December 6, 2007
ANNUAL YOUTH PHEASANT HUNTING OPPORTUNITY
John D. Stull Memorial Youth-Mentor Hunt
XENIA, OH – The Miami County chapter of Pheasants Forever along with the, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will hold the fifth annual John D. Stull Memorial Youth-Mentor pheasant hunt on February 16, 2008. The hunt will take place from 9:00am – 4pm on the Stull Preserve, 7670 E. Widener Rd., New Carlisle, Ohio 45344. Participants will have a fun-filled day of hunter education, sporting clays, and bird hunting. After the hunt, the youth will have the opportunity to take part in a demonstration on field dressing and preparing their harvest.
Youth hunters must pre-register by calling Rob Blakey at 937-335-3339 or at robblakey@woh.rr.com . Youth that have pre-registered and are selected will be contacted prior to the hunt. Each youth will be given a list of items they will need to bring to participate in the hunt. The event is free and food and drinks will be provided. A limit of 50 youth has been set for this event. Registration deadline is February 1, 2008.
Youth hunters must have a valid 2007-2008 Ohio hunting license. Participants must be between 10-15 years of age. All youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Only one non-hunting adult will be permitted in the field.