NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Advanced Hunter Education Program is sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.

The clinic’s goal is to provide outdoor enthusiasts and individuals hunting in remote locations with the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in wilderness emergency situations.

Taught by Alex Van, a 30-year veteran firefighter, paramedic and world traveler, this clinic will include hands-on training in the treatment of cuts, broken bones, burns and gunshot wounds, as well as addressing first aid kits and basic survival equipment.

The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $45 for adults. Youths 16 years and younger are free but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program will provide all necessary class equipment.

Space is limited, so participants are asked to preregister online at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/index.aspx .

After registering, participants will receive an e-mail with a map to the facility and a list of items to bring.

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is located 3 miles east of Davis – three miles west of West Sacramento – off Interstate 80.