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The Dowagiac Conservation Club will host a Hunter Safety Class March 26-28 with registration set for Wednesday.
Registration runs from 6-7 p.m. at the clubhouse located two miles north of Dowagiac on M-51 North.
The course will be held at the club from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 26-27 and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 28.
There is no charge for the class but students must pre-register with a birth certificate and attend all three classes to get their Hunter Safety Certification.
For more information, call Furmer, 269-646-9839.
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Clear H2o Report
Clear H2o Tackle in Edwardsburg will host its annual Spring Open House March 27 through the 29th.
The tackle shop will be displaying the latest in open water tackle and be offering special pricing during the weekend.
In addition, the shop will give away free Michigan fishing license to anglers who make purchases on specific products. Free food and drinks will be available and drawings for products will be held throughout the weekend.
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A youth small game hunt will be held at Crane Pond State Game Area near Jones, Mich. March 28.
Youth hunters will be placed in small hunting groups and assigned a mentor. Participants must be under age 18, have a hunting license, wear hunter orange and bring their own firearms and equipment.
It starts at 9 a.m. and lunch will be provided. However, limited space is available and pre-registration is required by March 1. Call the Crane Field Office, 269-244-5928 to save a spot or for more information.
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The South Haven Steelheaders will conduct a “Tacklepalooza” swap meet Feb. 22 at the South Haven Moose Lodge.
Sportsmen can buy, sell or trade their tackle items at the Lodge from 8 a.m. to noon. It’s open to the public with a $5 admission for adults while kids under 12 get in free.
People who want to exhibit can rent a table for $20, which includes one free admission.
To reserve a table, call Rich Chapman (before Feb. 19) at 269-214-8018.
The local Boy Scouts will be selling donuts and coffee throughout the day.
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By EMMA KUKUK
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Accessible Trailers Are Helping Disabled Hunters Get Back Outdoors
Michigan’s outdoors should be accessible for all people to enjoy. All too often, that isn’t the case. Whether it’s a lack of understanding or inaccessible facilities, outdoor spaces aren’t always welcoming to people with disabilities.
That’s starting to change, thanks in part to groups like the Bays de Noc Gobblers, a chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. For years, the Upper Peninsula-based chapter has utilized the federation’s Wheelin’ Sportsmen outreach program, which focuses on making the outdoors more accessible for hunters.
As a result, the Gobblers have become a frontrunner in providing accessible hunting. Specifically, the group developed mobile trailers designed not only to accommodate wheelchair users, but also to ensure a safe, fun hunting experience for people of all mobility levels. These unique trailers make it easier for hunters with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors without barriers.