Give It A Shot!!!

Give It A Shot!!!

Thanks to the DNR Staff and volunteers that offered “Give It A Shot” at Wilson Shoals WMA today.  The relaxed environment and supportive staff allowed for everyone to test and learn about their equipment.  There were options of different shells to test.  You were able to test up to 6 different shells.  They also had several different choke tubes to try.  The staff was helpful with suggestions and showing people how to change choke tubes.  They would recommend different options and then let you go shoot.  Paper NWTF targets were given to each participant for each shot.

NWTF Target

The best part of the day was seeing the families at the event.  One family in particular made it special.  Dad was teaching his young son how to shoot a shotgun.  The son was shooting a youth model 20 gauge.  The dad took the time to show him how to set it up and take the shot safely.  Mom was taking pictures of the entire process.  The game warden and other shooters were incredibly patient while they went through the entire process.  The look of excitement when the son took his first shot, made the entire day worth it for everyone there.  This is the future of our sport and it was great to see an entire family and the other shooters support a new hunter.  This young man is locked in for life after that one shot.  Let’s remember to share and teach others about the outdoors and help save and grow our sport!