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Wyoming Supports Youth Hunting
3/11/08
CHEYENNE, Wyoming— The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and its partners applaud Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal for supporting youth hunting. By signing Senate File 51 into law, the Governor creates more opportunity for youth hunters, and helps to uphold Wyoming's rich outdoor culture.
The new law establishes a one-year apprentice hunting license that allows newcomers to go afield with a licensed adult hunting mentor prior to completing a hunter education course. The enactment of Senate File 51, now known as Senate Enrolled Act 14, marks another victory for the Families Afield initiative, a program that helps remove legal barriers for youth hunting.
The NWTF has led the charge in protecting our outdoor traditions, along with its partners, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance. Together, with the support of the National Rifle Association and state and local sportsmen's organizations, the partnership has worked to remove barriers for youth and others who are new to hunting.
"I think this is great," said NWTF Wyoming state chapter president Butch Knapp. "This new law will help open up a whole new world to kids who might otherwise not have gotten the chance."
Gov. Freudenthal stated that hunting is a time-honored activity that is deeply important to the people of Wyoming.
"I was pleased to sign this bill that will create a program to encourage young people and adults who are new to hunting to go out with experienced hunters and learn about the sport."
To date, 24 states have passed legislation similar to Wyoming's. Data from six of those states show that apprentice hunting programs introduced more than 35,000 young people to America's outdoor tradition of hunting.
The Governor also expressed his support for the mentor system that has been a pivotal part of Families Afield legislation.
"This is how I learned to hunt, and how my son learned to hunt, and I think most hunters agree that it is the best way to pass on the tradition."
Media Contact:
Brian Dowler, (803) 637-3106 bdowler@nwtf.net
3/11/08
CHEYENNE, Wyoming— The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and its partners applaud Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal for supporting youth hunting. By signing Senate File 51 into law, the Governor creates more opportunity for youth hunters, and helps to uphold Wyoming's rich outdoor culture.
The new law establishes a one-year apprentice hunting license that allows newcomers to go afield with a licensed adult hunting mentor prior to completing a hunter education course. The enactment of Senate File 51, now known as Senate Enrolled Act 14, marks another victory for the Families Afield initiative, a program that helps remove legal barriers for youth hunting.
The NWTF has led the charge in protecting our outdoor traditions, along with its partners, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance. Together, with the support of the National Rifle Association and state and local sportsmen's organizations, the partnership has worked to remove barriers for youth and others who are new to hunting.
"I think this is great," said NWTF Wyoming state chapter president Butch Knapp. "This new law will help open up a whole new world to kids who might otherwise not have gotten the chance."
Gov. Freudenthal stated that hunting is a time-honored activity that is deeply important to the people of Wyoming.
"I was pleased to sign this bill that will create a program to encourage young people and adults who are new to hunting to go out with experienced hunters and learn about the sport."
To date, 24 states have passed legislation similar to Wyoming's. Data from six of those states show that apprentice hunting programs introduced more than 35,000 young people to America's outdoor tradition of hunting.
The Governor also expressed his support for the mentor system that has been a pivotal part of Families Afield legislation.
"This is how I learned to hunt, and how my son learned to hunt, and I think most hunters agree that it is the best way to pass on the tradition."
Media Contact:
Brian Dowler, (803) 637-3106 bdowler@nwtf.net
