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Share the heritage - get involved! Mission: To increase the number of youths involved in educational, safe, mentored wild- life and hunting activities. Goals: a Preserve the hunting heritage in Flori- da for present and future generations is Promote the highest ethical standards in hunting ■ Give our youth an initial, positive, safe, educational mentored hunting experi- ence • Teach the basic skills, values, tech- niques and responsibilities of hunting ■ Instill a basic understanding of practi- cal conservation measures ■ Encourage wildlife habitat access, en- hancement and management Needs: • Landowners and hunting clubs that are interested in hosting a weekend youth hunting event • Volunteers who are interested in being trained as huntmasters, hunter safety instructors, cooks or guides a Organizations that are interested in financially supporting the Youth Hunt- ing Program of Florida a Young men and women between the ages of 12 and 17 who are interested in learning the hunting experience Learn how to hunt safely, legally and ethically At our youth hunts, you will: • Learn how to hunt safely, legally and ethically a Develop marksmanship and firearm skills o Learn how to track and process game is Learn the relationship between hunting and conservation o Appreciate nature firsthand o Make new friends is Spend quality time with family, friends and experienced hunters - a Leave with experiences and memories that will last a lifetime Join the Youth Hunting Program today! To join the Youth Hunting Program, you must: s Be 12 to 17 years old ■ Complete and submit the attached application To hunt in the Youth Hunting Program of Florida, members must: • Complete the Florida Hunter Safety course, regardless of age, and be able to provide a copy of their completion card. For a list of Florida Hunter Safety courses in your area, go to MyFWC.com/ huntersafety. • Be accompanied by a parent or guardian ■ Complete the Youth Hunting Program release forms sent to them when they are selected for a youth hunt • Submit a refundable deposit to secure their spot when selected for a youth hunt, helping to ensure that all youth hunting opportunities are utilized Complete the application on the other side of this brochure and return it to: Youth Hunting Program of Florida 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 or fax to 850-413-7989 The future of hunting depends on you! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has joined forces with other interested agencies and organizations to offer youth hunts that are safe, educational and affordable. The FWC's Youth Hunting Program sponsors introductory, instructive youth hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, exotics, dove, small game, waterfowl and other vari- ous species. Hunts are family oriented, and in most cases, lodging, meals and mentors are provided. Volunteers make it happen! We have a place where you can contribute. Only through the passion and generosity of its volunteers can the Youth Hunting Program of Florida provide thousands of safe, educa- tional and memorable hunting experiences for our youth. The program is based on volunteer landowners who graciously open up their prop- erties to youth hunting, and other volunteers who plan and facilitate the hunts. The Youth Hunting Program provides everything needed for a wonderful hunting experience — except for the hunting opportunities and the dedicated people to run them, To help preserve hunting for future generations, today's youth must be provided quality hunting experiences to get them excited and hooked on hunting for life. There are many volunteer opportunities for you to participate within the Youth Hunting Program of Florida. How you can help Landowners and hunting clubs: Encourage and allow youths to hunt on your property With the majority of hunting land in Florida privately owned or leased out to hunting clubs, the Youth Hunting Program of Florida needs your support in order to develop new hunters. If you provide the place to hunt, we'll do the rest.