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Kid-friendly event celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

A family-friendly event celebrating fishing, hunting and wildlife conservation will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Transylvania County. 

In observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the event will feature activities and exhibits in archery, fishing, outdoor cooking, air rifle marksmanship and safety, fly-casting and fly-tying. Kids will also get to taste different kinds of wild game and play hunting- and fishing-themed games. The event is one of seven the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting statewide.

Free. The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is located just off U.S. 276 in Pisgah Forest, 32 miles south of Waynesville. 828.877.4423.

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