Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces its Annual "Cast, Blast, and Twang" in Meeker

I don't like most government agencies, but I'm continually impressed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The good folks there manage 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas, and offer a host of recreational programs.

They also collect river death statistics (although that's not their job), and they help in rescues as well.

This weekend, CPW will hold its annual "Cast, Blast, and Twang" event on Saturday, June 22, from 10 am to 2 pm at Nine Mile Guest Ranch, Meeker, Colorado.

The event is free and open to the public.

CPW announced that the event is designed for families and individuals "interested in learning outdoor skills, including shotgun and .22 shooting, archery, fly fish casting, and spin fishing."

Lunch will be provided.

“This is a great chance for folks to try out new outdoor activities and get some hands-on instruction,” said CPW Education and Hunter Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Mawhinney.

No previous experience or equipment is needed.

CPW staff and volunteers will be at the event to help folks who want to learn how to use guns.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs, fishing, and archery equipment, but there will be equipment available to use as well. Do not bring any firearms as they will be provided. Participants 16 and older need to have a current fishing license to participate in the fishing events.

Thank you to CPW's partners who will be providing the meal, ice cream, and support; RTS Hunting LLC., Visintainer and Nine Mile Guest Ranch, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, BHO Gunshop, Mule Deer Foundation, and JML Outfitters.

Event details:
Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 am to 2 pm
Nine Mile Guest Ranch
50735 Highway 13, Meeker, Colorado 81641

To help with planning, please register by calling CPW at (970) 255-6181 and let them know your name and how many are in your group. Registration is not required but suggested.

For questions, contact Education and Hunter Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Mawhinney at kathleen.mawhinney@state.co.us .