A brand new wildlife museum and education center is open to the public adjacent to Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare, Mich.
An agreement between Jay and Jeff Poet, owners of Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare and Gaylord, and philanthropist Wayne Webber has brought Webber’s collection of some 300-plus game mounts to a new facility in Clare. The 16,500-square-foot Jay’s & Webber Wildlife & Education Center opened to the public on Friday, July 5. The nonprofit center is set to educate and entertain both kids and adults about wildlife, conservation, and the important role hunters play in conservation.
Outdoor Observations: New wildlife museum open to the public in Clare, Michigan
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