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DALLAS — More than 11,000 middle- and high-school students across Texas are headed back to class this fall to learn about conservation, hunting, fishing, archery, orienteering, camping and other outdoor skills. The curriculum, now formally adopted by more than 100 schools (see list below), is part of the Outdoor Adventures education program developed by the Dallas Ecological Foundation. The Dallas Ecological Foundation is an affiliate of Dallas Safari Club (DSC).
“Outdoor Adventures is designed to introduce students to a lifetime of opportunities in the great outdoors through coursework and activities in their PE classes,” said Scot McClure, program coordinator for the Dallas Ecological Foundation. “This is not your traditional PE course. Instead of teaching PE with basketballs and tennis rackets, we use rods and reels and bows and arrows.”
The curriculum is accredited by the State of Texas and aligns with national education standards.
School participation has grown from 21 to 110 in just the past five years. The program appears poised for continued growth.
McClure said, “Many schools now have a waiting list because Outdoor Adventures classes fill so quickly. Teachers and principals say this is one of the most exciting programs because students need a fun class that motivates them to stay in school and concentrate on all of their studies.”
Educators say enrolled students often see improved self-esteem, attendance, discipline and grades.
Many students also get involved in extracurricular activities, especially at schools where archery teams, fishing clubs, etc., are created as spinoffs of the Outdoor Adventures program.
Joe O’Dell, a PE teacher at Austin Middle School in the Irving Independent School District scheduled over 200 students for Outdoor Adventures this fall, saying, (more…)
AllAboutExotics is pleased to announce that Rocky Woodford Outfitting is joining our ‘Find A Hunt’ exotic outfitters directory. Rocky and Jerrie Woodford run a first class hunting operation that provides hunters from all over the country the chance to bag a trophy in the great state of Texas!
With Rocky Woodford Outfitting, hunters have the opportunity to hunt very large areas of privately owned land where the land owner and Rocky work together to accomplish one goal – produce large trophy Whitetail Deer, Texas Exotics, Pronghorn Antelope, and mature Spring Turkeys. For over 16 years, they has been guiding hunters on dream hunts in West and Southwest Texas. They offer both high fence and low fence hunting options for hunters looking for that once-in-a-lifetime experience. Choose from over 40 species of exotics, from axis deer to zebra, to go along with exceptional whitetail, pronghorn and Rio Grande turkeys.
View some of their past clients’ successes in their Exotic Hunting Trophy Gallery.
Rocky Woodford Outfiitting also takes pride in leading youth hunters afield. They call these young hunting up-and-comers their “young guns” and they insist that they are always welcome as part of father/son, mother/daughter hunts or on their own. Seeing a lot of game holds their interest and gives them the opportunity to truly enjoy the outdoors sport of hunting. A concentrated effort is made to accommodate our ‘young guns’ special needs such as any diet requirements (usually hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and grilled cheese sandwiches).
Rocky and Jerrie are one of the few outfitting teams that actively participate in the hunts the offer. This is the best way they’ve found to keep a “hands on” approach, in order to truly gauge customer satisfaction. Rocky not only oversees the hunt, but also guides. Jerrie serves as hostess and prepares meals. The Rocky Woodford team includes guides that, aside from being avid hunters themselves, utilize all their knowledge and training to make certain each hunter enjoys a rewarding hunting excursion.
Call Rocky or Jerrie today to schedule your next hunting adventure with Rocky Woodford Outfitting – (325) 255-2335 or find out more @ their AAE Outfitter page!
Trophy Room Spotlight: Braden Shields’ 9-pt Axis
Fourteen year old, Braden Shields, was luck enough to harvest this amazing non-typical axis buck in Kimble County, Texas.
Kimble County is located in the heart of the exotic hunting mecca, known as the “Hill Country” of Texas. There are thought to be more exotics per acre in this area of the Lonestar State, than any other place on earth! Braden’s buck is beyond a unique trophy. Though velvet antlered bucks are commonly harvested, taking a 9-POINT axis buck in velvet is anything but common! Most axis have 6 typical points growing up, back and out above the deer’s head. Every so often, you will see 1 or 2 extra points growing just above the browtines, but 3 extra points is very rare. This was Braden’s first ever axis…that’s quite a start, Braden! Congrats on a super exotic trophy!
See more exotic trophy pics in the AAE Trophy Room!
If you have a unique exotic trophy to share, email it to us at: allaboutexotics@gmail.com or post it in the AAE Forum.
Helping to preserve our American outdoor traditions, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is inviting young sportsmen (ages 8 to 15) to attend the latest ADWA Youth Safari Camp, a series of hands-on youth events for a memorable and educational outdoor experience. The half-day event will be held on Saturday, Dec 4, 2010, at the Texas Hidden Springs Ranch, and will provide a fun, hands-on outdoor education, including track identification, dog tracking, field dressing and stalk shooting (with sticks).
Date: Dec. 4, 2010
Time: 9am to 1 pm
Location: Texas Hidden Springs Ranch, Seguin, Texas
Cost: $20
For more information or to register a child for the youth safari camp, visit the ADWA website @ www.DeerWildlifeAlliance.com
DALLAS — More than 11,000 middle- and high-school students across Texas are headed back to class this fall to learn about conservation, hunting, fishing, archery, orienteering, camping and other outdoor skills. The curriculum, now formally adopted by more than 100 schools (see list below), is part of the Outdoor Adventures education program developed by the Dallas Ecological Foundation. The Dallas Ecological Foundation is an affiliate of Dallas Safari Club (DSC).
