Apprentice Hunters Program

The future of hunting and wildlife conservation remains with our youth, but statistically, fewer and fewer youths are entering the hunting world.

The Safari Club International Foundation Apprentice Hunter Program was established in 1992. The mission of the program is to help educate and train young people in a combination of outdoor skills. The activities include environmental education, wildlife management and respect and understanding of conservation.

Hunter Education, ethics and safety are included in the program. Keys to successful program include proper curriculum, dedicated teaching staff and a proper hunting facility.

SCIF endorsed two locations in 2007:

• The Midwest Apprentice Youth Hunter Program, Willow Lake Lodge, Three Rivers, Michigan

• Texas Apprentice Hunting Camp for youth and women, at the Indianhead Ranch Del Rio, Texas

Endorsed by SCI Foundation at Willow Lake Sportsman’s Club Three Rivers, Michigan

Midwest Apprentice Hunter Program offers youth an opportunity in a wide variety of hunting/fishing activities with professional instruction that in the future will provide responsible outdoor enthusiasts.

• Michigan Hunter Safety Certification
• Cowboy action shooting, shooting clays and Laser Shot shooting
• Archery & firearm safety and marksmanship. Gun care and cleaning.
• Fly tying and casting. Fishing with a bass tournament pro.
• Bird dog demonstration, running a trap line, nightly camp fires
• Opportunity to harvest one management Corsican ram. Field dressing and skinning
   game, trophy scoring and preparation of game meat.

Each session begins on Sunday with closing ceremonies on Friday to celebrate the
completion and graduation of the Apprentice Hunter Program. Parents are welcome
to attend and should contact Willow Lake Lodge prior to the ceremony for
details and to make reservations.

Availability	2007 Schedule	Begins	Ends
	Session: One	Sunday June 17	Friday June 22
	Session:Two	Sunday June 24	Friday June 28
	Session: Three	Sunday July 8	Friday July 13
	Session: Four	Sunday July 15	Friday July 20
	Session: Five	Sunday July 29	Friday Aug. 3
	Session: Six	Sunday Aug.5	Friday Aug.10

Cost for the program is $1,200 per participant (ages 11-15) with enrollment limited to 10 campers. One free registration is available to chapters that elect to reserve a full week for ten campers. (The 11th camper would be given a free registration reducing the per student charge.)

Students fly into Kalamazoo, MI (Battle Creek International/AZO) . There are no airport pick up fees from the airport. Check with your airline for details on any unaccompanied minor fees. Students need to plan to arrive at either airport between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

For additional information and photos visit: www.willowlakesportsmansclub.com Phone: 269.279.7124 e-mail: wlsc@net-link.net or visit Safari Club Foundation's web site Email SCI Foundation or call toll free 877-877-3265

The Texas Apprentice Hunting Camp gives youth and women hunting heritage including the opportunity to:

Earn their Hunter Safety Certification from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department;

Expand their knowledge of gun safety, gun care & cleaning plus improve shooting skills;

Learn practical camping, hunting and survival skills;

Enjoy an overnight stay in the wilderness, with discussions on conservation history and ecological principals;

Harvest one wildlife management exotic doe.

The partnership with Indianhead and SCIF is designed to provide a mentored hunting experience for youth and women conducted by professional staff who are passionate about our hunting heritage. Campers will be instructed and tested on Hunter Safety and Responsibility, and be given opportunities to develop hunting and outdoor recreation skills.

Availability	Texas Apprentice Hunting Camp	Ages	SCI Member Cost
Open	June 10-16, 2007	Apprentice 12-17	$1,095.00
Open	June 24-30, 2007	Apprentice 12-17	$1,095.00
Open	July 8-14, 2007	Apprentice 12-17	$1,095.00
Open	July 15-21, 2007	*Advanced 14-18	$2,495.00

Pre-requisite: The Texas Hunter Education Certification On-line Course must be taken and the results submitted with the application prior to arriving, if the applicant does not already possess one. *Advanced program includes certification on 4 wheeler training and the hunt of one exotic trophy. Exisiting hunter education certiication required. Hard skills will be completed at camp.The registration fee covers all camp fees except transportation to Del Rio Airport. Students will be met by Camp staff and driven to the ranch. Campers need to arrive in Del Rio on Continental Air arriving at 4:08 PM. Depart from the Del Rio airport at 6:30AM, Saturday. Contact Continental Air at 800-523-FARE or www.continental.com. Special rules and fees apply to unaccompanied travelers under the age of 15. The Del Rio airport code is DRT.

For additional information or photos please visit www.indianheadranch.com

To obtain an application write or call:
SCI Foundation,
4800 West Gates Pass Road,
Tucson, AZ 85745.
Phone: 520.620.1220 extension 231
Fax: 520.618.3538
email awlsscif@safariclub.org. 

Make all payments payable to SCI Foundation marked for Texas Apprentice Hunter.