outdoor briefs

Las Vegas area hunters who need to sight-in their hunting rifles before the fall hunting season should mark Aug. 28 on their calendars. That is the day the Nevada Department of Wildlife will have a free sight-in day at the Clark County Shooting Park education center, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd.

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 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. Participants also will need to check in before 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, Ext. 3501.

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NDOW offers bowfishing workshop on Saturday

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is having an introductory bowfishing workshop that will give participants a practical introduction to this unique outdoor pursuit that combines archery with angling. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Veterans' Memorial Park in Boulder City.

This workshop is designed to accommodate individuals 10 years of age or older who have some previous archery experience. Taught by NDOW staff, this workshop will include a 45-minute instruction period followed by a hands-on shooting experience. Participants will have the chance to try their hand with a bow and arrows and shoot at foam carp targets that have been submerged in the park pond.

Registration begins Monday. Space is limited. For more information or to register call Chris Cheff, 486-5127, Ext. 3504.

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Reservations required for
dove hunt opener at Overton

Opening day of the 2010 dove hunting season is Sept. 1. Hunters wishing to hunt at the Overton Wildlife Management Area will need to make opening day reservations by participating in a drawing scheduled for 8 a.m. Aug. 30. A drawing also will be scheduled for the opening weekend (Sept. 4-5) at that same time and at the same locations.

"By regulation, the drawing for Overton reservations is always held the Monday immediately prior to opening day of the dove season," said Doug Nielsen, NDOW public affairs officer. "A misprint in the 2010 upland game regulations brochure incorrectly states the drawing will be held Aug. 20, but that is not the case. The reservation will be held Aug. 30."

Drawings for reservations will be at the Nevada Department of Wildlife Las Vegas office, 4747 Vegas Drive, the Henderson office, 744 South Racetrack Road, and the Overton WMA headquarters. Reservations must be made in person or by a representative.

Reservations will be limited to 60 hunters for the opening day and each day of opening weekend. Hunters are not required to have reservations for the Overton WMA on any other days of the dove season. Dove hunting season runs Sept. 1-30 in all Nevada counties. Hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is 10 birds and the possession limit is 20.

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Beginning upland game bird workshop set for Aug. 25

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will host an upland game bird hunting workshop designed to help new hunters or experienced hunters new to the desert get started in the right direction. The workshop is scheduled for Aug. 25 from 7- 9 p.m. at the Clark County Shooting Park education center, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd. in Las Vegas.

NDOW staff will provide tips on locating birds and techniques for putting them in your cooler once you find them. Game wardens will be on hand to answer questions participants may have.