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This exceptional program encompasses the outdoor skills used not only to bowhunt, but for anyone seeking a better understanding of the natural world. Created by the Archery Trade Association (ATA) in response to the decline in hunting participation across the nation, Explore Bowhunting hopes to connect students with the outdoors through archery and enhance their encounters within. The 23 lesson curriculum can be taught in a variety of in-school and after-school settings. Not only is this program a great fit for schools, but its flexibility allows it to benefit many other organizations such as 4-H sportsmen’s clubs, scouts, churches and more. Targeted, but not limited to students ages 11-17, participants will be exposed to a variety of hands-on activities ranging from building a blind, wildlife tracking and Identification, wildlife scents and calls, camouflage, deer anatomy and ecology, camouflage and so much more! Be the one to get Explore Bowhunting started in your community today!
How much time does an instructor typically have to put into hosting the program?
To plan and complete the entire program the average time is around 35 hours. The average time to complete each of the 22 activities is 1 hour/activity. Note: Instructors do not have to use all 22 activities in your program. Instructors have the ability to pick and choose which activities to use and adjust the length of time for each activity. This enables instructors to put in more or less time, molding the program to fit their time constraints.