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.
JAKES
JAKES is dedicated to informing, educating, and involving youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources.
NWTF chapters provide youth ages 12 and younger chances to explore their outdoor world through fun events that help pass on the traditions of responsible hunting, teach the principles of habitat management, hunting ethics, and safety.
Xtreme JAKES
Xtreme JAKES offers youth ages 13-17 opportunities and challenges more in line with their abilities and experiences. Xtreme JAKES learn to be responsible outdoorsmen and women through fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities. They learn to identify plants and animals, as well as how to effectively call in those elusive toms through hunting seminars taught by legends in the field.
JAKES Take Aim
The JAKES Take Aim program presents opportunities for youth ages 17 and younger to try target shooting, clay target shooting, and shotgunning in a safe, fun environment.
NWTF state chapters in the lower 48 states have a fully equipped airgun trailer to use during local JAKES and youth events. The trailer contains everything needed to set up an indoor or outdoor airgun range.
Interested in using the range for an event? Contact our State JAKES Coordinator.
Upcoming JAKES Events:
Who: Free to kids ages 8-17! (must be chaperoned)
When: 6/22/2024 9am-5pm (Open House)
Where: Gopher Rifle and Revolver Club (Click for directions)
Questions: Lance Morgan
