Jamboree features free bowhunting course

Jamboree features free bowhunting course

Learn how to bowhunt, for free.

The course will be offered Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Florida Bowhunting Jamboree at the Citrus Wildlife Management Area, near Inverness.

The course is conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Hunter Safety Section and the Florida Bowhunter’s Council. The jamboree has attracted approximately 600 archers in the past. Participants competed in shooting skills using broadhead-tipped hunting arrows.

This year’s added attraction is the FWC’s Bowhunting Course, designed to meet the requirements of some states that call for National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) certification prior to purchasing a bowhunting license.

Participants can expect to learn all aspects of bowhunting, including: history of bowhunting; safe and responsible bowhunting; knowing your bow and arrow; preparing for the hunt; shot placement and game recovery; use of elevated stands; and other techniques and outdoor preparedness.

Participants must bring all equipment, including bows and arrows. For their comfort, they should also bring a lawn chair.

Students should pre-register for the course by calling the FWC’s Lake City Regional Office at 386-758-0525 or by logging on to MyFWC.com/huntered, and selecting the Bowhunting Courses link. Students of all ages may participate.

For more information on the jamboree, visit www.floridabowhunters.org/ .