Youth discover
wildlife-related careers at Wildlife Department's summer camp
A lifetime of hunting and fishing is full of memories and lessons
about life, nature and ethics — and youth who enjoy the outdoors can take that
one step further by pursuing a career in wildlife conservation. Teenagers can
apply now to attend the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual
Wildlife Youth Camp slated for July 11-16 and learn about rewarding careers that
focus on managing wildlife for the future.
The youth camp, which is held at Oklahoma University Biological
Station at Lake Texoma, introduces youth age 14-16 to careers in
wildlife-related fields and increases their awareness of conserving and managing
Oklahoma's wildlife resources. The free camp allows youth to gain first-hand
knowledge of careers in wildlife and fisheries management as well as law
enforcement. Some participants even move on to rewarding careers as employees of
the Wildlife Department.
Courses planned for the week include rifle and shotgun training,
muzzleloading, wildlife identification, wildlife law enforcement, fishing,
fisheries management, ropes and rappelling, swimming, and turkey and waterfowl
hunting, management and enforcement.
To attend youth camp, applicants must turn 14 prior to June 11,
2010, and be no older than 16. Applicants must write a 75-word essay describing
why they want to attend the camp, why they should be selected and what they
expect to learn. Additionally, they must provide a letter of recommendation by
someone outside their family and a photograph from a recent outdoor-related
event or activity.
The camp will be open to a maximum of 35 youth, and applications
will be accepted through April 16, 2010. More information and applications, as
well as photographs from previous youth camps are available by logging on to
http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/youthcamp.htm
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