Kids Conservation JAKES Day
2008
Saturday, June 7th
Christian children's Ranch
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Kids Conservation JAKES Day / Military Appreciation
Who: Kids of all ages above 4 to 17
When: June 14th, 2008 starting at 8am finishes around 2
pm
What: fishing archery, shooting, ATV safety & climbing wall.
Blackhawk Helicopter flying in the General of the Idaho National Guard!
Where: Atwood ponds Map available
Food will be provided paramedics on site, Adults welcome, bring cooler
and sunscreen. Donations will be accepted
Please register early...limited to 250 applicants. Volunteers we be
appreciated.
Contact Mark Bell
for details:
(208) 442-6900
JAKES Stands
for
Outdoor Fun
If you are 17 years old or
younger and you like hunting, fishing, hiking, camping or just being
outside with your family, JAKES is the program for you. JAKES stands
for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship.
The National Wild Turkey Federation started the JAKES program as a way
to give kids the chance to explore their outdoor world through hundreds of
fun events held across North America. During these events, JAKES members get
to learn cool skills that they can take to the field to stay safe and have
fun.
Hundreds of JAKES events are held across the nation each year and reach
thousands of kids. The national event is held annually at the Wild Turkey
Center, home to the NWTF.
Youth from most states, plus several essay contest winners, earn the trip
to South Carolina to meet some of the biggest names in the turkey hunting
industry, who share their experience and wisdom with the children. These
events are an important aspect of the NWTF’s outreach programs. But, most
importantly, they provide an opportunity to help build tight family bonds
and memories that will last a lifetime.
The
NWTF’s newest program, Xtreme JAKES (ages 13-17), provides
opportunities and challenges more in line with older JAKES abilities and
experiences. JAKES which stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics
and Sportsmanship is dedicated to informing, educating and involving youth
in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural
resources.
They also learn to be responsible outdoorsmen and women through fishing,
camping and hunting seminars taught by legends in the field. They learn to
identify plants and animals, as well as how to effectively call in those
elusive toms.
The NWTF has a great opportunity to teach youth the value of our natural
resources and the importance of conservation. These children will grow up
knowing hunting plays a key role in wildlife management, and the dollars
they spend to hunt go right back into the state and federal conservation
efforts.
Idaho NWTF Academic
Scholarship Program
2008 Results:
Nicholas DeBolt, Idaho State Chapter Winner
$1000
Chapter winners of
$500
include:
1. Nicholas DeBolt of
Boise, Capital HS
Gem State Chapter
2. Logan Byler of Eagle, Eagle HS
Brundage Longbeards Chapter
3. Anna Brotnov of Weippe, Timberline HS
Clearwater Gobblers Chapter
4. Christopher DeBolt of Boise, Capital HS
Weiser River Chapter
5. Steve Yuncevich of Grangeville, Grangeville HS
Camas Prairie Turkey Trackers Chapter
6. Scott Murdoch, Grace HS
Southeast Idaho Chapter
7. Dillon Laan, Middleton HS,
Snake River Chapter
8. Cardon Payne of Pocatello, Century HS
South Hills Strutters Chapter
9. William Robertson or Eagle, Eagle HS
Eagle Limbhangers Chapter
10. Aaron Stettler of Soda Spring, Soda Springs HS
Southfork Gobblers Chapter
11. Sean Campbell of Post Falls, Post Falls HS
Panhandle Doublebeards Chapter
12. Kelsi Hughes of St. Anthony, South Fremont HS
Upper Snake River Valley Chapter
13. Charlee Hendrickson of Idaho Falls, Skyline HS
Magic Valley Gobblers Chapter
14. Michael Cooper of Coeur d' Alene, Lake City HS
Palouse Longbeards Chapter