The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration is a great, family-oriented way to introduce youth to target shooting, hunting and fishing. It's also an opportunity to recognize that hunters and anglers continue to be among the most active supporters of wildlife management and conservation.

This year's event will take place on Sept. 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cowlitz Public Shooting Range located at 1000 Toutle Park Rd, Castle Rock, WA 98611.

Youth 17 years and younger who attend the event with an accompanying adult can shoot WDFW firearms, archery equipment and air rifles for free. Agency staff and WDFW hunter education instructors will be on hand to teach shooting safety and provide instruction and guidance.

The event also features:

• Conservation organization displays and info
• Door prize drawings
• Fun giveaways
• Casting practice
• Knot tying
• Fish prints
• Track plaster casting

Volunteers are needed to help make National Hunting and Fishing Day a huge success. For more information on what kind of help is needed and to sign up, go to Volunteer event list | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife,