Free Beginning Archery Clinic in Moab

Debbie Ward helps her daughter Adley pull the bowstring at the free family shoot held in January. Another free family shoot is available this Saturday at LaSal Mountain Outfitters. [Photo courtesy Division Wildlife Resources]

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For anyone who has wondered what it is like to shoot a bow and arrow, there is a free family archery shoot at LaSal Mountain Outfitter’s shop from 9 a.m. to noon, this Saturday.

Bows, arrows and targets will be provided, free-of-charge, to anyone who wants to participate, said Brent Stettler, a regional conservation outreach manager for the Division of Wildlife Resources.

“If you or your children have ever wanted to shoot a bow and arrow, this is a great opportunity to do so without buying equipment or making special arrangements,” Stettler said.

Stettler said supervision, training in how to shoot a bow and arrow and all of the equipment you’ll need to participate will be provided.

“The event is free,” Stettler said. “Pre-registration is required so we know how many persons to expect.”

A similar clinic was held at the Old Spanish Trail Arena on Saturday, Jan. 5 earlier this year. The family shoot piggy-backed on top of an interstate professional archery competition sponsored by the LaSal Mountain Outfitters. The free family shoot attracted about a hundred persons, whose ages ranged from 2 ½ to 55 years old. Many shot several times during the two-hour period.

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