Briefs August 26, 2010
Women's hunting clinic scheduled
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a hunting clinic to introduce the sport of hunting to women, and to help those women who already hunt to further their hunting skills.
The 17th annual Panhandle Region women's hunting clinic will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol Club, 5105 Atlas Road.
Topics covered at the clinic include firearm safety, hunting regulations, preparation for the field, map and compass use, and hunting ethics. After receiving instruction in safe handling of firearms, participants will head to the range and have a chance to shoot several types of firearms and bows.
According to workshop instructor and IDFG Conservation Officer Julie McKarley, "Participants in past women's clinics identified the hands-on experience shooting at the range as the highlight of the workshop."
All participants have the opportunity to shoot rim-fire .22 caliber and center-fire rifles, and to practice with archery equipment.
While hunting has often been viewed as an activity that men practice, more women and girls are taking up hunting. In fact, female hunters comprise the fastest growing segment of the hunting public.
The $5 registration fee includes coffee, snacks, drinks and a barbecue lunch.
Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, call 769-1414.
DUI emphasis patrols to start
Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies will be conducting DUI emphasis patrols starting Friday through Sept. 7.
The goal is to reduce motor vehicle related deaths and serious injuries by strictly enforcing impaired driving laws.
In 2006, there were 110 impaired driving fatalities in Idaho, according to a press release, and more than 41 percent of all Idaho fatalities were the result of an impaired driving crash.
In 2007, there were 197 fatality accidents in Idaho and in 2008 there were about 175. Last year, more than 41 percent of Idaho's 96 highway fatalities were the result of an impaired driving crash.