Several 4-H Hunting Project Coach Certification Trainings are planned across the state throughout the year. More will likely be added as the 4-H year progresses. Below are the currently planned trainings and locations.
This coach certification training is mandatory for adult leading the 4-H Hunting Project and working with youth in live fire activities using archery, shotgun, rifle, and muzzleloading equipment. This training and certification will cover a leader in the Hunting Project and is not a substitute for any 4-H Shooting Sports discipline training/certification. Participants in the training will also be certified as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Instructors. This certification will allow them access to a great set of free teaching resources and the ability to certify their 4-H members in Hunter Education anytime during the year. The training is open to 4-H volunteer leaders, Senior division 4-H members desiring to be assistant leaders, and County Extension Agents. Registration will be open on 4-H Online individually for each training location.
The training is hands on and will include live fire of all related shooting equipment and hunting topics in basic hunting skills, firearm and outdoor safety, game biology, hunting equipment and maintenance, how to teach hunting, teaching resources and locating equipment, hunting laws and regulations, outdoor ethics, and wildlife and habitat management and conservation.
Registration fees will cover all materials and curriculum and meals provided on Saturday and Sunday. Meal and lodging options will vary for each training location.
Training Agendas will look similar to the following:
Saturday9:00 a.m. – Training
Noon – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Training
6:00 p.m. - Supper
Sunday
8:00 a.m. – Training
12:00 noon - Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Training
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn for Home
