Festival at Pequest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information about the
Wildlife Heritage Festival has been posted at
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2005/festival05.htm. This new
page includes specific schedule information on activities, lectures
and
demonstrations which will be held throughout the day.
The free event, sponsored by the New Jersey Council of Trout Unlimited
and the Warren County Office of Tourism (
www.visitwarren.org) will be
held rain or shine.
Highlights include:
Seminars about the United Bowhunters of New Jersey, Field Care of Your
Trophy from a Taxidermist's Viewpoint, and Snakes of New Jersey
Music for kids of all ages by Diana Dove
Retriever and pointing dog demonstrations
A demonstration of trout egg stripping
Fish cooking and cleaning demonstrations (as well as tasting!)
A 3-D archery range
Shotgun range
Fishing - Kids under 16 years old
Sportsman's flea market
Pro Bassmaster Mike Iaconelli
Kids' Arts and crafts and games
Pequest is located on Route 46 about nine miles west of Hackettstown
in
the Skylands of Warren County. To learn more about the festival, visit
the Division's Web site at
www.njfishandwildlife.com/festival05.htm.