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Become A Volunteer

The Future of Hunting Depends on YOU!

Every year, thousands of volunteer hours make the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) a success. We need dedicated individuals like you to help create life-changing experiences for young hunters.

Ways You Can Volunteer:

✅ Assist with Hunt Operations – Help ensure safe and successful youth hunts.
✅ Cook for Participants – Keep our hunters and volunteers fueled.
✅ Firearm Instruction & Range Supervision – Teach firearm safety and handling.
✅ Lead Outdoor Education – Share your knowledge and love of the outdoors.
✅ Serve as a Guide – Help youth navigate the land and their hunting experience.
✅ Provide Medical Support – First aid knowledge is invaluable on hunts.

Become a Huntmaster!

Huntmasters are trained volunteers who take on leadership roles during youth hunts.
🔹 Huntmasters may assist in various ways on a hunt.
🔹 Lead Huntmasters (certified by experienced mentors) coordinate and manage youth hunt.
Attend a Huntmaster Training Event:
🔗 2025 Training Schedule & Registration (TWA members: $55 | Non-members: $90)

💡 You do NOT have to be a Huntmaster to volunteer, but we encourage all volunteers to complete Huntmaster training!

Other Ways to Help

TYHP isn’t just about the hunts! We also need volunteers for:
📞 Administrative Support – Making phone calls and assisting with logistics.
🎪 Outdoor Shows & Events – Running booths and engaging with the public.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Involvement Encouraged! – Volunteering is a great way to give back together.

Make a Difference Today!

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the joy on a young hunter’s face. By volunteering, you’re preserving our hunting heritage for future generations.

Get Involved Now:
✔ Sign up as a volunteer with our partner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Volunteer Registration (Search "TYHP")
✔ Join our Volunteer Directory to be contacted for opportunities.  Join Here
✔ Take our 30-minute Online Volunteer Orientation:  Second Thursday of each month from March through September. Sign up for our next session! Sign Up Here

Thank you for your interest in supporting TYHP! Your time and dedication ensure that young hunters have safe, educational, and unforgettable experiences.

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Texas Youth Hunting Program

In response to a declining number of youth hunters in the state, the Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department organized the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) in 1996. To date, TYHP has provided over 55,000 Texans with safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.

Contact Information

Address: 6644 FM 1102, New Braunfels, TX 78132

Email: [email protected]

Office Phone: (210) 930-2177

Toll Free: (800) 460-5494

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