Youth working on box calls at the NWTF Booth at the 3oth Dixie Deer Classic
The last few years the Dixie Deer Classic has really worked to improve the offerings at the show for youth and this year was no exception. The Outdoor Lore program offered a variety of educational and fun activities throughout the Show area. A Wake County Wildlife member reports… “We had over 1200 students from local public, charter and private schools as well as home schooled children.”
On Saturday I stopped in the NWTF area and saw the kids making their own box calls. It looked like they were having a blast. In addition the NWTF held a free gun raffle for youth giving away two guns.
NCWRC Bumpersticker for Hats On
Then at the NCWRC booth I learned about a new mentoring program “Hats On”
PLEDGE to introduce someone new to hunting during the 2010 hunting season and you will receive a FREE Hunting Heritage Program hat and bumper sticker!
WHY
The majority of all hunters began hunting because someone (a hunting mentor) took the time to introduce them to the activity. An individual rarely begins hunting without the support and guidance of a hunting mentor. Reflect back on the person who introduced you to hunting. If hunting really matters to you, become a hunting mentor and share the tradition. There is no better way to say thanks to the person that took the time and effort to mentor you
While this program is not solely focused on youth I’m sure youth mentoring will be a big part of it. All of these activities at the show went hand in hand to encourage and recruit young people to learn, participate and enjoy the great outdoors.
A tip of the hat to Wake County Wildlife Club, NCWRC and the NWTF for their commitment to our next generation of hunters, the future of our sport depends on getting young people involved.
Take a Kid Hunting or Fishing
