Dixie Deer Classic trying youthful approach
Published: Thu, Feb. 28, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Thu, Feb. 28, 2008 07:20AM
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closeThe Dixie Deer Classic has been around since 1981 with an emphasis on celebrating the white-tailed deer, especially the big bucks hunters seek each fall.
This year, the Wake County Wildlife Club, owners of the Classic, have an additional emphasis: youth. For the first time, youngsters get a break on admission. The show also opens early on Friday, and both moves are intended to bolster attendance.
Jim Hudson, marketing manager for the club, said, "The Wake County Wildlife Club has always placed a strong emphasis on helping young people get a good start in hunting, fishing, appreciation of wildlife resources and how hunters and fishermen fit into the proper management of our wildlife resources."
DIXIE DEER CLASSIC
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9-7 Saturday, 9-5 Sunday
WHERE: State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
COST: $10 for all three days; 12 and under free; Friday is youth day, with ages 13-18 admitted for $5
SPEAKERS: www.dixiedeerclassic.org
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One of the drawing points of the annual show is the roster of seminar speakers. Hudson said the speakers are focusing their presentations for young attendees.
"We hope emphasizing youth will give folks who haven't been for a while a reason to bring their kids and grandkids," Hudson said.
Two youth organizations -- an FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) group from Smithfield Selma High School and a hunter education and a shooting team from Albemarle Middle School are planning to take advantage of the hours and pricing Friday, Hudson said. The chaperones will get in free.
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