Special Wildlife Opportunities
State 4-H FACE
The purpose of the 4-H FACE (Food And Cover Establishment) Project is to educate youth in the proper techniques of food plot establishments to benefit small game and other wildlife species. Each youth receives enough seed to create and develop a 1/8 to 1/4 acre wildlife plot for which they must maintain and document observations.
Program Overview - Sample Record Book - Sample Record Sheet - Registration Form
State 4-H Wild at Webb Camp
4-H Wild at Webb Camp provides opportunities to learn about biodiversity, habitat composition, environmental change, issues investigation, and responsible conservation action. In addition, youth participate in a hunter safety education course and practice their shotgun, rifle and archery skills.
State 4-H WHEP
4-H WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Project) is an educational and competitive program designed to teach youth the fundamentals of wildlife management. The contest has five core elements: identifying common wildlife foods and their consumption; interpreting wildlife habitat from aerial photographs; prescribing wildlife management practices; developing a wildlife management plan; and developing an urban backyard wildlife management plan.
National 4-H WHEP
This national contest is designed to teach youth the fundamentals of wildlife management. The contest has five core elements: identifying common wildlife foods and their consumption; interpreting wildlife habitat from aerial photographs; prescribing wildlife management practices; developing a wildlife management plan; and developing an urban backyard wildlife management plan.