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DNREC to host Delaware Duck and Goose Calling Contest July 20 at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2019



HARRINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Community Affairs will host the first-ever Delaware Duck and Goose Calling Contest from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 20 at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. The contest will have two levels: junior level for ages 15 and younger, and senior level for ages 16 and older.

Registration for participants in junior and senior levels will be open from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Hertrich Plaza in front of the Grandstand, with the contest held at the same location. A draped area near the stage will be cordoned off for competitors to practice their calls.

The contest will consist of a three-round competition, with calling routines of 60 seconds per duck and goose caller. Trophies will be presented for 1st through 3rd place in each contest.

For more information about DNREC at the Delaware State Fair, visit https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/at-the-state-fair/.

Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

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DNREC to host Delaware Duck and Goose Calling Contest July 20 at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2019



HARRINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Community Affairs will host the first-ever Delaware Duck and Goose Calling Contest from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 20 at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. The contest will have two levels: junior level for ages 15 and younger, and senior level for ages 16 and older.

Registration for participants in junior and senior levels will be open from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Hertrich Plaza in front of the Grandstand, with the contest held at the same location. A draped area near the stage will be cordoned off for competitors to practice their calls.

The contest will consist of a three-round competition, with calling routines of 60 seconds per duck and goose caller. Trophies will be presented for 1st through 3rd place in each contest.

For more information about DNREC at the Delaware State Fair, visit https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/at-the-state-fair/.

Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 196

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