The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold an Effective Wing Shooting Clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 30 at the department's West Plains regional office, 551 Joe Jones Boulevard in West Plains.

Larry Lindeman, outdoor skills specialist, said the clinic is for experienced shotgun shooters and is not appropriate for beginners.

"The overall goal of this program is to prevent wounding loss by having hunters improve their abilities to estimate the appropriate distance between the game and the range of the firearm," Lindeman said. He added that considerations are made for the load used and improving overall shooting skills.

"Missouri is a great place to hunt and our hunters want to be the best," Lindeman said. "This clinic helps them meet that goal."

Lindeman said the clinic will begin with a presentation before the group moves to White Ranch Shooting Range to complete the workshop. He said participants should expect skills tests, one-on-one instruction, distance estimation exercises and shotgun patterning.

Pre-registration is required for the event by Aug. 27. Participants will need to bring their own shotguns. Only 12 and 20 gauge shotgun ammunition will be provided and fixed chokes or choke tubes no tighter than modified are suggested.

For additional information, contact Larry Lindeman (417)256-7161 extension 230, or email him at [email protected].