A "National Hunting & Fishing Day" Youth and New Shooter Event will be in Highland County Saturday.
It’s for youths aged 9 to 18, at the Highland County Coon Hunters Club at 6581 Carper Lane near Hillsboro. It's from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Free registration begins at 8:30.
Kids can experience safe archery, rifle, pistol, and shotgun shooting, fishing lure making, a hands-on wildlife table, living history craftsmen (powder horns, leather , muzzleloader and knife making).
All equipment and ammunition will be provided in the free event. Prize drawings will be held throughout the event and a free lunch will be provided to registered participants.
It's sponsored by the Highland County 4H Shooting Sports Club, the Highland County Coon Hunters Association, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Children must be accompanied by adults. For more information call 937-403-3291.