U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PROVIDES OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED
(SMYRNA, Del.) - On Thursday, Dec. 11 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Wild Turkey Federation will provide a unique waterfowling opportunity to sportsmen and women with disabilities.
The event is the second in a series of outdoor recreation events that will be hosted at national wildlife refuges across the country. The events will provide the disabled with opportunities to fish, photograph and learn about the animals, habitat and outdoor heritage. The partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Wild Turkey Federation is part of the year-long celebration of the national wildlife refuge system's 100th anniversary.
WHO:< >Interview opportunities with:
Hunters with disabilities NWTF Regional Director Christian Karinja Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Manager Terry Villanueva
WHAT:< >Opportunities to capture the inspiring personal stories of disabled hunters through interviews, video and photographs.
WHEN:< >Thursday, Dec. 11, 4 a.m. until noon
WHERE:
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
- Whitehall Neck Road
- Smyrna
- (302) 653-9345
CONTACTS:
- Steve Farrell
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- (301) 351-5821
- Jonathan Harling
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- (803) 637-3106
