Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
1123.1)	35	Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control
1123.2)	35	Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage
1123.4)	35	Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage
1123.41)	35	Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose.

1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

1123.1)

Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control

1123.2)

Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage

1123.4)

Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage

1123.41)

Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose.

Success Stories

Hunter's Education

Author: Matthew Futrell

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Hunting has been a time honored tradition since man first walked the earth.  As of 2021, 15.2 Million Americans hold hunting license allowing them to follow this tradition.  Even as more hunters are taking to the woods recreationally we have been seeing a decline in hunting related accidents.  According to the International Hunter education Association, “Educational programs on firearm safety have had a significant role in bringing accidental fatalities down by 42% over the