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Workshop: Upland Bird Hunting Basics for Women

Space is limited for the free April 21 workshop offered by the Minnesota DNR at Cabela's in Rogers.

Information provided by Minnesota DNR.

Women interested in learning the basics of upland bird hunting are invited to a free workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Cabela’s in Rogers.

The event is the first class in a how to hunt upland bird series for women. This program is part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Becoming an Outdoors Woman program.Β Β 

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β€œThis upland bird series is a new outreach effort,” said Linda Bylander, an outreach program coordinator for the DNR. β€œIt is tailored to those who have not yet hunted upland birds or have limited experience.”   

Participants will learn about upland birds, seasons and regulations and what equipment is needed to hunt pheasant and grouse.

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Call Linda Bylander at 218-833-8628 or email atΒ linda.bylander@state.mn.usΒ to register. Space is limited.

For information on other programs for women and families, visitΒ www.mndnr.gov/bowΒ or call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 and request a copy of events.

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