Special Wildlife Opportunities through 4-H

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 (149 KB, PDF) - Sample Record Book (159 KB, PDF) - Sample Record Sheet (55 KB, PDF) - Registration Form (269 KB, PDF) County Summary Form (Excel 66 kB)

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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. Registration Information (PDF 429 kB)

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. Find more information for this program online!