The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is sponsoring a Beyond BOW Women's Deer Hunt, December 1-3, 2007 in Lewis County. The registration fee is $50. Lodging will be provided in Vandalia, West Virginia.

Participants will receive instruction on basic firearms safety, deer hunting techniques and field dressing. There will be a trip to the rifle range to sight in your firearm and for target practice. To participate in this antlerless deer hunt, you must be at least 18 years old and preference will be given to those who have attended a BOW workshop, a BOW hunter safety class, and those who have not attended a previous BOW hunt. Participants will need a valid hunting license and a Class N stamp. All participants will need to bring their own firearms and ammunition.

Applications are now available, but space is very limited. For more information, please contact Billie Shearer at 304-558-2771 or billieshearer@wvdnr.gov or download the application form at http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/bow.shtm

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