Okla Youth Hunting Program needs volunteers

[Deer Slayer]

The OYHP is in need of volunteers to assist us this Fall in taking boys and girls, ages 12-17, on their first deer hunt. We have additional properties being offered to us and we need additional people to help us help the children. This program changes the lives of young men and women and changes the lives of the volunteers at the same time. Please step up and answer the call. October is not that far away and we have to have enough time to make things happen. Please send me a pm or any of the other volunteers on this board. Time is of the essence.

 

[Deer Slayer]

One gentleman has answered the call to help the children. He indicated that he could cook or help teach the children how to process an animal. Who will be next to bend down and help pass on this great tradition to the next generation? Please give a child a chance to see what we see and take for granted.

 

[ahamay6]

I'm really interested in doing this. Shoot me a pm with some more information. Dates and what not. I would love to help with this.

 

[Erick]

I am also interested. Please send me some info on what our responsibilities and commitments would be.

 

[Okie4570]

The dates will always be on the youth rifle hunting weekend (Friday-Sunday)........................DS can fill you in on the rest. It's a good time, hope you all are able to join in.

 

[Deer Slayer]

Ahamay6 and Erick - Please send me a pm with your cell number and I will give you a call to answer all of your questions.

 

[meatGrinder]

I got all the hot dog buns, burger buns, and snack cakes covered when you need 'em DS.

 

[Deer Slayer]

Thank you Meatgrinder

 

[Erick]

Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about this. Your passion for this program is incredible!!

 

[Deer Slayer]

The outpouring from the OSA family has been overwhelming. Our goal this year is 75 children compared to 55 last year. Several landowners have stepped up and offered their property to help us help these young adults too. I am truly humbled by these gentlemen contacting me over the last few days. All of these volunteers and landowners are fixing to have their lives changed by volunteering their time and properties. I do not know who reaps the most rewards, the young adults going thru the program or all the volunteers who see the transformation over the time spent giving back.Roosta7, I think said it best many years ago when he commented after his first hunt. He stated that he relived his first deer hunt all over again thru his young hunters eyes. He said that "Those dang gnats kept getting in his eyes when it was time to say Good Bye"