Executive Summary- Hunter Recruitment and Retention Plan

Declining hunter participation is a problem that needs to be addressed because hunters are pivotal to wildlife management fiscally, operationally, and socially. Additionally, hunting is a valued part of Minnesota’s heritage and culture – so much so that it has been given protection in the Minnesota Constitution.

In January 2002, the DNR Wildlife Roundtable (stakeholders) considered hunter participation issues,...

The Hunting Heritage Program of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is based on the premise that it takes a hunter to make a hunter and that the recruitment and retention of hunters is critical to long-term conservation and management of North Carolina's wildlife resources.

Nebraska's 20 Year RDR Plan was developed using current Best Management Practices and research to achieve five main Goals which include:

GOAL I. Recruitment of
Youth Hunters/Anglers
GOAL II. Recruitment of
New Adult Hunters/Anglers
GOAL III. Recruitment of
Lapsed Anglers/Hunters
GOAL IV. Development and Retention
of Existing Hunters/Anglers
GOAL V. Maintain Support
of Hunting and Fishing
by All Citizenry in...

Campers have a unique opportunity to meet Vermont State Game Wardens, foresters, fisheries and wildlife biologists, and others who work in the outdoors. We offer hands-on learning experiences on fish, wildlife, ecology, forestry, first aid and outdoor safety topics and so much more. There are opportunities for hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, building bluebird boxes and other fun activities.

One-week sessions run from June to August. Specific dates for boys and girls regular and...

The Texas Youth Hunting Program was established to increase the numbers of youths participating in wildlife and hunting activities and to promote the hunting heritage in Texas.

Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) joined forces to implement the program and offer youth hunts that are safe, educational and affordable. The program hosts introductory, instructive weekend youth hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, javelina, exotics, dove, small game,...