Free shooting offered at 2 DWR ranges on National Hunting and Fishing Day
SALT LAKE CITY — If you have a current Utah hunting, fishing or combination license, you can visit either of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources public shooting ranges on Saturday, Sept. 28 and shoot for free.
The fourth Saturday of September — which is Sept. 28 this year — is recognized across the U.S. as National Hunting and Fishing Day. To celebrate, DWR is offering its annual promotion of free and discounted shooting at its Lee Kay Public Shooting Range, located at 6000 W. 2100 South in Salt Lake City, and its Cache Valley Public Shooting Range, located at 2851 W. 200 North in Logan.
To redeem the offer, visitors need to simply show a valid Utah hunting, fishing or combination license at the entrance to either facility. The license can be presented as a paper or electronic license. That will grant free admission to the rifle, handgun and archery shooting ranges. Visitors can also get up to five rounds of shooting at half price at the trap and skeet ranges that day.
“We’ll go through quite a few clay targets at the trap and skeet ranges that day,” Gary Cook, the DWR wildlife recreation coordinator, said. “Charging half price will help us cover the cost.”
Along with the free and discounted admission on Sept. 28, both shooting ranges also offer an ongoing, year-round promotion that allows someone to shoot for free or at a discounted rate if they purchased a firearm or archery equipment within 30 days. Proof of purchase must be provided to qualify for the deal.
“We want to promote not only fishing and hunting, which are both family-friendly activities, but also shooting sports in general,” Cache Valley Public Shooting Range manager Andy Hunter said. “Shooting at the range can be a really fun outing for the whole family.”
Cook says the two DWR ranges are among the best in Utah.
“They’re great places to shoot, whether you are practicing for an upcoming hunt or you just want to have some fun shooting clays,” he says. “We hope you’ll take advantage of this offer and visit them on National Hunting and Fishing Day.”
For more information, call the Cache Valley Public Shooting Range at 435-753-4600 or the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range at 801-972-1326.
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September 19, 2019
Salt Lake City – Summer’s winding down, but it’s still hot. Here’s a tip to stay cool – take the H2Oath. The Utah Division of Water Resources is holding its fourth annual “H2Oath: Utah’s Water-Wise Pledge” competition among Utah’s colleges and universities.
Also known as the "H2Oath: Water War," the competition raises awareness for water-wise behavior. The school that gets the most students, faculty, alumni and fans to take the online oath, wins a $5,000 grant to be awarded to the department or program most closely related to water conservation.
“We want to see which school has the most water-wise fans, and this is a fun way to find out,” said Todd Adams, deputy director of the division. “Utah State has won two out of three years, and I think they’ll win again, but I am definitely biased. Let’s go Aggies!”
“This water war really brings the heat. You don’t want to see your university lose and with football season here, this is another great way to show your fandom and support for your school. Go Utes,” said Marcie Larson, the division’s water efficiency, education and engagement section manager.
Oath takers are asked to commit to nine simple water-wise practices, including watering no more than what the division’s Weekly Lawn Watering Guide recommends, which is posted during the irrigation season on the division’s Facebook page or SlowTheFlow.org. Participants also choose their favorite Utah college or university from the following list:
· Brigham Young University
· Dixie State University
· Salt Lake Community College
· Snow College
· Southern Utah University
· University of Utah
· Utah State University
· Utah Valley University
· Weber State University
· Westminster College
“Schools can really rack up big numbers by spreading the word through their social media, school newspaper or even announcing it at sporting events,” said Shelby Ericksen, the division’s water conservation coordinator. “We also encourage school leaders to take the pledge to reduce water use on campus. Come on, T-Birds!”
The division encourages participants to let their friends know via social media when they take the H2Oath, using the hashtags #H2Oath #WaterWar. Participants are also encouraged
to tag the school they selected.
Start spreading the word and commit to be water-wise – it takes less than 30 seconds to take the oath (less time than it takes to check your Instagram). Take the oath at water.utah.gov/H2Oath. The competition runs through Oct. 20.
For more information, please contact Kim Wells, public information officer, at 801-803-0336 or email kimwells@utah.gov.
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