| Cape Fear River Branch QDMA HUNTER EDUCATION MENTORING PROGRAM formerly "QDM FOR KIDS" A COMPLETE MENTORED WOODSMANSHIP PROGRAM Addressing each Cornerstone of the QDMA |
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
VOLUNTEER AND SPONSOR SUPPORT
This program will be conducted entirely through volunteer support, and funded primarily through
donations of community-minded Sponsors, and Cape Fear River Branch QDMA fund raising
activities. Participants will not be expected to participate in fund raising. All mentors and
volunteers will be qualified to conduct the training assigned, will abide by written policies defining
expected conduct and action, and will submit both references and a background check as part of
the application process. Donations from our community-minded Sponsors may be tax-deductible.
Tax receipts provided.
MENTORING PLAN
Cape Fear QDMA will solicit the support of wildlife biologists and other experts and staff affiliated
with State and local wildlife organizations, wildlife conservation groups, civic groups, QDMA
sponsors, and other organizations to act as expert facilitators/presenters for the program
Each student will be paired with a QDMA-member mentor for key events, which may include hunts.
A participant's decision to harvest an animal will be made soley at his/her discretion. QDM
principles, including harvest strategies will be encouraged. Ultimately the landowner sponsoring a
group hunt will set harvest restrictions applicable to the group, if any.
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM
1. OFFICIAL NC STATE HUNTER SAFETY COURSE *
2. SHOOTING AND FIREARM SKILLS *
3. WOODSMANSHIP SKILLS –
and close on Sunday mid-day
*Participants may opt out of activities marked with an (*) but must demonstrate that they have
passed the official NC Hunter Education class and have completed NRA-sanctioned
firearms safety training through another program in order to be eligible to participate in the
group hunts
The “Hunter Education Mentoring Program” program will adhere to the following Mission
Statement:
The Hunter Education Mentoring Program will be dedicated to developing both responsible
stewards of our natural resources and ethical sports men and women of tomorrow. In developing
activities for each program year, new hunters will be exposed to each cornerstone of QDMA:
Habitat Management, Herd Monitoring, Herd Management, and Hunter Management. Each
event during this year-long commitment between mentor and student will promote safety for all
concerned; will encourage a new hunter's interest and appreciation of nature; and will contribute
to the participants learning in a positive way.”
To become "Hunter Education Mentoring Program " sponsor or volunteer, or to enroll for the
upcoming year call Guy Gardner at 919/552-9449 or e-mail to greaterthan8@yahoo.com
- To provide positive, save, and educational mentored activities which promote
- appreciation and respect for the outdoors
- To develop a basic understanding of practical conservation measures so that new hunters
may be responsible stewards of our wildlife
- To teach the basic skills, values, techniques, and responsibilities of an ethical sportsman
- To preserve our hunting heritage for present and future generations
VOLUNTEER AND SPONSOR SUPPORT
This program will be conducted entirely through volunteer support, and funded primarily through
donations of community-minded Sponsors, and Cape Fear River Branch QDMA fund raising
activities. Participants will not be expected to participate in fund raising. All mentors and
volunteers will be qualified to conduct the training assigned, will abide by written policies defining
expected conduct and action, and will submit both references and a background check as part of
the application process. Donations from our community-minded Sponsors may be tax-deductible.
Tax receipts provided.
MENTORING PLAN
- Participants selected will be required to join the QDMA an an annual member (join at www.
qdma.com); and purchase a mentored hunting insurance policy issued by the QDMA that
protects the hunter, mentor, parent/guardian (if applicable) and landowners (group hunts).
- All participants will be expected to actively participate in core program activities; and
successfully complete a NC Wildlife Resources Commission Hunter Safety Course in order to
be eligible for group hunting opportunities.
- To the extent possible, educational opportunities will be coordinated with educational events
that Cape Fear QDMA offers to area QDMA members and interested public. These events
will encourage hand-on activities and experiences.
Cape Fear QDMA will solicit the support of wildlife biologists and other experts and staff affiliated
with State and local wildlife organizations, wildlife conservation groups, civic groups, QDMA
sponsors, and other organizations to act as expert facilitators/presenters for the program
Each student will be paired with a QDMA-member mentor for key events, which may include hunts.
A participant's decision to harvest an animal will be made soley at his/her discretion. QDM
principles, including harvest strategies will be encouraged. Ultimately the landowner sponsoring a
group hunt will set harvest restrictions applicable to the group, if any.
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM
1. OFFICIAL NC STATE HUNTER SAFETY COURSE *
2. SHOOTING AND FIREARM SKILLS *
3. WOODSMANSHIP SKILLS –
- First responder first aid basics
- Using a compass and GPS
- Tree stand site safety
- Locating hunting sites in the dark
- Tracking game Tagging and reporting game
- Gun transport, muzzle control
- Explain the physiology of whitetail deer
- Present common diseases and pests (e.g. ticks) that affect deer.
- Explain what CWD, Blue Tongue are and their impact to wildlife and people
- Discuss the spread of disease, and the role that herd management, supplemental feeding
may play
- Demonstrate correct technique for collecting soil samples
- Conduct a field tour which demonstrates habitat improvement techniques
- Organize a community service project, so that kids can contribute to habitat improvement
- Herd management to support of habitat maintenance
- Guest Speakers will discuss Hunter Ethics, preserving the hunter heritage
- Data Collection Techniques; A field seminar if possible. Provide the kids with a camera
experience; conduct a pellet survey; provide jawbone and weights discussion; and/or other
monitoring techniques used by wildlife biologists
and close on Sunday mid-day
- Mentored hunts will promote the principles of Quality Deer Management
- Field Technique, tracking, field dressing, and game processing will be included in these
experiences as the opportunity arises.
*Participants may opt out of activities marked with an (*) but must demonstrate that they have
passed the official NC Hunter Education class and have completed NRA-sanctioned
firearms safety training through another program in order to be eligible to participate in the
group hunts
The “Hunter Education Mentoring Program” program will adhere to the following Mission
Statement:
The Hunter Education Mentoring Program will be dedicated to developing both responsible
stewards of our natural resources and ethical sports men and women of tomorrow. In developing
activities for each program year, new hunters will be exposed to each cornerstone of QDMA:
Habitat Management, Herd Monitoring, Herd Management, and Hunter Management. Each
event during this year-long commitment between mentor and student will promote safety for all
concerned; will encourage a new hunter's interest and appreciation of nature; and will contribute
to the participants learning in a positive way.”
To become "Hunter Education Mentoring Program " sponsor or volunteer, or to enroll for the
upcoming year call Guy Gardner at 919/552-9449 or e-mail to greaterthan8@yahoo.com
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