JAKES – JUNIORS ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE, ETHICS & SPORTSMANSHIP

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 - The JAKES program’s purpose is dedicated to informing, educating and involving America’s youth (Ages 12 and under) in Wildlife Conservation and wise stewardship of our natural resources.

EXTREME JAKES – The Extreme JAKES Program is for teens between the ages of 13 – 17. The program provides advanced, age-appropriate outdoor opportunities and challenges that match a teenager’s abilities and experiences.

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. The State NWTF of Ohio has three JAKES Take Aim Trailers.

Youth Memberships- You’re never too young to become a conservationist and learn how hunters and shooters play a vital role in wildlife conservation. For $10 a year, your child will receive a year subscription to JAKES Country magazine (4 issues), a chance to win a hunt of a lifetime, a membership card and membership

2019 JAKES EVENTS.

• Hunter education Class Date: TBA   Location: Mamre Church Gymnasium
• Jakes Youth Turkey Hunt Date: TBA Location: Mamre Church Gymnasium
• Jakes Fishing Day Date: TBA   Location: Lake Vesuvius Boat Ramp 

JAKES COORDINATOR: Larry Pernestti – 740–534 –9128 or 740–646-6907