Date: 08/11/10
Contact: Martin Olson
Phone: (702) 486-5127 x 3501

NDOW FREE SIGHT-IN DAY

Las Vegas area hunters who need to sight-in their hunting rifles before the fall hunting season should mark Saturday, Aug. 28 on their calendars. That is the day the Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold a free sight-in day at the Clark County Shooting Park Education Center.

“We started this annual event several years ago so hunters could have a place where they can safely and legally sight in their firearms. Through the years it has proven to be a popular event among hunters and other recreational shooters,” said Doug Nielsen, Conservation Education supervisor for NDOW. “Now, with completion of the shooting park, this event is even more convenient than it has been in the past.”

Shooting time will begin at 8 a.m. There will be a maximum of 10 shooters per hour and each shooter will be able to reserve at least one hour of range time. Shooters will sight their firearms in first at 25 yards and then at 100 yards.

The actual sight-in process will take place on the shooting ranges located directly behind the Education Center rather than at the public ranges. Range Safety officers and NDOW Hunter Education instructors will be on hand to insure safety procedures are followed and to provide assistance to those who need it. Participants also will need to check in prior to shooting time so range personnel can verify the shooters’ ammunition is properly matched to their firearm. Range time and targets are provided free of charge.

Interested sportsman must reserve a shooting time by contacting Martin Olson, NDOW hunter education coordinator. He can be reached at 486-5127 x 3501.

The Clark County Shooting Park is located at 11357 Decatur Blvd in Las Vegas. The park’s public shooting range will also be open so those who want more range time can move to that venue after they are done sighting in their hunting arms. The public range requires viewing a quick safety video along with a seven dollar user fee.

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.