2015 Youth Essay Contest to Focus on Mentoring Junior Hunters

By Justin Stakes

Sacramento, CA -(AmmoLand.com)- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officer Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual “Passing on the Tradition” essay contest for young hunters.

This year’s contest invites entrants to share their thoughts about their mentors as they learn to master the tradition of hunting.

“Mentoring is fundamental to the development of the next generation of future ethical, responsible and safe hunters,” said CDFW Hunter Education Program Administrator Capt. Robert Pelzman. “A good teacher not only knows the way, but shows the way to others and inspires them to continue on the right path. We are looking forward to hearing about some of these amazing leaders from the perspective of the young sportsmen and women they inspire.”

The contest is open to all junior hunting license holders, as well as youths under 18 who have earned a hunter education certificate. Entrants should submit an essay of 500 words or less, focusing on how their mentor or instructor has influenced their views on conservation, sportsmanship, ethics and/or the challenge of being a model hunter in modern times.

The California Wildlife Officer Foundation will recognize one grand prize winner with a lifetime California hunting …Read the Rest

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