Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education | ||
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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. |
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
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