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Fun Learning Hunting
Fun Learning Hunting
Vegreville Wildlife Federation - Submitted
Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF) just wrapped up three - almost back-to-back events in our community with resounding success: Hunter's Education Course on May 9 and 10, May 16 and 17, 3D Archery Shoot on May 31 and June 1, and the Youth Trap Shoot Event on June 7. The Hunter's Education Course had over 20 participants ranging in age from 10 and 50+. The course highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and safety, and was a great way to introduce young and old to explore and experience the wildlife in our own backyard.
The biggest event of the three was the 12th Annual 3D Archery Shoot - which is the major fundraiser for the VWF Archery program. The Archery program continues to grow thanks to all the support and sponsorship within our community, and our youth archers are even making a name for themselves throughout our province. The 3D Archery Shoot had over 65 archers from all over the area - Lloydminster, Vermilion, Wainwright, Sherwood Park, and Edmonton. About one-third of the registered archers were youth under 17. Spanning two days of hot sunshine and gale force winds, the archers shot at 24 different targets - including an alligator, bear, moose, and even a dinosaur. If you haven't participated in a 3D Shoot, then make sure to register next year and support the Archery Club.
The final event to wrap up the busy spring schedule was the 2nd Annual Youth Trap Shoot event, held in partnership with Lamont Fish and Game Association (LFGA). The Youth Trap Shoot introduced kids to trap shooting as a sport. All ammunition was provided free by the VWF and LFGA. Around 17 kids participated, and for more than a few, it was their first time on the range, and they had a blast. Volunteers and leaders from VWF and LFGA spent the entire day sharing their passion and knowledge.
VWF is grateful to all of the sponsors and community members who gave their time and support in making the events a success.
