The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education will partner with Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a National Hunting and Fishing Day event in North Carolina on Saturday, September 24. The day of fishing and outdoor fun begins at 8 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.
For $25 each participant will receive a rod and reel combo, tackle, a T-shirt, Fish-For-Fun bags and a Greenwing membership. Pre-registration is required. Lunch and beverages will be provided for participants and their families. This day of fun includes:
- Exploring Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge and looking for eagles
- Learning bow safety and how to shoot a bow with N.C. Bowhunters Association
- Visiting "Citation Station" to see if your fish can be registered in the N.C. Angler Recognition Program
- Longest and heaviest fish contests
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education is a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission visitor and learning facility at Currituck Heritage Park next to the Whalehead Club and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. On National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina, the center will offer laser shot demonstrations onsite and classes on fishing in the Currituck Sound from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To make reservations call (252) 543-0221 ext. 1
National Hunting and Fishing Day was formalized by Congress in 1971 to celebrate conservation achievements of hunters and anglers that benefit all who appreciate wildlife and the outdoors.