Introduction to Wingshooting

Sponsoring Agency or Organization

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Contact: Dave Cassens

Email: David.Cassens@illinois.gov

Phone: 217-785-7742

Program details

The is an introductory shotgun shooting education program focusing on youth and women to teach shotgun shooting safety and shooting skills.

Website: Introduction to Wingshooting

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Program started: 1999

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Number of participants annually: 600
Prerequisites for participation: Minimum age of 10 and 75 pounds.
Planning and Evaluation

Manual or Plan

This program has a manual or plan: Yes

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This program is evaluated: Yes

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Program considerations and recommendations Comments, considerations and recommendations from the sponsoring organization

General comments: The program has been very successful in recruiting new shooters; acted as a recruting tool for volunteer instructors and clinic sponsors.

Critical elements to consider when planning this type of program: Instructors, clay target throwers, shotguns, availbility of sources of clay targets and ammunition.

Special facilities needed to implement the program: Open space conducive to setting clay target machines, throwing targets and shooting shotguns.


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