wildlife conservation law, as well as drawing for blind selection and meeting their mentors. Dinner will be provided. One parent or guardian must also attend the workshop.

This workshop presents a unique opportunity for kids to learn about duck, waterfowl hunting and conservation.

Space is limited so registration is required for this event. To sign up, contact Neil Vincent at 618-998-5933 or neil_vincent@fws.gov.

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Neil Vincent

Visitor Services Manager

Crab Orchard NWR

Office: 618-998-5954

Cell: 618-889-5886