Shooting Wire

WATERBURY, VERMONT - A "Governor's Gun Raffle" is being held to benefit the University of Vermont's 4-H Shooting Sports program and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's Green Mountain Conservation Camps for youth.

The raffle is being held for the first time with collectible products owned and donated by Governor Jim Douglas and made by Vermont businesses for the Hunter Heritage Collector's Series. Tickets are available at all county UVM Extension offices statewide. Tickets cost $5 each or $20 for five.

1st prize - Special Edition Governor's Gun - MDM QuicShooter Muzzleloader
2nd prize - Special Edition Kingdom Knives "Palmer" fixed blade knife with sheath
3rd prize - Beagle Outdoor Wear Hunter Heritage Collector's Series Utility Bag
4th prize - Hunter Heritage Collector's Series Camouflage Hat

The drawing for the Governor's Gun Raffle will be held in January at the Yankee Classic Sportsman's Show in Essex, Vermont.

"Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Vermont youth by being split evenly between UVM's 4-H Shooting Sports Program and the Green Mountain Conservation Camps at Lake Bomoseen and Buck Lake," said Fish & Wildlife Operations Chief Thomas Decker. "Both programs are designed to help young people learn about Vermont's traditional outdoor activities."

For more information, please contact Vermont's 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator Lisa Muzzey, 307 South Street, Springfield, VT 05156. Tel. 802-885-8386 and Email (Lisa.Muzzey@uvm.edu).