NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    R2_07:003    March 21, 2007

Contact:    Lesa Johnston, Office of Communication, Education and
Outreach,
(916) 653-7748, ljohnsto@dfg.ca.gov

DFG Announces Spring and Summer Youth Archery Classes

The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is offering spring and  summer archery classes to young people who want to learn basic archery skills.

The first class is scheduled Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at  the Maya Archery Range in Roseville. The class will include fundamental  archery instruction, types of equipment, and plenty of shooting time at a  variety of stationary bulls-eye targets.  A brief outdoor-stewardship  presentation is also included. This is a popular range and space is limited.

This will also be a great chance to enjoy wildlife and spend time  outdoors.  All classes are open to youth at least 10 years old and accompanied by a  parent or guardian. Classes cost $15 per youth which includes the use of  the  equipment and lunch.  Parents and guardians are included in the lunch at  no  additional charge. Pre-registration is required for all classes and is  open  now. Participants may register online for all events at www.dfg.ca.gov/yo.

"Archery is increasingly becoming a more popular outdoor activity and  these classes help provide additional opportunities for families to spend time  together outdoors," said Lesa Johnston, program coordinator.

Other classes are as follows: Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the  Nevada County Sportsmen Range in Nevada City; and Saturday, July 14, 9  a.m.  to 1 p.m. at the Feather River Bowmen Range in Loyalton. Each class will  include basic archery instruction, types of equipment, outdoor ethics, and  time spent shooting on a field archery course.

These events are co-sponsored by the California Bowmen/State Archery Association (CBH/SAA).