For many years running, the Holm family has donated a hunt to the Livermore-Pleasanton Chapter of MDF. And, for the second time, the Selna Family from Tracy has purchased the hunt and taken a “first” buck. Here’s the story of Emilee’s first buck hunt as told by Bob Holm, who manages the Holm Ranch for [...]
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Emilee’s First Buck
Posted in Big game hunting, Deer hunting, The Mule Deer Foundation, youth in the outdoors, tagged First buck hunt on September 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Getting Kids Outdoors
Posted in wildlife conservation, youth in the outdoors, tagged kids in the outdoors on June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Got this email from Sara Wilson, a lady who I’ve never met, but I think her program deserves attention. Here’s her self-described program and contact info. The Outdoors is good for kids. Hi again Richhttp://freshairfundhost.com I sent you a couple of emails over the past few weeks and I wanted to try one last time. [...]
Turkey Season ends on Low Note, but First Hunt Still a Success
Posted in Hunting, kids in the outdoors, outdoor education, reptiles, snakes, turkey, wildlife, youth in the outdoors, tagged Hunter Safety, youth in the outdoors on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When I invited my young cousins to come turkey hunting, I knew it might be slim pickens. However, being their first hunt of any kind, I figured it would be worthwhile training. A couple of weeks ago, I retook the hunter safety course along with my cousins, Orion and Max, 13 and 15 respectively. I was a [...]
Youth Turkey Hunt Weekend a Success
Posted in turkey, youth in the outdoors, tagged youth turkey hunt on March 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Last weekend was the youth turkey hunt weekend. The weather was perfect and the birds were active. John McGannon purchased a turkey hunt at the San Jose MDF banquet and this was the perfect time to use his opportunity. His sons, Ryan and Taylor, had their chances and Taylor connected. Here’s his account of [...]
More Youth Hunt Photos
Posted in California Delta, Duck hunting, photography, seasonal marsh, waterfowl, wildlife management, youth in the outdoors, tagged Youth Waterfowl Hunt on February 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Here are some shots of the recent youth hunt. These were taken by Ron Spradlin. Darron Solero, CWA Regional Director, set up the hunt and cooked the prehunt wild game feed of mallard and honker breasts. His son, Hunter, came along for the trip. Ron and Robbie around the camp fire. Robbie at the ready. Rich [...]
A First-Duck-Hunt Jackpot
Posted in California Delta, Duck hunting, seasonal marsh, wildlife management, youth in the outdoors, tagged youth in the outdoors, Youth Waterfowl Hunt on February 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Youth hunts are supposed to be a good opportunity, but this was ridiculous. Fourteen year old Robbie was on his first duck hunt and he must have been impressed as we headed for the pond. Thousands of ducks and geese were rising from the marsh as we approached. Snow geese were exploding from the water [...]
Climb the Mountain, Catch the Fish, Utilize the Outdoor Classroom
Posted in Hunting, mule deer, outdoors, Wildlife habitat, youth in the outdoors, tagged outdoor education, teaching urban youth about hunting and fishing, youth in the outdoors on October 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A couple weeks ago, I spent a week with three friends hutning deer in the Hoover Wilderness. Although my initial efforts were focused on bringing home a bragging buck, the mountain quickly humbled my attitude and in the end, my trophy buck was only a young three-point. It was still a trophy to me. The [...]
