This post is by Makayla, a Bucktails alumni, who writes about her unique experience hunting for elk sheds. Definitely an activity you should try if you have the chance! This title may cause you to infer that I am going to talk about archery hunting. Think again! I love getting outdoors and hunting for …
This post is one of a four part mini-series by one of our NextGen Monthly Correspondents – Freya B. She is a Bucktails and Ursids alumni, and writes about her trip to Minnesota – the series begins with the red pine forests. This summer my family took a trip to Minnesota. While we were there …
Not even a week after the Pennsylvania Bucktails field school, student Alex, shared her experience by creating a website – we were impressed and proud! Below is the text from one of her pages called: “My Story”. If you would like to take a look at her full website, the address is: wlabootcamp.webs.com. We are proud to have …
A report from Jackie R., an Academy Apprentice, about the 2013 Bucktails field school. The Wildlife Leadership Academy PA Bucktails field school is upon us again. The cadets have been working intently, instructors have been teaching passionately, and knowledge is flowing through the minds of all in attendance. I am privileged to once again be …
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Hunting Without A Gun
Posted: September 22, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is by Makayla, a Bucktails alumni, who writes about her unique experience hunting for elk sheds. Definitely an activity you should try if you have the chance! This title may cause you to infer that I am going to talk about archery hunting. Think again! I love getting outdoors and hunting for …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: animal tracks, Bucktails, elk, outdoors, reports from the field, wildlife, youth
Saving the Red Pine Forests of Minnesota
Posted: September 8, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is one of a four part mini-series by one of our NextGen Monthly Correspondents – Freya B. She is a Bucktails and Ursids alumni, and writes about her trip to Minnesota – the series begins with the red pine forests. This summer my family took a trip to Minnesota. While we were there …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, inspiration, national forest, outdoors, reports from the field, Ursids, youth
Reports from the Field: Pennsylvania Bucktails, a First Year’s Personal Account
Posted: July 18, 2013 by Academy Director
Not even a week after the Pennsylvania Bucktails field school, student Alex, shared her experience by creating a website – we were impressed and proud! Below is the text from one of her pages called: “My Story”. If you would like to take a look at her full website, the address is: wlabootcamp.webs.com. We are proud to have …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, education, inspiration, life-changing, reports from the field
Reports from the Field: Pennsylvania Bucktails 2013
Posted: June 26, 2013 by Jackie R.
A report from Jackie R., an Academy Apprentice, about the 2013 Bucktails field school. The Wildlife Leadership Academy PA Bucktails field school is upon us again. The cadets have been working intently, instructors have been teaching passionately, and knowledge is flowing through the minds of all in attendance. I am privileged to once again be …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, inspiration, reports from the field