In its inaugural “Women in the Outdoors” event last fall, the National Wild Turkey Federation drew dozens of female shooting enthusiasts to the area to partake in a variety of exercises.
The second such event Sept. 6 promises to be even bigger, with organizers expecting more than 100 women to join in the fun.
Registration remains open for the event, 2078 S.E. Third Rd. in rural Le Roy.
A $45 registration fee includes lunch and a membership to the NWTF.
Among the activities: trap shooting, a 3-D archery range, a .22 long rifle range, a hand gun range, a self defense class and fly fishing demonstration.
Brenda Valentine, a national spokesperson for NWTF, will be on hand as well.
A silent auction begins at 10 a.m, and a hunters education field day and testing session, set up by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, is available for the first 50 who sign up.
The hunters education field course is not a requirement for those wishing to participate in the other events. However, in order to take part, participants must first complete an online training course at www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.
An evening mentored bird hunt wraps up the day’s activities.
Wilderness camping is available on site.
The hunters education field day begins at 8 a.m.; the regular event starts at 10.
For more information, call Jennifer Foster at (620) 496-8062.
Women of the Outdoors event nears
