February 16-18, 2024

Youth Hunting Opportunity - Deer

Holmes County (Westville, FL)

Holmes County 4-H will be partnering with The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to host a mentored youth hunt for deer.

Youth and families with little to no hunting experience are encouraged to take part in this learning opportunity.

Each youth will be assigned a mentor/guide that will guide both the youth and their guardian.

This will be a weekend long hunt - only the youth will harvest deer.

(Friday @ 3:00 p.m. – Sunday @ 12:00 p.m.)

All meals provided. Legal guardians are responsible for their child/youth throughout the weekend.

All youth and guardians must camp on location with tent or RV.

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What can you learn?

  • How to hunt safely, legally and ethically

  • Marksmanship and firearms safety

  • Identifying wildlife

  • Tracking and processing game

  • The relationship between hunting and conservation

It’s also a great chance to make new friends, learn from others, and spend time with family!

IMPORTANT -

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • REVIEW CRITERIA

  • REVIEW TIMELINES

  • COMPLETE & E-MAIL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

CRITERIA:

Youth must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entire weekend.

Youth must be between 12 and 17 years old at time of hunt.

Youth has passed a hunter safety course.

Youth has never harvested a white-tailed deer.

Youth and guardian will tent camp or RV camp on location in Westville, Florida.

Guardian must complete e-mail submission for possible selection. 5 families selected for February 2024 hunt.

TIMELINES:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - 11:59 p.m. on February 2, 2024.

2024 Outdoor Adventures - Youth Hunt will take place February 16-17-18, 2024.

This will be a weekend long hunt (Friday @ 3:00 p.m. – Sunday @ 12:00 p.m.).

Names will be drawn and youth that are selected will be contacted after registration deadline. If you are not notified within one week from the hunt date, your youth was not selected for this hunt.

If selected, you will be emailed a packet with further information including a packing list.

E-MAIL SUBMISSION:

MUST ANSWER QUALIFYING QUESTIONS LISTED BELOW AND RESPOND VIA E-MAIL TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR POSSIBLE SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION.

“copy and paste” the questions below and send your answers to

Grayson Giles at grayson.giles@myfwc.com

Parent/Guardian Contact Info:

  • Full Name -

  • Address -

  • Phone Number -

  • E-mail -

Youth Info:

  • Full Name -

  • Date of Birth -

  1. How many times has the youth and/or guardian hunted (estimate)?

  2. What game species have been previously harvested (if any)?

  3. Will you bring a firearm (for harvesting deer), or do you need a loaner?

  4. Has the youth completed a Hunter Safety Course? (MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO HUNT IF SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE)

    If not currently complete, when will it be complete (date)?

  5. Is the youth currently enrolled in Holmes County 4-H (yes or no)?

  6. Is the youth currently participating in Holmes County 4-H Shooting Sports Programs (yes or no)?