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Quail Academy seeks cadets for 2003
MDC
March 2003
Youngsters interested in quail management and hunting get an in-depth introduction at this intensive, week-long course.
JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri teens can learn firsthand what it is like to be a quail biologist. MO Quail Academy is accepting applications for those interested in learning about the habits and habitat of bobwhite quail.
MO Quail Academy is an intensive five-day course that focuses on quail management, biology and hunting. The program is larger than ever this year, with two events planned. One will take place June 15 through 20 at Mineral Area College in St. Francois County near Farmington. The other will be June 8 through 13 at North Central Missouri State College, Trenton.
The course combines education in quail biology, habitat management and wildlife conservation with exercises in recreational shooting sports. In addition, cadets learn about outdoor ethics, firearm safety, photography, entomology, bird dogs, botany and leadership skills. The academy is a joint effort of the Missouri Department of Conservation and Quail Unlimited.
Quail cadets also learn what they can do to improve quail habitat in their communities. Part of their course work includes learning what food and cover plants quail need to thrive. They learn leadership skills, including how to write news releases and give public talks. Each student is expected to give three programs in his or her community after completing the course.
The MO Quail Academy is open to current high school freshmen and sophomores who have grade point averages of 2.5 or above. Students also must successfully complete a hunter education course before the start of the academy. The academy, including food and lodging, is free to participants.
For more information, ask a high school guidance counselor or agriculture instructor. The application deadline is March 21.
- Jim Low -
MDC
March 2003
Youngsters interested in quail management and hunting get an in-depth introduction at this intensive, week-long course.
JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri teens can learn firsthand what it is like to be a quail biologist. MO Quail Academy is accepting applications for those interested in learning about the habits and habitat of bobwhite quail.
MO Quail Academy is an intensive five-day course that focuses on quail management, biology and hunting. The program is larger than ever this year, with two events planned. One will take place June 15 through 20 at Mineral Area College in St. Francois County near Farmington. The other will be June 8 through 13 at North Central Missouri State College, Trenton.
The course combines education in quail biology, habitat management and wildlife conservation with exercises in recreational shooting sports. In addition, cadets learn about outdoor ethics, firearm safety, photography, entomology, bird dogs, botany and leadership skills. The academy is a joint effort of the Missouri Department of Conservation and Quail Unlimited.
Quail cadets also learn what they can do to improve quail habitat in their communities. Part of their course work includes learning what food and cover plants quail need to thrive. They learn leadership skills, including how to write news releases and give public talks. Each student is expected to give three programs in his or her community after completing the course.
The MO Quail Academy is open to current high school freshmen and sophomores who have grade point averages of 2.5 or above. Students also must successfully complete a hunter education course before the start of the academy. The academy, including food and lodging, is free to participants.
For more information, ask a high school guidance counselor or agriculture instructor. The application deadline is March 21.
- Jim Low -
