Exhibition archer Byron Ferguson will perform four shows
Sept. 27 and 28 during West Virginia's Celebration of
National Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort State Park
(Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources)
ROANOKE, W.Va. - Stonewall Resort State Park in Lewis County will host West Virginia's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days Sept. 27-28, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced.
The event is the largest outdoor hunting and fishing show in the state, with more than 100 vendors exhibiting hunting, fishing and conservation related merchandise and information. "This weekend is the best time to come get hands-on experience," said Krista Snodgrass, coordinator. Staff from the WVDNR Wildlife Resources, Law Enforcement and State Parks sections will be available throughout the weekend to answer any questions visitors may have.
Byron Ferguson, longbow exhibition shooter, has been featured on "MythBusters," and the History Channel's "Extreme Marksmen," and he performed all the trick shots in the last "Robin Hood" movie. Byron will be performing hour-long shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days.
The Outdoor Youth Challenge will take place both Saturday and Sunday. Children ages 6-18 may participate and will be eligible to win prizes such as a lifetime hunting and fishing license, Conservation Camp scholarships, and other hunting and fishing related items.
The event I opens 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, and free to children 15 and younger. Complete schedules are on the WVDNR website.
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