Adult Learn-to-Hunt Program Furthers Minnesota’s Hunting Heritage

By Vanessa Torres

Minnesota -(Ammoland.com)- Continuing Minnesota’s hunting heritage is the aim of an all-inclusive, multi-session learn-to-hunt program for adults who are new to hunting, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

“Training adults could prove to be one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to generate a new hunter,” said Jay Johnson, hunter recruitment and retention coordinator for the DNR. “Unlike most youth, they have the decision-making authority necessary to hunt, can buy equipment, have their own transportation, and most importantly are coming to us wanting to learn to hunt.”

The 2015 adult Learn to Hunt Whitetail Deer program will kick off with an information session from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Seward Co-op in Minneapolis. Following the information session, registration will open for the program that stretches into the fall. The program is for adults ages 18 years or older who have either never hunted or have only hunted once before. Registration will be limited to 10 people, and a lottery will determine participants if more than 10 register.

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