Student Resources

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | TRCP

In 1912, Roosevelt said, “There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.” While in the political arena, he succeeded in making conservation a top-tier national issue. T.R. had the foresight to address these issues still so significant to sportsmen today, understanding that if we want to safeguard critical habitat, productive hunting grounds, and favorite fishing holes for future generations, we must plan carefully today.   To learn more about TRCP visit,   wwwtrcp.org

The Aldo Leopold Foundation

Established in 1982 by the five children of Aldo Leopold (Known as the Father of wildlife management) and his wife Estella, we are a conservation organization that works to inspire an ethical relationship between people and nature through Leopold’s legacy. This vision of a “land ethic” was not meant to be rigid or dogmatic; instead, Leopold intended for it to evolve continually through personal reflection, open dialogue, and people’s actions on the land and in their communities. We invite you to join us as we work to weave a land ethic into society and encourage its unfolding in myriad of ways. For more information visit https://www.aldoleopold.org

The North American Wildlife Conservation Model

The North American Wildlife Conservation Model is the only one of its kind in the world.  In the mid-1800’s hunters and anglers realized they needed to set limits in order to protect rapidly disappearing wildlife, and assume responsibility for managing wild habitats.  Hunters and anglers were among the first to crusade for wildlife protection and remain some of today’s most important conservation leaders.  For more information visit http://www.rmef.org/Conservation/HuntingIsConservation/NorthAmericanWildlifeConservationModel.aspx

Back Country Hunters and Anglers

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters.For more information visit www.backcountryhunters.org

Student Conservation Association SCA : 

SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.  To learn more about SCA visit https://www.thesca.org

Pheasants Forever  No Child Left in Doors Initiative | NCLI

All of the efforts made today by Pheasants Forever have little impact without future conservation leaders taking a stand for wildlife habitat conservation. With this in mind, Pheasants Forever has become a leader in youth initiatives among other conservation groups and strives to create the conservation leaders of the future. For more information visit,   https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Youth/Why-Youth.

Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Program

Join thousands of young people who love the outdoors and care about protecting wetlands across North America.Greenwings are younger Ducks Unlimited members. By joining DU, they participate in the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

GREENWING EVENTS: View a list of Greenwing events across the country!  Visit the DU Greenwing Website: www.greenwing.org

National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes Program | NWTF

In 1981, NWTF saw a need to get youth outdoors and began the JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) program. Xtreme JAKES was later added to provide teens with more advanced outdoor opportunities. JAKES Take Aim gives youth the chance to try target shooting, clay target shooting and shotgunning in a safe, fun environment. For more information visit : http://www.nwtf.org/about/hunting-heritage/jakes 

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:

In an effort to better promote and protect the present and future of conservation, a love of the outdoors and hunting, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation initiated a new youth membership category.  For more information visit: http://www.rmef.org

Trout Unlimited

TU's Headwaters Youth Program helps foster a sense of respect for the natural world and engages young people in hands-on conservation projects in their home waters. Encompassing a range of programs and projects known as the Stream of Engagement, Headwaters serves children, teenagers and young adults.  From the nationally-recognized, science-based Trout in the Classroom and Adopt-a-Trout programs to summer fly fishing and conservation camps, teen leadership summits and fly fishing clubs, Headwaters involves young people in TU’s mission to protect and restore the nation’s coldwater resources. For more information visit: https://www.tu.org/conservation/outreach-education

Mt. Fish Wildlife and Parks

MTWP has a variety of youth conservation resources.  For more information visit:  http://fwp.mt.gov/education

U.S. Forest Service

As a federal natural resource agency the U. S. Forest Service has some excellent resources for youth and learning about the outdoors.  For more information visit: https://www.fs.fed.us/learn/kids

National Parks Service,  Youth Conservation Corps

The United States Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer youth employment program that engages young people in meaningful work experiences on national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries while developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. YCC programs are generally 8 to 10 weeks and members are paid the minimum wage for a 40-hour work week. Most YCC opportunities are non-residential programs which provide paid daytime work activities with members who commute to the Federal unit daily.   For More information visit: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms