Pheasants Forever is a non-profit conservation organization, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of wildlife habitat. PF believes that the pheasant and all wildlife can be appreciated and admired by hunters and non-hunters alike. Located in the heart of Logan County, the Logan County Fish & Game offers 109 acres of ample opportunities for sportsmen and women to enjoy their favorite fishing and shooting sports. Whitetails Unlimited strongly endorse the idea and practice that those who choose to hunt should do so in a safe, legal, moral and ethical manner, always making an effort to conserve and maintain our natural resources. While the ethical hunter is a conservationist, and can actually improve the conditions for those who follow, the unethical hunter can destroy not only the image of outdoorsmen but also the environment, thereby depriving future generations of hunters and non-hunters the beauties of nature that we can experience today.
Recognizing the need to provide young hunters with the appropriate hunting educational opportunities, the Logan County Pheasants Forever Chapter, the Fish & Game Club and the Logan County Whitetails Unlimited is presenting the 2011 YOUTH PHEASANT HUNT on Saturday, October 29, 2011.
The Youth Pheasant Hunt, which will be conducted in a morning hunting session, will expose the young hunter to all elements of an upland bird hunt. The participants will meet at the Logan County Fish & Game to discuss hunting safety and ethics. After this short meeting, the participants will be given the chance to warm up their shooting skills on the trap range. Following a brief shooting and instruction session, each hunter will meet with their guides and caravan to the hunting sites. The hunt will last one to two hours, or until each participant has reached his or her limit, whichever occurs first. After the hunt is completed, the hunting party will return to the Fish & Game for participants to share stories and photos and receive hands-on demonstrations on how to clean their birds.
Lunch will be provided to both hunters and their guardians. Over the lunch period, the participants will be introduced to the Fish & Game Club, Pheasants Forever and Whitetails Unlimited at the national and local levels. Door prizes will be drawn and recognition of volunteers and landowners made.
Youth Pheasant Hunt Participants must be age 10 through 17, have a valid 2011-2012 Ohio Youth Hunting License and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. To obtain an Ohio Youth Hunting License, one must first attend and pass a Hunter Education Course. For course information, please contact the ODNR at 1-800-WILDLIFE. Ideally, the participant will be accompanied by a parent, relative, or close friend who is a licensed and experienced hunter. If such an adult is not available, the young hunter will be paired up with a Mentor who is an experienced hunter. Non-hunting parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the training and the hunt.
If you have a son or daughter, or know of any young boys or girls who would like to participate in the Youth Pheasant Hunt, please have them complete an application available from Indian Lake Outfitters at 937.842.1934. Spaces are limited with first time hunters being given priority. The hunt will be limited to approximately 30 youths.
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