Date: 8/6/08
Contact: C. Douglas Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127, ext. 3500

NDOW AND DESERT SPORTSMAN’S TO HOST FREE RANGE DAY

Las Vegas area hunters and shooters who need a safe and legal place to sight in their hunting firearms may want to mark Saturday, September 6, 2008 on their calendar. On that day the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will host its sixth annual Free Range Day at the Desert Sportsman’s Rifle and Pistol Club, 12201 W. Charleston Blvd.

As co-host of the event, Desert Sportsman’s has made its range available so hunters who are not club members don’t have to worry about finding a place to sight in their hunting rifle. Shooters will be able to reserve a spot at the 25-to-100 yard range. Range officers and NDOW Hunter Education instructors will be standing by to insure safety and provide personalized instruction.

“This event has become very popular and people look forward to taking advantage of this opportunity every year. We have been fielding calls about this event for a couple of weeks now,” said Martin Olson, NDOW hunter education coordinator.

Range time and targets are provided free of charge. Shooting starts at 8 a.m. and will continue through 5 p.m. Space is limited to 20 shooters per hour with each shooter able to reserve at least one hour of range time. Those who want to take advantage of this opportunity should contact Martin Olson at the Nevada Department of Wildlife (702) 486-5127 x 3501 to make their reservation.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.