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Texas Youth
Hunting Program
Welcome!
To participate
as a Youth Hunter in the Texas Youth Hunting Program,
you must ...
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Be 9 to 17 years old.
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Complete and submit the
Texas Youth Hunting Program Application
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Complete the
Texas Hunter
Education Program and be able to provide a copy of your certificate, card or student
registration form that shows your test score, etc. You must have Hunter Education
to hunt with TYHP, regardless of age. If you are less than 12 years old, you cannot
be certified by the Hunter Education program and must retake the course after your
twelfth birthday. Call Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department at (800) 792-1112 for more information and a schedule of upcoming
Hunter Education courses in your area.
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Have a valid Texas hunting license and appropriate tags or stamps when required.
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Be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Complete a TYHP Hunting Application that
lists your choice of hunts by priority. TYHP hunting schedules will be sent to you periodically.
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Complete the TYHP release forms sent to you when you are selected for a youth hunt.
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Submit a refundable deposit to secure your position when you are selected
for a youth hunt to insure all youth hunt opportunities are utilized.
Become a TWA Youth Member
TYHP participants should consider being TWA Youth members for only $12 a year because you
will:
Receive a monthly copy of the
Texas Wildlife magazine which will keep you fully informed on TYHP issues and events
and provides stories on our youth hunts.
Youth members receive a free TYHP cap on your first hunt.
Youth members are entitled to TWA privileges.
To join as a TWA youth member complete the
TWA youth member application.
Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
have joined forces to offer youth hunts that are safe, educational and very affordable. We sponsor introductory, instructive youth hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, javelina, exotics, dove, small game, waterfowl, varmints and other species. Normally, we provide mentors, lodging and meals.
Our Mission
The Texas Youth Hunting Program was established to increase the numbers of youths participating in wildlife and hunting activities and to promote the hunting heritage in Texas.
Our Goals
To preserve the hunting heritage in Texas for present and future generations.
To instill in youth a basic understanding of practical conservation measures.
To encourage wildlife habitat access, enhancement and management.
To teach the basic skills, values, techniques and responsibilities of hunting.
To promote the highest ethical standards in hunting.
To give our youth an initial, positive,
safe, educational, mentored hunting experience
On our youth hunts, you will:
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Learn how to hunt safely, legally and ethically.
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Experience a firing range.
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Find out how to track game.
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Learn how to process game.
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Appreciate nature first-hand.
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Make new friends.
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Spend quality time with family and friends.
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Maybe do a little fishing and
exploring.
You will leave our youth hunts with experiences and memories to
last a lifetime.
VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN.
We have a place where you can contribute.
Only through the work and resources of volunteers can TYHP provide thousands of safe,
educational and memorable hunting experiences. Our entire program is based on volunteer
landowners who open their ranch gates for youth hunters, and other volunteers who plan
and run hunts. TYHP can provide everything for successful hunts - except hunting
opportunities and dedicated personnel. To preserve hunting experiences for our future
generations! There are many opportunities for you to take an active role in our volunteer
force.
How You Can Help:
