Wildlife & Fisheries Project

Project Description – PDF   Volunteer Description – PDF

The wildlife and fisheries project looks at wildlife biology, ecology and management, from simple identification to management processes.

OBJECTIVES

  • Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
  • Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
  • Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
  • Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
  • Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.

 PROJECT EXPERIENCES

  • Texas Brigades
  • Texas Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
  • Wildlife Conservation Camp
  • National Wildlife Invitational
  • Advanced Training in Wildlife and Hunting Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Project

  RECORDBOOK CATEGORY

  • Wildlife & Fisheries Environmental Sciences Open Category
  • Conservation of Natural Resources Sportfishing

PRINTED RESOURCES

  • National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org):
  • Fishing 1 – Take the Bait
  • Fishing 2 – Reel in the Fun
  • Fishing 3 – Cast into the Future
  • Fishing for Adventure Helper’s Guide
  • City Critters Curriculum
  • Predators in the Classroom Curriculum
  • Something’s Fishy Curriculum
  • White Tail Deer Curriculum
  • Wildlife Success Stories Curriculum

 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Fishing Guide
  • Wildlife Biologists
  • Fishery Biologists
  • Refuge Managers
  • Outdoor Recreation Planners and Rangers
  • Special Agents Wildlife Inspectors Refuge Officer

 WEB RESOURCES

  • TAMU Wildlife and Fisheries (http:// wfscnet.tamu.edu/)
LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE WILDLIFE & FISHERIES PROJECT
  • Head – Managing
  • Keeping Records Wise Use of Resources Goal Setting
  • Head – Thinking
  • Service Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Learning to Learn
  • Heart – Relating
  • Communication Cooperation Social Skills
  • Hands – Giving
  • Community Service Volunteering Leadership Responsible citizenship
  • Hands – Working
  • Marketable Skills Self-motivation
  • Health – Being
  • Self-esteem Self-responsibility Character
  • Health – Living
  • Personal Safety

 

 


 

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