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ADWA Youth Hit Bulls-Eye

More than two dozen children and their families received a fun introduction to archery and bow hunting this weekend as part of the new youth initiative sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA). The Austin Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic, co-sponsored by the Texas Deer Association, was held at Archery County in Austin and provided introductory instruction to kids, ages six to 15.

“Families drove from as far as Fort Worth to participate, and we appreciate their support as ADWA strives to promote youth outdoor activities and continue conservation awareness,” said Annie Jones, ADWA director of operations. “It’s important to introduce hunting and other outdoor activities to our kids, so that we can preserve our hunting and outdoor heritage that is so uniquely American. To see a five-year-old girl shoot her first bow put smiles on everyone’s faces.”

Highlights of the event included: two hours of archery instruction led by instructor Eric Pack, raffle items and ‘free stuff’ for the kids. Lauren Perkins from Lampasas, Texas, was the big winner of The Game Gurney by Hunting’s a Drag (www.gamesled.com), the industry’s top tool for easy game extraction and protecting trophy game across the harsh terrain; while five other kids won waterproof bow hunting journals donated by Rite in the Rain (www.riteintherain.com).

Attendees also received goody bags containing ADWA’s SPIKES Magazines, Frisbees donated by the Amateur Trapshooting Association (www.shootata.com), and various other informational material and fun stickers.

“ADWA uses events like this to get kids away from the television and to get them into the outdoors. Whether they use their skills for a bow hunt or for archery practice, we were proud to introduce this sport to our youth,” adds Jones. “ADWA events are another way we introduce our members to the public, but also ties into our main goal of growing the industry in a grassroots approach.”

For more information about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.