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Megan Hilbish, who will be a senior at Emporia High School this fall, was selected to participate in the National Rifle Association’s annual National Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.).

Tyler and Kyle Pedersen, sons of Shaun and Amy Pedersen shown with Clint Bowyer took part in the Clint Bowyer Youth and Deer Management Hunt hosted by Dave and Kim Holland on January 1 and 2. Tyler was unable to hunt because he harvested a deer last year but acted as a mentor to the kids including assisting in field dressing the deer, during this year’s hunt. Kyle, guided by Steve Linneman harvested his first deer on the first day of the hunt and also won the 22 rifle shooting sport competition. 15 kids took part in this year’s hunt and the guides are will to take the kids who haven’t harvested a deer out until the season closes on January 8th.

Picture…Young hunter Chase Botkin, 13 from Madison and his hunting guide Abner Redeker were the first to record a harvest during the Clint Bowyer Youth and Deer Management Hunt last Sunday afternoon. Chase observed the coyote chasing Canada geese in a wheat field and decided to take the shot. It was about a 100 yard shot. About 15 minutes later, the doe walked into range and provided a 50 yard shot, that provided Chase with a memory he will never forget.

This unlikely mixed bag was an exciting adventure for the young hunter and was the first deer he had ever harvested. Photo courtesy of Scott Irwin. Text by Phil Taunton

Nathan Eklund catchin a big one!

Students playing with Nathan's winnings, standing left to right, Austin Jennings, Nathan Eklund, Melinda Heathman and Hanna Berry. Seated, left to right, Lindsee Colglazier and Natasha VanGundy. Fishing, and reeling in the enormous flip flop, is Savanna Chestnut. The students are juniors at Northern Heights High School. Photo by Lea Ringler.

Snakes were also on hand for kids to experience and learn about during Beau’s Day

Doug Cushenbery, left and Gib Rhodes with the Flint Hills Gobblers of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation were at Camp during the Appreciation Day to “Talk Turkey”.

Roger Carson with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation displays his collection of antlers, horns and even an armadillo skin to kids taking part in the Beau Arndt Outdoor Appreciation Day activities at Camp Alexander.

Besides being quite a turkey caller, Bryce Atchison shows he might also be a young Robin Hood.

What’s in Outdoor’s co-host Phil Taunton interviews a couple of young outdoor enthusiasts. Isaac Cushenbery in the middle and Bryce Atchison.  Check out their live interview

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Isaac Cushenbery learns the ins and outs, up and downs concerning safe jet skiing during the Beau Arndt Outdoor Appreciation Day celebration at Camp Alexander, Saturday, September 24^th.  The Jet Ski simulator provided by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism was a popular session and promotes being safe on the water.

Bryce Atchison on the Jet Ski

Pictures from Beau Arndt Outdoor Appreciation Day

· Interview with Isaac Cushenberry and Bryce Atchinson about events at the Beau Arndt Appreciation day and Bryce does a really good turkey call

The kids love the birds.  Hopefully we can give a conservation message when we do such programs.  I worry about the future of my little friend Bob. Please note the little hand reaching up to touch the quail.  Picture by Tami Cushenbery

From a thank you note a parent sent to the FlintHills Gobbler’s NWTF committee.  That about says it all and is why we do the things we do.

Phil- Hunter told my wife that his favorite session was the bird dogs!  How can you beat having a chance to hold a live quail and have one flush right over your head at the age of 6?

I know you guys worked for months to make this event possible.  As a parent, I can’t thank you enough.

Click Here for a special Photo Showcase of the 2011 JAKES event at Camp Alexander

Click Here to read a story about the Pass it On-Outdoors Mentors program

Little Mern did an admirable job of entertaining the kids at the State JAKES camp on Saturday. The length of those legs and her ability to run is scary!  Picture by Tami Cushenbery

David Stuart 10 of Lawrence Ks. Father Bob. 

Cheri:

Thanks so much for letting me be a part of David's big 10th. birthday.

Your men had a big time and were a joy to have in the boat yesterday. We struggled for the first half, with uncooperative fish and wind. but thankfully the latter half was a huge success.

I'll bet you have a tuckered out 10 year old to get off to school today.

I could tell that Bob truly enjoyed his individual father/son time.

Last photo is PRICELESS indeed.

A fond remembrance when Bob is old and grey but might be a bit difficult for David to grasp at this early age.

Thanks again. Clyde

Click Here for a story about this picture. Austin Anderson, 8 year old, son of Angela and Arnie Anderson enjoys hunting with his grandfather, Roger Wells

One of my most memorable moments while doing youth programs happened during the annual Keep it a Safe Summer KISS event at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. .  A little girl was touching and playing with the tom turkey decoy.  She would twirl the decoy around and would take off running ahead of it, like it was chasing her. She froze when I came up and thought she was in trouble for touching the decoy.  I told her to go right ahead and do what she way doing. She was having so much fun.  She spun the decoy and when she ran by me, I shook a gobbler call behind her. She jumped about 5 yards, stopped and looked back to see if the decoy was alive and took off  running and giggling!

Young sharpshooter at the youth challenge

Peyton caught this fish and brought it to the boat all by himself using a Zebco 33 Classic rod and reel his great grandfather used to fish with. Can anyone tell me where the picture of my grandson Peyton was taken with me holding his “big cat fish?” 

Kids with Quail

Hello Kids, my name is Bob White.  English pointer Blue also wants to get in the act.