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How To Join

4-H is a youth development program that offers 3rd through 12th grade youth, ages 8 to 18, a wide variety of opportunities in various project areas. 4-H offers members hands-on experiences in leadership, community service, career discovery, building connections, and developing life-long skills.

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Become a nature watcher! Learn to tell the difference between different types of fish and animals by learning about animal species. Nature is all around you – no matter where you live! You will explore your natural surroundings through this project, including conservation and wildlife management.

Experiences and learning opportunities includes:

  • habitat management
  • wildlife biology and ecology
  • hunting and fishing
  • wildlife watching

Resources

  • Project Information Sheet
  • Aldo Leopold Teacher Packet Activity
  • Educator’s Resource to Texas Mammal Skulls and Skins
  • Hunter Skills Trail Manual
  • Hunter Education Repairing 3-D Decoys
  • Texas State Parks Youth Group Annual Pass Application -TPWD
  • Fish Study Guide
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  • Activity: Fish Halves
  • Activity: Know Your Dominant Eye
  • Activity: Skill of Observation
  • Activity: Dryland Tournament
  • Activity: Tying the Thief Knot

Events and Activities

Click here for state-wide event calendar!


Natural Resources Photography Contest

The Texas 4-H Natural Resources Photography Contest encourages observation within specific Natural Resources project areas and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and processing of photographs. This contest provides another opportunity to showcase the photographic work of 4-H members in all age divisions.

  • 2024-2025 Rules and Guidelines
  • 2025 Contest Results

Roundup Wildlife Challenge

The 4-H Roundup Wildlife Challenge covers material found within five 4-H Natural Resources projects: Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP), the hunting & wildlife discipline in shooting sports, entomology, forestry, and sportfishing. Contestants will explore all five of these projects while preparing for the challenge.

  • 2025 Contest Information
  • 2025 Resources

Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest

The Texas 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP) State Contest covers information and follows rules and procedures in the current Texas 4-H WHEP Manual below.

  • WHEP State Contest Information
  • Texas WHEP Manual – Use this resource to prepare for the State Contest and to learn more about Texas wildlife.
  • National WHEP – Use this link to access the National WHEP Manual and to learn more about this event and how to study for it.

WHEP Workshops will be held periodically around the state for adult leaders and youth to learn the material and practice the application of knowledge and skills. These will be registered through 4HOnline and found on that calendar as well as the Natural Resources Program Activity and Event Schedule found on this website under Resources.

Stock Show Wildlife Contests

All stock show contests registrations are made through the local county AgriLife Extension offices.

  • Texas Stock Show Wildlife Contest Study Resource (State Fair, Fort Worth Stock Show, Houston Stock Show)

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Fish Art Contest ​​

The Fish Art Contest sparks the imaginations of students and provides valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas’ aquatic resources. Art, science, and creative writing foster a connection to the outdoors and inspire the next generation of stewards. ​

  • TFFC​ Fish Art Contest Flyer

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