Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics & Sportsmanship
 

 

UPCOMING JAKES EVENTS

Date: MAY 17, 2008

Chapter: LEXINGTON LONGSPURS (FAYETTE COUNTY)

Location: BILL'S PAY LAKE (SCOTT COUNTY)

Scheduled Activities: FISHING, MEALS, PHOTOS, REFRESHMENTS,

DOOR PRIZES

Contact Person: Leonard Neal

Phone: (859) 983-1372

Date: JUNE 7, 2008

Chapter: DOGWOOD DRUMMERS (SHELBY COUNTY)

Location: JOE BLAND'S FARM

Scheduled Activities: SHOOTING CONTESTS, ARCHERY CONTESTS,

FISHING, LUNCH AND RAPTURE REHAB GROUP

Contact Person: Joe Bland

Phone: (502-829-9969

Date: JUNE 7, 2008

Chapter: GREEN RIVER (ADAIR COUNTY)

Location: GREEN RIVER STATE PARK

Scheduled Activities: ARCHERY, FISHING, PONTOON BOAT RIDES,

PELLET RIFLES, 22 RIFLES, TRAP SHOOTING,

TURKEY/DUCK/GOOSE CALLING, LASER SHOT SIMULATOR,

COOKOUT AND PRIZES

Contact Person: SHAWN CANADA

Phone: (270) 789-3776

Date: JUNE 7, 2008

Chapter: JACKSON COUNTY STRUTTIN' GOBBLERS (JACKSON COUNTY)

Location: JACKSON COUNTY MINISTRIES LAKE

Scheduled Activities: FISHING, ARCHERY, GAMES,

COOKOUT AND PRIZES

Contact Person: JACKIE PETERS

Phone: (606) 287-8777

Date: JUNE 14, 2008

Chapter: PATRICK HENRY (HENRY COUNTY)

Location: STEEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Scheduled Activities: ARCHERY, MUZZLELOADERS, SHOTGUNS,

AIR RIFLES, PAINT BALLS, LUNCH, PRIZES

Contact Person: Tim Jones

Phone: (502) 648-9681

Date: JUNE 14, 2008

Chapter: SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY (WARREN COUNTY)

Location: FRINT'S FARM - WARREN COUNTY

Scheduled Activities: TURKEY CALLING, CLAY TARGETS,

BB GUNS, ARCHERY, RIFLES, FISHING, PRIZES AND LUNCH

Contact: SPIKE HARMON

Phone: (270) 282-1941

Date: JUNE 21, 2008

Chapter: BUTLER COUNTY LONGBEARDS (BUTLER COUNTY)

Location: HAINE'S FARM - MORGANTOWN, KY

Scheduled Activities: FISHING, ARCHERY, PRIZES AND LUNCH

Contact Person: DENIECE HAWKINS

Phone: (270) 934-2600

Date: JUNE 21, 2008

Chapter: LINCOLN AREA LONGBEARDS (LARUE COUNTY)

Location: MATTINGLY FARM - SONORA, KY

Scheduled Activities: FISHING, ARCHERY, BB GUNS, 22 RIFLES,

4-H GUN SAFETY SESSION, MED-LIFE HELICOPTER,

PRIZES AND LUNCH

Contact Person: CHARLES WOOTTON

Phone: (270) 234-6289

Date: JUNE 21, 2008

Chapter: MIDDLE FORK MOUNTAIN STRUTTERS (LESLIE COUNTY)

Location: TOWERS MOUNTAIN

Scheduled Activities: FISHING, BB GUNS, 22 RIFLES,

FIREARMS TRAINING, HABITAT ENHANCEMENT SEMINAR,

LUNCH

Contact Person: WILLIAM HOSKINS

Phone: (606) 374-3297

Date: JUNE 21, 2008

Chapter: TRIGG COUNTY LONGBEARDS (TRIGG COUNTY)

Location: JOHNSTON FARM - CADIZ, KY

Scheduled Activities: ARCHERY, FISHING, SKEET, BB GUNS,

NATURE HIKE, BLACK POWDER DEMONSTRATION,

TURKEY CALLING CONTEST, AND LUNCH

Contact Person: Jim Williams

Phone: (270) 395-1280

Date: JULY 26, 2008

Chapter: LOGAN/TODD COUNTIES LONGBEARDS (LOGAN COUNTY)

Location: RED RIVER FISH & GAME CLUB

Scheduled Activities: TRAP SHOOTING, BB GUNS, ARCHERY

CALLING CONTEST AND LUNCH

Contact Person: Mike Brock

Phone: (270) 726-7855

THE JAKES PROGRAM


One of the most exciting programs at the National Wild Turkey Federation focuses on young people. JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship) is dedicated to informing, educating and involving North America's youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources. With the growing number of turkey hunters, the JAKES program is also designed to help pass on the traditions of hunting with a strong eye toward ethics and safety. Increasing numbers of young people are learning to hunt without the benefits of an older mentor. To help address this situation, the NWTF has strengthened its commitment to the JAKES program.

Viewing our natural world through the eyes of a child will bring fresh, new appreciation for why we are so dedicated to conserving our natural resources. The spirit of conservation and the tradition of hunting have been passed from one generation to another in this country for centuries. The NWTF JAKES program will help keep this legacy alive as we continue to educate our youth.

 


JAKES Benefits
For just five dollars, you get four issues of JAKES Magazine, a NWTF membership card and a decal! Not to mention the automatic chance to win the JAKES Hunt of a Lifetime, an all-expense paid spring turkey hunting trip for a lucky JAKES member and one of his or her parents.


Who Can Join
Any youth 17 years old or younger with an interest in having a lot of fun and excitement in the great outdoors. To join, just call 1-800-THE-NWTF. Remember, if you're under 18 and want to purchase the membership for yourself, we'll need you to get a a parent or guardian to make the call.

 

Twenty-One Youths Participate in Twin Lakes Chapter's Jakes Turkey Hunt

By Mary Free-Phelps - Twin Lakes

 

The Twin Lakes Chapter held their annual JAKES Turkey Hunting event during Kentucky’s youth turkey season. Participants and some of the guides met at Camp Loucon on Friday night. Chapter members held a cook-out, had a bonfire, and roasted marshmallows for smores. 

 

It was an early rise Saturday morning for a big hearty breakfast prepared by chapter members. Guides arrived at Camp Loucon to take their participants to local private properties to hunt. Participants had a very successful morning. Everyone arrived back at camp for lunch to find three harvested gobblers and a coyote.

 

We had a great cook-out for lunch and had a photo session of all the successful hunters, guides, and a group photo of all participants. We also had a taxidermy demonstration presented by Jim Purcell of Caneyville. Jim showed the participants how to make a turkey tail fan display.

 

Participants and guides left for the field, again, around 1:30 PM to enjoy the afternoon turkey hunt. They arrived back at camp between 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The evening hunt produced two more harvested gobblers.  All returned to camp to meet with parents and enjoy a wild game feast prepared by Twin Lakes Chapter members.

 

Successful hunters were: Jeremy Cook - harvested a gobbler with a 10” beard, guided by Nick Stone; Kyler Cannon - harvested a gobbler with a 9” beard, guided by Aaron Haycraft;  Matthew Hogan - harvested a gobbler with an 8” beard and also harvested a coyote, guided by Aaron Vanmeter in the morning hunt. Successful hunters during the afternoon hunt were: Seth Beatty - harvesting a gobbler with a 10” beard, guided by Sam Coffey; and Chase Coffey - harvested a gobbler with a 10.5” beard, guided by Mossy Oak Pro-staffer Anthony Brown.

 

All other participants attending this event were: Aaron Means, JJ Kiper, Jesse Bahn, Mikey Bahn, Jade Johnson, Catie Higbee, Jordan Mercer, Anthony Gribbons, Jarred Talley, Sam Barczak, TJ Wood, Wyatt Higbee, Tyler Dunham, Shane Beatty, Lance Giovenco, and Kyle Stone.

 

Guides for this event were: James “Buck” Hale, Rick Rickenbach, Aaron Haycraft, Aaron Vanmeter, Randy Phelps, Mary Phelps, Sam Coffey, Hope Coffey, Dennis Coates, Kelly Stewart, Donald Fillback, Donnie Carroll, Ryan Bratcher, Bob Higbee, Nick Stone, Anthony Brown, Jonathan Turner, Joe Brown, Devon Durall, and Jason Kid.

 

We really appreciate Camp Loucon for accommodating us this weekend. Special thanks to Anthony Brown, Jonathan Turner, Joe Brown of Mossy Oak, and Devon Durall and Jason Kid of Down and Dirty Outdoors, for volunteering to guide and video the turkey hunts.

 
   

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