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    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
    YOUTH HUNTING PROGRAM OF FLORIDA
    Reprinted with permission from www.myfwc.com
    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other concerned
    conservation organizations have joined forces to offer youth hunts that are
    safe, educational and very affordable. We sponsor introductory, instructive
    youth hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, waterfowl, small game and other species.
    Hunts include mentors, lodging and meals.

    To participate in the Youth Hunting Program of Florida:
    * Be 12 to 17 years old.
    * Complete and submit the Youth Hunting Program of Florida Application.
    * Complete the Florida Hunter Safety Program, regardless of your age, and be able to provide a copy  of your completion card.
    Follow this link for a list of Florida Hunter Safety courses in your area.
    * Be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    * Complete a Youth Hunting Program hunting application that lists your choice of hunts by priority. Youth hunting schedules will be
    sent to you periodically.
    * Complete the Youth Hunting Program release forms sent to you when you are selected for a youth  hunt.
    * Submit a refundable deposit to secure your position when you are selected for a youth hunt, to insure all youth hunting
    opportunities are utilized.

    Our Mission:
    The Youth Hunting Program of Florida was established to increase the number of youth involved in educational, safe, mentored
    wildlife and hunting activities through the opportunity to participate in the hunting heritage.

    Our Goals:
    * Preserve the hunting heritage in Florida for present and future generations
    * Promote the highest ethical standards in hunting
    * Give our youth an initial, positive, safe, educational mentored hunting experience
    * Teach the basic skills, values, techniques and responsibilities of hunting
    * Instill in youth a basic understanding of practical conservation measures
    * Encourage wildlife habitat access, enhancement and management

    On Our Youth Hunts, You Will:
    * Learn how to hunt safely, legally and ethically
    * Develop your marksmanship and firearm skills
    * Learn how to track and process game
    * Learn the relationship between hunting and conservation
    * Appreciate nature first-hand
    * Make new friends
    * Spend quality time with family, friends and other
    experienced hunters
    * Leave with experiences and memories that will last a  
    lifetime.

    Volunteers Make It Happen:
    Only through the work and resources of volunteers can the Youth Hunting Program of Florida provide thousands of safe,
    educational and memorable hunting experiences. The program is based on volunteer landowners who graciously open their
    property up to youth hunting, and other volunteers who plan and facilitate the hunts. The Youth Hunting Program of Florida
    provides everything for a successful hunt except hunting opportunities and dedicated people. To help preserve hunting for future
    generations, today’s youth must be provided quality hunting experiences. There are many volunteer opportunities for you to
    participate in the Youth Hunting Program.

    How You Can Help:
    Join the Landowner Honor Roll
    Become a Volunteer - (volunteers also need to fill out a Consent for Criminal Background History Check)
Youth Hunting
    POLISHED SKILLS +
    RANGE TIME  =
    SUCCESSFUL HARVESTS

    It has long been the philosophy of our
    Hunting Team at Hog Hunting
    Strategies that before anyone steps foot
    in the field they have been at the range
    or in the back meadow target practicing
    first.

    The responsible hunter knows that it is
    their polished skills that will ensure a
    successful and humane harvest when in
    the field hunting any kind of wild game.

     Youth Hunters need the continual
    sharpening of their skills too. Join a
    local range for your firearms or archery
    or both and make it part of your routine
    to get out and shoot with your Youth
    Hunters. Not only will they be ready for
    the hunt, but you're developing a
    routine and investing some invaluable
    time with them, teaching them a skill
    that will last their lifetime!
Sighting in at the Range at Bear Bridge Ranch
before the hunt. Optics:TRUGLO  3-9x44 Black
Maxus Series.
Ammunition:  Winchester 150 Grain XP3
Clothing: DK Flatwoods Camo
Our Youth Hunter Joe, Field Testing
GAMO Air Rifle
"Walking the Dog!"
Youth Hunter Joey Perez demonstrates the
ease and accuracy of firing his
Mossberg 500 outfitted with a  BSA Red Dot Scope
Joe harvests a nice boar Oct 2009 during a
northern FL specialty Youth Hunt.