justnorth posted on August 29, 2007 08:52 :: 2029 Views
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon, in cooperation with the Muskegon Area Sportsmen for Youth, will host the 14th Annual Sportsmen for Youth Day on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The event is hosted each year with the cooperation of area sportsmen and women who volunteer to introduce young people to outdoor sports. For the event, the park's large beach area parking lot will be converted into an outdoor sports show where young people can be given the opportunity to try their hand at archery, shooting sports, fishing and many other outdoor activities.
Also at the event, there will be special live animal programs such as Birds of Prey by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan Snakes by Nature Discovery and Michigan Turtles by the Gillette Visitor Center.
Participants 17 and under will receive a tshirt, other souvenirs, raffle tickets and a lunch coupon. Many of the exhibitors also will be giving away prizes of outdoor equipment and experiences through a raffle process.
There is no fee for this special event, but a Michigan State Parks Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the park. Permits are available at the entrance for $6 for a daily resident permit, and $24 for an annual resident permit. Non-Michigan residents can obtain permits for $8 for a daily, and $29 for an annual.
Overflow parking is being provided by the Muskegon Motor Cycle Hill Climb Association at their Hill Climb location on Lake Harbor Road. A shuttle service will move participants the short distance from the overflow parking area to Hoffmaster State Park.
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