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Thursday, January 12-January 18, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 21 Free Turkey Hunting Webinars Offered in February The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars this February. Topics will in- clude biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy place- ment and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunt- ers, but has its challenges. Throughout the webinar se- ries, instructors will provide a comprehensive overview about how to prepare for the hunt, what to expect, and how to execute a successful hunt while enjoying time in the wild regardless of harvest. It's a great opportunity for novice hunters to learn how to get started as well as learn some advanced hunting tactics. "The webinars are espe- cially intended for those that have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor, although they are open to all skill levels," said Hunting Engagement Coordinator Walter "Deet" James with the Wildlife Commission. "The webinar series will be com- pleted over three consecutive evenings. Anyone interested in attending all three webi- nars must register for each class se parately." 2023 Turkey Hunting Webi- nar Schedule: Feb. 7, Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting, 7 – 8 p.m. Feb. 8, Firearms, Ammo, Clothing and Miscellaneous Equipment, 7 – 8 p.m. Feb. 9, Hunting Techniques and Strategies, 7 – 8 p.m. Space is limited and pre-registration online is re- quired. Classes will be held via Zoom. Participants will receive their Zoom link after registering via a confi rma- tion email. The class will be recorded and a link to the recording will be emailed to registered participants by March 1. The webinars are being held prior to the wild turkey open seasons for male or bearded turkeys, April 1 – 7 for youth under 18, and April 8 – May 6 statewide. Turkey hunting rules and regulations are available in the 2022 – 2023 North Car- olina Regulations Digest. For more information on turkey seminars and other skills based seminars, visit ncwild- life.org/sbs or contact James at walter.james@ncwildlife. org or at 984-202-1387.por- tunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. Submitted by Fairley Mahlum A beautiful buck came out about sixty yards to my right. Just by the size of his rack, I knew he was a good deer – a defi nite ten-pointer. I didn't have much time to gather myself for a good shot because he wasn't going to stay around long. When I fi red I wasn't sure I had made a good shot, from the way he ran. But shortly there after I realized my shot was perfect. He was a beautiful animal with a wide rack. As I began to count his points, I discovered my ten-pointer was only an eight. I say "only" here for emphasis. Because this was an absolute gorgeous deer, and I was still so pleased with it. I was so pleased that if I had known he was an eight before I shot, I still would have. My pictures verify my assessment. As my friend and I admired the deer, we realized this buck was never going to be anything but an eight- pointer. One could tell that while he would have gotten greater in mass and size, he would always remain a deer with eight points unless some trauma happened. That doesn't mean he couldn't have been the king of the hill, but his limits were there according to his genetics. What did I think of his limits? I thought he was so perfect that I decided to have a picture of him blown up and put on canvas. It arrived two days ago. I am reminded of the words of the apostle Paul when he explained how every member is important in the church. He compared it to our physical body and admitted that some parts of the body don't seem as important as others. He was saying that some will be ten, twelve, and even fourteen pointers, but others will always be a six or an eight. Then he encourages us in two ways. First by explaining how all parts are needed, no matter how insignifi cant some may think they are. A good example of that is my foot. It remains hidden underneath a sock and shoe, but without it I am on crutches. And about its little toe, I promise you when it hits the bed frame, the pain doesn't remain just in my little toe and foot. It reverberates throughout my entire body. But Paul also encourages us by reminding us how God elevates those in the Body of Christ who seem to have lesser gifts. Here's what he says. "So, God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity" (1 Corinth 12). What he was saying that while God's twelve-pointer might gain more attention, His eight gets his picture blown-up, put-on canvas, and displayed in ways like no other. No matter who you are or what position you have, you matter to God and are an extremely important part of His eternal plans. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Make sure to get my new book, full of these articles. Outdoor Truths Volume Four. 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