An incredible array of outdoor activities — all of them free — will be available at the Fifth Annual Upstate National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Oct. at Duke Energy’s World of Energy near Seneca, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced today.
Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m.
Attendees can learn to kayak, practice shooting bows and arrows, test their fly-tying skills, check out retriever demonstrations and participate in many other hands-on activities.
More than three dozen conservation agencies also will be available to discuss the responsibilities that come with protecting Upstate South Carolina’s environment and sharing precious natural resources.
All activities and parking are free, and shuttle service will be provided from the event parking area off SC Highway 130.
Guests can bring their own picnic lunches or purchase food from the on-site vendor.
National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated in the Upstate this year thanks to the additional sponsorship of Duke Energy, Upstate Forever, Trout Unlimited, Clemson University Extension, the SCDNR, Clemson University 4-H Shooting Sports, Trout Unlimited, Clemson Extension 4-H, South Carolina Wildlife Federation, Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, The Weatherby Foundation and Calm Water Kayak Tours in Ware Shoals.
For more information on the Oct. 1 Upstate National Hunting and Fishing Day, contact Duke Energy’s World of Energy at 1-800-777-1004 or visit http://www.nhfday.org/Page/Events-South-Carolina.aspx.
Hunting and angling together are an economic force worth $76 billion a year. About 1.6 million jobs depend on hunters and anglers. The economic impact of fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in South Carolina is estimated at nearly $3.8 billion.
Be the first to comment