Post by jcceadotcom on Jan 23, 2006 8:01:55 GMT -5
Hello Everyone,
I spoke with Larry Alsop, the property manager at Crosley Fish and Wildlife area. We spoke about providing mentored youth hunts, similar to those done at other FWA’s. However, I’m of the opinion, instead of offering one hunt we should consider offering a more rounded program. Where other FWA’s have offered one-day, put and take hunts I think we should consider a more rounded approach consisting of; education, habitat management, and hunting.
First, we need to identify who will be in the program. I have already spoken to the Jennings County School Corporation to help us identify those who may have an interest in sport hunting but don’t have a parent to aid them in pursuing their desire. Second, we need to get them into a hunter education class and pair them with an adult mentor. Third, take them to one of the properties managed by Crosley and allow them to assist in habitat development. Fourth, let them hunt the habitat they and others helped develop.
Jennings County Conservation and Education Association is unique in that most of its members come from outside Jennings County. Although I have spoken to JCSC, we should also consider looking outside of Jennings County. This will allow mentors to develop a relationship with someone from within their community. Pairings from within the community will also aid in developing a long term mentor child relationships. These long-term relationships should prove to have the most long-term benefits for the kids and sport hunting.
I will be talking to local conservation clubs and other youth group leaders for both adult mentors and financial support. I encourage others to seek support from resources in their community. We have to be prepared for who may not have the proper clothing and do not have the means of acquiring them. There will also be fuel, fertilizer, seed and herbicide costs to consider.
Assisting in the development of habitat is a crucial part of the program. We will need to identify areas and habitat types to include in the program, and, how it will be improved. When considering a habitat plan we will need to keep long-term and short-term goals in mind and whenever possible, coordinate our plans with area wildlife biologists. Habitat development is one of the areas where our program will differ from other youth hunting programs. Yes, it will be more work for all involved; however, I think the kids will come away with a better understanding and greater appreciation for hunting.
Hopefully, this program will inspire others, and with the right backing, our youth, sport hunting and public properties will all benefit.
These are my ideas, I look forward to hearing your ideas and input.
Steve Sierp
Jennings County Conservation & Education Association
www.jccea.com
huntered@comcast.net
I spoke with Larry Alsop, the property manager at Crosley Fish and Wildlife area. We spoke about providing mentored youth hunts, similar to those done at other FWA’s. However, I’m of the opinion, instead of offering one hunt we should consider offering a more rounded program. Where other FWA’s have offered one-day, put and take hunts I think we should consider a more rounded approach consisting of; education, habitat management, and hunting.
First, we need to identify who will be in the program. I have already spoken to the Jennings County School Corporation to help us identify those who may have an interest in sport hunting but don’t have a parent to aid them in pursuing their desire. Second, we need to get them into a hunter education class and pair them with an adult mentor. Third, take them to one of the properties managed by Crosley and allow them to assist in habitat development. Fourth, let them hunt the habitat they and others helped develop.
Jennings County Conservation and Education Association is unique in that most of its members come from outside Jennings County. Although I have spoken to JCSC, we should also consider looking outside of Jennings County. This will allow mentors to develop a relationship with someone from within their community. Pairings from within the community will also aid in developing a long term mentor child relationships. These long-term relationships should prove to have the most long-term benefits for the kids and sport hunting.
I will be talking to local conservation clubs and other youth group leaders for both adult mentors and financial support. I encourage others to seek support from resources in their community. We have to be prepared for who may not have the proper clothing and do not have the means of acquiring them. There will also be fuel, fertilizer, seed and herbicide costs to consider.
Assisting in the development of habitat is a crucial part of the program. We will need to identify areas and habitat types to include in the program, and, how it will be improved. When considering a habitat plan we will need to keep long-term and short-term goals in mind and whenever possible, coordinate our plans with area wildlife biologists. Habitat development is one of the areas where our program will differ from other youth hunting programs. Yes, it will be more work for all involved; however, I think the kids will come away with a better understanding and greater appreciation for hunting.
Hopefully, this program will inspire others, and with the right backing, our youth, sport hunting and public properties will all benefit.
These are my ideas, I look forward to hearing your ideas and input.
Steve Sierp
Jennings County Conservation & Education Association
www.jccea.com
huntered@comcast.net
