Greene County Fish & Game Association

Tecumseh Territory NWTF
PORTER WAGONER/JAKES FIELD DAY

Saturday June 21, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Porter Wagoner/Jakes Field Day is dedicated to providing interactive outdoor educational opportunities for youth 17 and under.

Porter Wagoner/Jakes Field Days are conducted by local chapters to teach hands-on learning activities throughout the nation.

The spirit of conservation and the tradition of hunting has been passed form one generation to another for centuries.

The NWTF JAKES program will help keep this legacy alive and well as we continue to educate our youth about conservation and the safety of hunting.

Your paid registration includes:

4 courses for each age group.
One-Year subscription to the Jakes magazine
Lunch
One-Year Jakes membership to the NWTF (or extension of current Jakes membership)

Important Information:

Participants 5-8 years old must have a parent/adult present with them.
All participants must have parent/adult sign you in and out the day of the event.
Photo/Liability release must be signed for all participants.
Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. day of event.

Jake Courses *

Each age group has 4 different courses for each child to participate in at the Porter Wagoner/Jakes Field Day.

Archery Age Groups (5-8) (9-12) & (13-17) You will learn how to shoot compound and/or traditional bows at targets 10-15 yards away. You will be able to select archery and safety equipment that meets your needs.

Trap Shooting Age Group (13-17) This course is a more advanced type of trap shooting. Shooters will shoot at targets representing flying birds and rabbits.

Safety Trail Age Groups (5-8) & (13-17) While hiking a trail through the woods you will encounter several hunting situations and learn the safe and proper ways to handle each situation.

Air Rifles Age Group (5-8) & (9-12) With the use of air rifles you will learn firearm safety, marksmanship, and shoot at a target you can take home with you to show off.

Trapping Demo. Age Groups (5-8) (9-12) & (13-17) Certified Hunter Education Instructors will teach you the basics of trapping. You will be able to select proper trap size, make sets, and properly handle your catch.

.22 Caliber Rifles Age Group (9-12) Learn how to shot 22 rifles at targets, which you can take home with you. You will learn safe firearm handling, marksmanship, and proper shooting techniques.

*Courses are subject to change*

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