789 - 1770 www.evanstonparksandrec.org BOW HUNTERS/ARCHERS OPEN SHOOT
November 5 - April 24 Stay sharp or shoot for fun all winter long in the safe, automated Rec Center shooting range. Each participant must provide firearms, ammo, and targets. See Range User Policies. Range Masters: Jeff Taylor, Jeff Bybee Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
November 6- April 25
HUNTER SAFETY February 25 - March 1
48” X 48” BLOCK Targets Limited youth equipment is available Range Supervisor: Bill Jackson, Kay Kinser Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Targets accommodate most bows and arrows No Broadhead tips permitted
BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASS March 2
Anyone born after 1/1/66 must pass Hunter Safety to legally hunt. Class size is limited (35 max). Should be 8 years minimum to enroll. Monday - Friday, 6:00 -9:00 pm. Attendance Required at all classes Instructor: Skeeter Crompton Class held at B.O.C.E.S. Education Center, 1013 W Cheyenne Dr. Testing & open shoot night at the Rec Center on final night of
AFTER SCHOOL ARCHERY PROGRAM February 26 - March 28
Certified NBF Instructor, Bill Jackson, will teach this 5-hour course. Course includes online classroom work including bow hunter responsibility, safety, game laws, survival, and First Aid. Class also includes hands on instruction on proper equipment, shooting instruction, and bow hunting techniques, such as stalking, blood trailing, field dressing, care of meat, scouting, and practice. Many other states now require Bow Hunter Education Certification. Date: Saturday, March 2 Age: 11 years min. thru Adults Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: BEAR Community Center Fee: $5.00 Registration Deadline: Monday, Feb. 25 A minimum of 5 is required to hold the class maximum of 18.
FIREARMS PERMITTED IN THE RANGE Pistols and Revolvers .45 caliber or less Rifles .22 caliber rim fire or smaller (no FN 5.7mm, 17HMR or .17 caliber)
SHOOTING RANGE USER POLICIES A Range Supervisor must be present in the range. No one under 11 years of age is permitted in the Archery Range without proper parent or adult supervision. Anyone 15 years or younger must be accompanied and supervised in the Firearms Range by a responsible parent or adult. Anyone 16 to 18 years of age, not accompanied by a parent or adult in the Firearms Range, must complete a Hunter Safety course and present a card, if requested. All firearms must be unloaded. All firearms and ammunition must be in a carrying case or bag when entering or leaving the recreation center. Holsters are not considered a carrying case. No firearms or ammunition shall be left unattended or stored in the lobby, gym, locker room or any other area of the recreation center. All firearms, ammunition, bows, and arrows must be stored outside the recreation center before and after using the shooting range. The Evanston Recreation Center is not responsible for any lost or stolen firearms, ammunition, carrying cases, bows, arrows, or any archery or firearms equipment. Ear and eye protection is required and will be provided, if NO BEVERAGES, SMOKING, TOBACCO PRODUCTS , COSMETICS, OR FOOD ARE PERMITTED IN THE SHOOTING RANGE, AND needed. VIEWING AREA. THE SHOOTING RANGE IS A LEAD WORK AREA.
INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
Certified archery instructor Bill Jackson has created an exciting and fun class to safely teach kids archery. 2nd – 5th Grades, Tuesdays 6th – 12th Grades, Thursdays Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fee: $30, ($5 discount if paid by February 17) Deadline: Thursday, February 21 *Possibility of combining classes due to numbers.
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