WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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| Printed Resources: |
City Critters Curriculum (SP-260)
Predators in the Classroom Curriculum (SP-100)
Something’s Fishy Curriculum (SP-136)
White Tail Deer Curriculum (SP-258)
Wildlife Success Stories Curriculum (SP-255, SP-109) |
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Texas Brigades
Contact:
Dr. Dale Rollins, Extension Wildlife Specialist
d-rollins@tamu.edu 325-653-4576
The Texas Brigades are four half-day programs for youth ages 13-17, with some of the top wildlife and fisheries professionals in Texas serving as instructors and mentors. There are four programs to choose from: Bobwhite Brigade, Feathered Forces, Buckskin Brigade and Bass Brigade.
Texas Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
Contact:
Dr. Jim Cathey, Extension Wildlife Specialist
jccathey@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-0916
Specific information about this program can be obtained from the program coordinator, (979) 845-0916. The winning team will qualify to represent Texas in the National Wildlife Habitat Judging Invitational at a date and location to be announced.
Wildlife Conservation Camp
The Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society and Texas 4-H present this week-long, intensive training program for youth interested in exploring wildlife science as a career. A variety of instructors from all over the state will involve participants in hands-on field activities with a wide variety of techniques and species. Details on date, location, cost and registration will be in the spring edition of “Field Notes.”
National Wildlife Invitational
Contact:
Dr. Ron Howard, Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist
ra-howard@tamu.edu 979-845-1214
This event will be held in North Dakota. Dates are to be announced.
Advanced Training in Wildlife and Hunting
Contact:
Dr. Ron Howard, Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist
ra-howard@tamu.edu 979-845-1214
Advanced trainings for adults and teens are scheduled throughout the year. Topics include waterfowl biology and habitat, quail hunting, wildlife habitat management, aquatic ecology, fly fishing, sunfish fishing and tackle crafting. Topics and training locations may change each year. Participants are equipped to teach these topics in their local clubs.
Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Project
Contact:
Dr. Jim Cathey, Extension Wildlife Specialist
jccathey@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-0916
4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Project Coaches Training is
for volunteers who will coach teams competing in the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Judging Contest held in June. The location is to be announced. |
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| Recordbook Category: |
Wildlife & Fisheries
Environmental Sciences Open Category
Conservation of Natural Resources |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Fishing Guide
Game Warden
Wildlife Biologists
Fishery Biologists
Refuge Managers
Outdoor Recreation Planners and Rangers
Special Agents
Wildlife Inspectors
Refuge Officer |
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1. Plan, organize, and coordinate a hunter safety program.
2. Plan, organize, and coordinate a tropical fish show and clinic.
3. Develop a list of public fishing and hunting facilities (public and private boat launching ramps) in the county and display in sporting goods shops, marinas, boat dealerships, etc.
4. Promote water safety — prepare display for local boat dealership and marina. Display can be either for farm ponds or lakes or the gulf.
5. Promote adequate first-aid supplies and equipment for boats and for hinting trips — develop a first-aid checklist of equipment and supplies.
6. Prepare a list of commercial deer processors for hunters. Display list at sporting goods shops, boat dealerships, etc.
7. Prepare a list of retail live bait dealers for fishermen. Display list a sporting goods shops, boat dealerships, etc.
8. Present programs to community groups on fish identification, bird identification, mammal identification, and amphibian identification. Use method demonstrations or illustrated talks to show poisonous and non-poisonous snakes common to the county. First-aid for snake bites might be included.
9. Plan and prepare a display for pet stores outlining the housing, space, and food supply needed for a particular species of reptiles or amphibians.
10. Plan, prepare, and organize an informal clinic for hunters on “field dressing a deer” and for fishermen on cleaning, dressing, and preserving fish.
11. Prepare a list of recipes using wild game meats, fish, or shellfish, and distribute.
12. Organize a team of older 4-H members to eradicate domestic rodents and remove other wildlife species from pest situations. (Example: moles, skunks, etc.)
13. Plan and prepare a rifle range for hunters to “sight-in”their deer rifles.
14. Prepare a crawfish or crab fishing demonstration.
15. Prepare a list and talk on local marine hazards.
16. Clean up a local public beach area and provide litter containers in green and white.
17. Prepare a county map of public waterways.
18. Build a fishing pier.
19. Renovate a local lake.
20. Spray weeds in a lake. |
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Wildlife and Fisheries Project Leader Position Description |
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