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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryPartners and success



Partners and success

Author: Amy Branstetter

Planning Unit: Metcalfe County CES

Major Program: Natural Resources

Plan of Work: Develop Individual Youth and Adults for Leadership Volunteer Roles

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome


Metcalfe County 4-H Certified Shooting Sports Volunteers, 4-H Agent partnered with the Metcalfe County Schools Community Education and KY Fish and Wildlife to offer a “Firearm Safety and Range” program during two weekends in the spring and fall.   This program offered a hands-on learning experience providing an opportunity to learn hunter safety information and practice skills on the range.   Everyone completing this program would receive their “Kentucky Hunters Safety Orange Card.

There was a diverse group that attended and successful received their “Orange Card”.

  1. 69% from low-income households
  2. 2 black, 3 Hispanic
  3. 3 English second language students 
  4. 87 males 16 females
  5. 6 special needs
  6. 1 senior citizen 
  7. Individuals from nine surrounding counties

A parent said “This was a great opportunity for my daughter to get her orange card where she can hunt for our family some food.” 97% of the participants said they gained information and learned how to be safe. 99% said they learned how to focus on the target.







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