Archery clinics in Lamar Feb. 4-5

Interested in learning more about the sport of archery? The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will hold two free archery clinics Feb. 4-5 from 6-8 p.m. at the indoor archery range at the DOW Office at 2500 S. Main in Lamar.

The clinic on Monday, Feb. 4 is geared toward youngsters. The clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 5 is geared toward adults.

Activities include instructions and practice shooting at traditional and 3-D targets.

Boys and girls ages 8 and up are invited to attend the youth session, but must be accompanied by a parent.

Instructors from the DOW will teach the finer points of shooting bows. The DOW will furnish the equipment, including bows that are designed for youngsters and are used with the National Archery in the Schools Program.

This event is limited to 35 each night, so register early. To register, or get more information, call Linda Groat at (719) 336-6608.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and its habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation and maintaining a balance between human activities and wildlife. The Division is funded primarily through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, with some support from federal grants and the Colorado Lottery via Great Outdoors Colorado.