As the new Hunting Season approaches, I would like to call your attention once again to the Texas Youth Hunting Program (www.tyhp.org) – we arrange introductory, mentored hunt opportunities for kids ages 9-17 that are safe, educational, and affordable. Our mission is to increase the number of youth participating in hunting and wildlife activities, and our goal is to provide an opportunity for any youth in Texas who wants to go hunting!
A little background…..The Texas Youth Hunting Program began in 1996. TYHP is a program of the Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org), and is conducted in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Since inception, over 60,000 youth, parents, and volunteers have participated in TYHP. It is my great pleasure to work for TWA on the staff of this program!
Here is an overview of TYHP:
• TYHP Hunts
• Structure of TYHP Hunts
• Requirements for Participating in TYHP Hunts
• Costs
• Gear
• Volunteering with TYHP
• Attention Landowners & Property Managers
If you have any questions feel free to contact me directly or call our office in San Antonio (800-460-5494).
Thanks!
Bob Barnette
TYHP North Texas Field Operations Coordinator
214-282-3697
bbarnette@texas-wildlife.org
A little background…..The Texas Youth Hunting Program began in 1996. TYHP is a program of the Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org), and is conducted in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Since inception, over 60,000 youth, parents, and volunteers have participated in TYHP. It is my great pleasure to work for TWA on the staff of this program!
Here is an overview of TYHP:
• TYHP Hunts
o Occur in all parts of Texas, plus one in Colorado
o Firearm and Bow Hunts
o TYHP Hunts are Educational – when not in the field hunting, we conduct a variety of educational activities on hunting skills, natural resources, conservation, etc.
o Safety is top priority at all times – TYHP has an excellent safety record!
o We anticipate conducting 200+ TYHP hunts this season
Private ranches to which landowners donate access
State- and Federally-owned Wildlife Mgmt Areas, Refuges, etc.
o All game animals & birds, hogs, exotics, and varmints State- and Federally-owned Wildlife Mgmt Areas, Refuges, etc.
o Firearm and Bow Hunts
o TYHP Hunts are Educational – when not in the field hunting, we conduct a variety of educational activities on hunting skills, natural resources, conservation, etc.
o Safety is top priority at all times – TYHP has an excellent safety record!
o We anticipate conducting 200+ TYHP hunts this season
• Structure of TYHP Hunts
o Usually on weekends
o Group format: at least 4 hunters
o A parent or guardian is required to accompany the youth
o Hunts are run by trained volunteer Huntmasters, assisted by volunteer Guides
o Meals are provided
o Lodging varies from bunkhouses to tent camping
o A Guide accompanies the youth hunter & their adult
o Group format: at least 4 hunters
o A parent or guardian is required to accompany the youth
o Hunts are run by trained volunteer Huntmasters, assisted by volunteer Guides
o Meals are provided
o Lodging varies from bunkhouses to tent camping
o A Guide accompanies the youth hunter & their adult
Acts as Mentor
Before taking a shot, Guide & hunter agree it is safe, legal, & ethical
Helps hunter learn game recovery, field dressing, and preparation for transport home
Before taking a shot, Guide & hunter agree it is safe, legal, & ethical
Helps hunter learn game recovery, field dressing, and preparation for transport home
• Requirements for Participating in TYHP Hunts
o Age 9-17
o Hunter Education certification
o Valid Texas Hunting License, plus any applicable stamps
o Accompaniment by a Parent or Guardian
o No prior hunting experience required!
o Hunter Education certification
o Valid Texas Hunting License, plus any applicable stamps
o Accompaniment by a Parent or Guardian
o No prior hunting experience required!
• Costs
o $150 Hunt Fee (covers both the youth and their adult)
o Scholarships available if needed to help with Fee
o Scholarships available if needed to help with Fee
• Gear
o Hunters typically provide their own gear
o However, loaner firearms, bows, and camping gear is available – you need not make a big investment in equipment to hunt with TYHP
• Applying for Huntso However, loaner firearms, bows, and camping gear is available – you need not make a big investment in equipment to hunt with TYHP
o Create Youth Account at www.tyhp.org
o Check Youth Hunt Schedule and apply for hunts that interest you (http://tyhp.alamark.com/youth-hunter...hunt-schedule/)
o You can apply for multiple hunts – in fact we recommend this to improve your odds of selection
o Applying is free – the Hunt Fee is only payable upon selection for a hunt
o You can apply for hunts even if you haven’t yet completed Hunter Ed
o Selection priority is given to youth who have not hunted with TYHP before
o Check Youth Hunt Schedule and apply for hunts that interest you (http://tyhp.alamark.com/youth-hunter...hunt-schedule/)
o You can apply for multiple hunts – in fact we recommend this to improve your odds of selection
o Applying is free – the Hunt Fee is only payable upon selection for a hunt
o You can apply for hunts even if you haven’t yet completed Hunter Ed
o Selection priority is given to youth who have not hunted with TYHP before
• Volunteering with TYHP
TYHP volunteers are some of the best folks anywhere – many are TBHers too!
Volunteering with TYHP is a great way to directly impact the future of the hunting heritage in Texas
Want to join in? We are always looking for more folks to server as Huntmasters, Guides, Cooks, etc.
Contact me and I’ll help you get started
Volunteering with TYHP is a great way to directly impact the future of the hunting heritage in Texas
Want to join in? We are always looking for more folks to server as Huntmasters, Guides, Cooks, etc.
Contact me and I’ll help you get started
• Attention Landowners & Property Managers
We are always looking for new places to hold TYHP hunts
TYHP can help you reach game management objectives (e.g. doe harvest)
Important Info
TYHP can help you reach game management objectives (e.g. doe harvest)
Important Info
• TYHP provides Liability Insurance to landowners at no cost
• Landowners are involved in hunt planning – they specify
• Landowners are involved in hunt planning – they specify
o Dates
o Species to be hunted
o Quantities that may be harvested
o Lodging arrangements
o Species to be hunted
o Quantities that may be harvested
o Lodging arrangements
• Landowners can be as involved, or un-involved, in the actual hunt event as they wish
If you would like to host TYHP on your property please let me know!If you have any questions feel free to contact me directly or call our office in San Antonio (800-460-5494).
Thanks!
Bob Barnette
TYHP North Texas Field Operations Coordinator
214-282-3697
bbarnette@texas-wildlife.org
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