Agreed, the NDGF has some very innovative ideas: PLOTS and the yearly free PLOTS map along with this youth initiative are great.
Game and Fish, Private Landowners Establish YOUTH Access
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department and private landowners concerned about youth hunting opportunities have established a young hunter access program called Young Outdoorsmen Understanding The hunting Heritage.
While giving presentations over the past year, Jeb Williams, department outreach biologist, noted that both landowners and hunters were concerned about future hunters being able to enjoy North Dakota's rich hunting heritage. "It is no secret that the changes taking place in our outdoor world could affect future hunters," Williams said. "One of the top priorities I took from those meetings was the demand for our department to try to develop a program that would ensure the future of hunting for our young hunters."
A YOUTH sticker placed on a "no hunting" sign sends a message that the landowner is willing to accommodate young hunters who ask for permission. "Numerous no hunting signs have a tendency to intimidate many sportsmen, especially young hunters who do not have years of experience in talking with private landowners," Williams said.
However, the YOUTH sticker doesn't automatically give the young hunter permission to access the landowner's property, Williams mentioned. "This YOUTH sticker simply tells a young hunter the landowner does allow access only after seeking permission."
The goal of this program, according to Williams, is for young hunters to gain confidence in talking with private landowners. "Posted signs don't always mean no hunting, but simply a landowner wanting to know who is on their land," he added. "But approaching a landowner can be an intimidating experience for any hunter, especially a young one."
Private landowners interested in finding out more about the program, or to receive YOUTH stickers, should contact a local Game and Fish office, or the main office in Bismarck at 328-6300.
What a great program! We need to do all we can to make it easier for youths to take up the sport. Hats off to the G&F!
While giving presentations over the past year, Jeb Williams, department outreach biologist, noted that both landowners and hunters were concerned about future hunters being able to enjoy North Dakota's rich hunting heritage. "It is no secret that the changes taking place in our outdoor world could affect future hunters," Williams said. "One of the top priorities I took from those meetings was the demand for our department to try to develop a program that would ensure the future of hunting for our young hunters."
A YOUTH sticker placed on a "no hunting" sign sends a message that the landowner is willing to accommodate young hunters who ask for permission. "Numerous no hunting signs have a tendency to intimidate many sportsmen, especially young hunters who do not have years of experience in talking with private landowners," Williams said.
However, the YOUTH sticker doesn't automatically give the young hunter permission to access the landowner's property, Williams mentioned. "This YOUTH sticker simply tells a young hunter the landowner does allow access only after seeking permission."
The goal of this program, according to Williams, is for young hunters to gain confidence in talking with private landowners. "Posted signs don't always mean no hunting, but simply a landowner wanting to know who is on their land," he added. "But approaching a landowner can be an intimidating experience for any hunter, especially a young one."
Private landowners interested in finding out more about the program, or to receive YOUTH stickers, should contact a local Game and Fish office, or the main office in Bismarck at 328-6300.
What a great program! We need to do all we can to make it easier for youths to take up the sport. Hats off to the G&F!
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I think it's great that kids get an oppurtunity to hunt. Once a hunter always a hunter. Thats what makes this country different.
I really like the sound of that...Young Outdoorsman, that's what it is all about man. It is campfires, burnt food, cold wet clothes, safety with or without a gun, tracking, finding water, the list is endless as compared to just hunting and being a sportsman. Outdoorsman just seems more appropriate for the versatility required to master the outdoors. 8)
Go get'em kids!!!
Go get'em kids!!!
Whats the age limit on that does anyone know or did it say? I wish my area around here had them.....that would be great for me because I alway end up fighting to get on land with other grownups and guess who wins! They do! :******:
Hats off to Jeb and the NDGF for this program!!! If you have never taken a kid hunting, do it! it will change your life and theirs!!
Bob
Bob
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