Waterfowl hunt for juniors set

Adults looking to introduce children to waterfowl hunting will want to take note of the Youth Waterfowl Hunt, which is set for Sept. 20.

This one-day, kids-only hunt is a great opportunity to introduce young people to the sport. The weather is warm, the ducks are abundant, and the chance for success is excellent.

Participants must be 10 to 15 years old, possess a junior hunting license (no stamps necessary for junior hunters), and be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.

The adult must be the parent or guardian, or a parent- or guardian-approved person who either holds a valid Maine hunting license or has successfully completed a hunter safety course.

Shooting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, and the daily limit is the same as during the regular duck season, except that one black duck may be taken.

Ski volunteers sought

Every winter, Maine Handicapped Skiing teaches more than 250 adults and children with physical disabilities to downhill ski, snowboard, cross country ski, and snowshoe.

More than 350 volunteers combine each year to provide the work force that teaches those skills.

Maine Handicapped Skiing is seeking volunteers interested in sharing their passion for those winter pursuits during the upcoming season.

New volunteers are required to take three days of training in November and December and then give 10 days of volunteer time working with MHS participants at three possible locations: Sunday River Ski Resort, Sunday River Inn and Cross Country Ski Center, and Sugarloaf/USA.

Volunteers receive a complimentary trail or ski pass for every day they volunteer during the MHS season, which runs from Jan. 5 through the end of March.

At the training sessions, volunteers learn adaptive skiing techniques, become familiar with adaptive equipment, and learn about the many physical disabilities served at Maine Handicapped Skiing. Clinics both on and off snow are also available to volunteers during the MHS season to continually improve skill levels and technique development.

For more information, call MHS at 800-639-7770 or check the Web site at www.skimhs.org/volunteer.

Muzzleloader shoot scheduled

The Maine Muzzleloading Sports Association will hold its third annual Any Muzzleloader Shoot today at the Penobscot Longrifles site in Stetson.

The event begins at 10 a.m., and any muzzleloader, any site, and any projectile can be used. The $5 entry fee includes a three-target line shoot, a 10-card woods-walk, and hawk and knife competitions.

The shoot is restricted to black powder and black powder replacements. No modern smokeless rifle propellants are permitted.

Lunch will be available. To get to Penobscot Longrifles, take Exit 42 off I-95 and head north on Route 143. Cross Route 2/100 in Etna, proceed about 11/2 miles, and turn left on the New Sweden Road. Signs will direct you from there.

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