The Town of Oyster Bay will, once again, sponsor New York State Hunter Safety and Bow and Arrow Clinics.

"For many people, hunting is a family tradition," said Oyster Bay Town Councilman Angelo A. Delligatti. "Here in New York State, all new hunters and bow hunters must pass the appropriate course before getting their first license. The town, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will sponsor three Hunter Safety Clinics and one Bow and Arrow Clinic.

The town's three Hunter Safety Clinics are open to all town residents 11 years of age and older. The clincs, which are free of charge, are taught by certified instructors provided by the State of New York. Following completion of each Hunter Safety and Bow and Arrow Clinic, an exam for a hunting license will be given."

The three Hunter Safety Clinics, each consisting of four 2 1/2 hour sessions, will be held at Marjorie R. Post Park Community Center from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Registration forms are available in all town parks, at local libraries and in Town Halls North and South. Residents need only to fill out the forms and return them to a park manager or mail the completed form to the Parks Department, Recreation Division, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa NY 11758. Residents may also register by calling the Recreation Division at 797-4126.

Registration for the first Hunter Safety Clinic is running now through Friday, Aug. 13. The first Hunter Safety Clinic will be held on Monday, Aug. 16; Wednesday, Aug. 18, Monday, Aug. 23 and Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Registration for the second Hunter Safety Clinic is running now through Friday, Aug. 27. The second Hunter Safety Clinic will be held Monday, Aug. 30, Wednesday, Sept. 1, Tuesday, Sept. 7 and Wednesday, Sept. 8.

The third Hunter Safety Clinic registration will be open from Monday, Aug. 9 through Friday, Sept. 10. The third Hunter Safety Clinic will be held Monday, Sept. 13, Wednesday, Sept. 15, Monday, Sept. 20 and Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Registration for the Bow and Arrow Clinic will run from Monday, Aug. 16 through Friday, Sept. 10. The Bow and Arrow Clinic consists of two sessions only, Saturday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 to 11 a.m. at Marjorie R. Post Park Community Center. The exam for this clinic will be held at the completion of the second session.

For both the hunter license and the bow and arrow hunter license, students must attend all sessions, demonstrate proper attitude and safety and pass the test. He added that while youngsters can take the course at age 11, they cannot obtain a license until they are 12. Further information about the Hunter Safety Clinics and the Bow and Arrow Clinic can be obtained by calling the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department at 797-4126.