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Don Plowman Youth Hunt |
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The Duck Callers Association of
Nebraska strives to be one of the best when it comes to conservation
education. In 1998 DCAN Board Members Tom Curran and Doug Noller proposed
developing a Special Youth Hunt as a way of involving more youth with the
sport of waterfowling. They developed
a program that would involve mentors, workshops and a special Youth Day
waterfowl hunt. The time the youth
spend with the mentors will hopefully instill in the youth a strong hunter
ethic and idea of sportsmanship that will last them a lifetime. The Nebraska Game & Parks
Commission allows DCAN to fall under its Insurance umbrella due to the fact
that the mentors are also certified by the state as Hunter Safety
Instructors. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has also been involved in
granting DCAN special waivers to allow the use of motorized boats on areas
where motors are not allowed. In 2001, following the untimely death
of longtime DCAN supporter Don Plowman, the Board of Directors voted to name
the annual Youth Hunt in Mr. Plowman’s honor. Don’s wife continues to support
the Youth Hunt in her late husband’s name with a contribution to help offset
expenses involved with the hunt. The following are the criteria should
you or someone you know be interested: · The
youth must be between the ages of 12 & 15 · The
youth must have successfully completed and be certified through the Nebraska
Hunter Safety program · Youth
must attend a workshop put on by DCAN prior to the actual hunt The workshop will be an opportunity
for both the youth and their parent(s) to meet the mentors and observe the
program. At this workshop the youth will be shown what to expect the day of
the actual hunt. They will be given seminars on calling, decoy placement and
gun safety. If possible there will be
an opportunity to shoot a round of trap. On the day of the hunt the youth will
be paired with a DCAN Mentor and parents will NOT be allowed to accompany the
youth. If you would like
more information please contact Luke Hazuka at (402) 235-3454. You can also
print this page, complete the following form, and mail to Luke Hazuka at 1123
Beaver Lake Blvd, Plattsmouth, NE
68048. Name:
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