National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration this Saturday in Upstate

The SCDNR is teaming up with several other organizations to hold a free celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.

Free event will be held at Oconee County’s South Cove County Park

Oconee County’s South Cove County Park near Seneca will host a family event celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. This free family adventure is open to the public.

National Hunting and Fishing Day is made possible by partnerships with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Oconee County Parks and Recreation, Trout Unlimited, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, South Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports, Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Duke Energy and the S.C. Wildlife Federation.

For directions and information, call South Cove County Park at (864) 882-5250 or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/southcovecountypark.

The 11th annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day will include activities such as archery, air rifles, camouflage game, fly tying and casting, kayaking, fishing on Lake Keowee and much more. All activities are free, and all gear is provided.

“Clemson Extension and the Clemson 4-H Shooting Sports program are proud to be partners for the past 11 years with this celebration of hunting and fishing and the outdoors,” said Rick Willey, 4-H natural resource specialist. “We look forward to this event every year. It is a great opportunity for the community to come and enjoy the great outdoors in a safe, educational environment with family and friends.”

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