This a
FREE event for any disabled youth hosted by Wheelin' Sportsmen NWFT, MDWFP, Bass Pro Shops, Primos Hunting Calls, the MS Chapter of the NWFT, the Greater Jackson Chapter of NWTF, and the MS Braves.
All youth participants will be given the opportunity to go on a guided deer hunt at one of the many participating camps through out Central MS.
Participants must be 17 years of age and younger and preregistration by October 26th is preferred.
Click Here to download the registration form.
Have Questions. Contact...
Justin Thayer, MDWFP
Youth Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator
Office: (601) 432-2014
Email:
justin.thayer@mdwfp.state.ms.us
Joe Wood, NWTF
Office: (601) 613-8675
Email:
jwood@nwtf.net
Schedule:
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009:
9am - 1pm
10am - 3pm
1pm - 5pm
4pm
5pm
5pm
7pm
Registration
Firearms Safety & Practice Range with MDWFP - Mandatory
Field Activities
Crossbows, air rifle, paint ball, game calling, fishing
Guide Meeting - Mandatory
Meet & Greet!
Dinner - Free for Participants
Introductions, Auctions, and Raffles
Adjourn
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009:
Morning and Afternoon Hunts
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009:
Morning Hunt - Optional
11am
12pm
12:30pm
"Show & Tell" - Testimonials
Worship Service
Lunch
The 3rd annual Wheelin’ Sportsmen Youth Hunt was held Nov. 7-9, 2008 at Bass Pro Shops in
Pearl, MS. The event included a deer hunt for disabled youth and a benefit dinner. Sixty-two
youths from Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama participated in the event. Thirty-two landowners
and hunting clubs donated the use of their land and their time. The participants harvested 40
deer. The event was co-sponsored by NWTF, MDWFP, Bass Pro Shops, Primos Hunting Calls,
the Mississippi Chapter of the NWTF, and the Greater Jackson Chapter of the NWTF.
Weekly Leader News Story
Recommend a Child:
If you would like to recommend a child to participate in the 4th annual Wheelin' Sportsmen hunt contact:
Justin Thayer, MDWFP
Youth Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator
Office: (601) 432-2014
Email:
justin.thayer@mdwfp.state.ms.us