The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a free bowhunting safety and education course at the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia on Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m. The course, which is part of the International Bowhunter Education Program, certifies archers to bowhunt where archery certification is required in the United States and Canada. The course will take eight to 10 hours.

The course is free but advance registration is required. Call David Denton at 252-482-7056 for more information or to register.

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