Sunday, July 11, 2004
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Outdoor briefs

FUND-RAISER

Fraternity sets annual banquet

The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn will have its annual fund-raising banquet at 5:30 p.m. July 31 at the Stardust Hotel, 3000 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The fraternity, working with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and other governmental agencies, has constructed more than 100 water development projects for desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife species. Water development projects, also known as guzzlers, are artificial water sources placed in remote mountain ranges of Southern Nevada.

New water development projects and other wildlife conservation and habitat restoration projects are scheduled for next spring. In addition to construction of new guzzlers, the fraternity continues to renovate and update existing projects by adding new water storage tanks and improved water collection devices.

The fraternity is dedicated to the welfare and conservation of the desert bighorn sheep.

For more information about the fraternity or to register for the annual banquet, visit http://www.desertbighorn.com or contact Bev Anderson at 873-5105 or Cindy Alexander at 367-8227.

FISHING CLINIC

Course teaches adults, children how to fish

Youngsters and adults who want to learn how to fish are invited to attend a free clinic presented by the Nevada Department of Wildlife at 9 a.m. July 24 at Sunset Park's fishing pond.

The clinic, which is taught by NDOW staff and volunteer fishing instructors, will cover the fundamentals of fishing. These include casting, baits and lures, knots and fish identification. Fishing tackle will be available for use at the event. Participants 12 years and older are required to have a fishing license.

Registration for the clinic is limited. To enroll, call NDOW at 486-5127, ext. 3504.

FREE CLASS

Fly-tying workshop set for Thursday

An introductory fly tying workshop will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Nevada Department of Wildlife, 4747 Vegas Drive.

The class is free and will be taught by agency personnel and members of the Las Vegas Fly Fishing Club. All equipment and materials for tying flies will be provided.

To enroll in the class call NDOW at 486-5127, ext. 3504.