Hunter Education Waterfow Identification Class
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) located in Alabama and Shelby, New York will host a Hunter Education Waterfowl Identification class on Thursday, August 13 from 7:00 p.m. until approximately 11:00 p.m. There is no charge, but attendance will be limited to 60 people so registration is required. This State-sanctioned course will be taught by instructors from the Finger Lakes and Western New York Waterfowl Association. In addition to waterfowl identification, the course will also cover ballistics, hunter ethics and state and federal waterfowl hunting laws. Participants must pass a written exam to receive a Waterfowl Identification Certificate which is required before hunting waterfowl on Federal and some State lands. To help pass the test, pre-study “Ducks at a Distance” (search “ducks” @ www.usgs.gov)
To Register call (585) 948-5445, Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. " 4:00 p.m.
For further information contact refuge staff at: Iroquois NWR, 1101 Casey Road, Basom, NY 14013 or call (585) 948-5445.
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is located midway between Rochester and Buffalo, NY and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
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