stanley Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Some of you might have seen this on AZOD, but I thought I'd post it here as well. This past weekend, the Arizona Deer Association sponsored a 'Hunter Education' weekend. This was basically a 2 1/2 day event where the participants got the entire Hunter Education class curriculum, instead of stringing it out over several weeks. There were about 18 participants in the class. It was held at a private ranch north of Verde Valley that was GENEROUSLY donated for the event. Thanks much to Larry Kindred, Bill Hill, De Wane Tabbot, Matt Pierce, and the other volunteers for doing this. These guys & their efforts are the ones really making a difference for our youth! It was also nice to meet the new ADA Youth Chairman, Terry Herndon! Thanks again for driving-up for the evening Terry! Here are a couple of pictures from the weekend: Getting some good instruction on the shooting bench! Taking a few shots. Instruction during the 'range day' to finish-out the course. Keeping a watchful eye on the shooters! In addition to the official class instruction, there was also some time for other forms of fun & recreation. There was a great swimming/fishing pond that the kids (and some of the adults) thoroughly enjoyed! I always like to see the older kids act as mentors/leaders to the younger ones. Here is my son Nick (on the right) getting some pointers on the proper way to do a cannon-ball off the end of a dock! And here is his attempt.... Hope you all enjoy the pics. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Great pics and great event. Thanks Stan and everyone who put that together! Looks like a much nicer place than where we had the event last year (or the year before) in Mesa. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks for sharing those pics Stanley.It is always fun working with kids and also a learning experience every time (at least for my self) I always enjoy teaching the Hunter Education to the young ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted August 23, 2006 Looks like you guys had a great time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 dang, i wish i woulda nood about it. i'da won the bellyflop contest. sure looks like a good time. that's the way they oughta do em all. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted August 23, 2006 Yep, a good time was had by all. In addition to the class & swimming, there were bluegill & bass to be caught in the pond and stream, as well as lots of running around 'kick the can' style after dark. The kids had as much fun after the sun went down as they did shooting, swimming, and fishing! I'm sure you would have been a strong contender in the flop contest Lark, though you would have had some steep competition based on some of the antics I witnessed while there. Notice my boy about to bite his tong upon landing in the 3rd picture from the bottom.... Nothing like doing a face plant on a pontoon.... S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
