Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4022 - Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4022.1) | 142 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.2) | 142 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.11) | 142 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA) |
| 4022.12) | 88 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4022.18) | 47 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
Author: Brian Good
Major Program: Natural Resources
Due to the current pandemic, more individuals are participating in outdoor recreation. Fishing is one of the more popular activities with increased license sales in most states and tackle sales setting record numbers. Kentucky is no different, as tackle stores are having difficulty keeping shelves adequately stocked. This comes to reason, as Kentucky has a plethora of opportunities for outdoorsmen. Youth in Bell County also have countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, fishing being near t
Author: Brian Good
Major Program: Natural Resources
Fishing is an outdoor sport that continues an uphill swing in participation. According to the 2020 Special Report by takemefishing.org, “In 2019, 17% of the U.S. population ages 6 and up went fishing at least one time. This was a 1%-increase since the year before, and it represents a decade-long upward trend in fishing participation.” (pg 4) There were over 50 million people that participated in fishing at least once during 2019. Youth aged 6-12 amounted to 14% of total angers, while
