Wildlife Projects

Wildlife Conservation
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn wildlife management terms
          • Make a nature diorama
          • Take plaster casts of animal tracks
    Printed Materials:
          • 4H4510 Wildlife Conservation 1: The Worth of Wild Roots
          • 4H4520 Wildlife Conservation 2: Living Wild in An Ecosystem
          • 4H4530 Wildlife Conservation 3: Living in A World With You and Me
    Other Resources:
          • Bird Education & Awareness
    Suggested Age: 11 Years and Older-but could be used with younger children

Amphibians
     What you can do in this project:
          • Identify native amphibians
          • Conduct field research
          • Learn about ecosystems
     Printed Materials:
          • 4H5150 Amphibians and You: A Look at the Amphibian Crisis
     Other Resources:
          • 4H5140 Amphibians and You Leader's Guide
     Suggested Age:        10 Years and Older

Bird Behavior
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn about different types of bird behavior
          • Start a lifetime bird list
          • Find out how to attract birds to backyards
    Printed Materials:
          • EC59381 Bird Behavior
    Other Resources:
          • Bluebirds Across Nebraska Online Resources
          • Bird Education & Awareness
    Suggested Age:       For all Ages

Fishing for Adventure
    What you can do in this project:
          • Develop angling skills
          • Create fishing tackle
          • Learn how to be a good steward of aquatic resources
          • Explore careers in the aquatics field
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 07598 Fishing 1: Take the Bait
          • NATL4H 07599 Fishing 2: Reel In the Fun
          • NATL4H 07600 Fishing 3: Cast Into the Future
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 07601 Fishing for Adventure Helper’s Guide
          • NATL4H 07604 Fishing for Adventure (Set of 4)
    Suggested Age:       For all Levels

Wildlife Habitat Evaluation
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn wildlife habitat concepts and terms
          • Find out about the characteristics and habitat
          • Requirements of many animals
          • Learn to provide for the needs of wildlife through habitat management
    Online Materials:
          • Nebraska Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
    Suggested Age:       For all Levels

Shooting Sports
    What you can do in this project:

• Learn to handle firearms safely
• Find out about conservation and habitat improvement
  
• Shoot competitively
  

    Online Materials:

• Shooting Sports Record Book
• Other References and Forms supporting Shotgun, BB Gun, Air Rifle, .22 Rifle, Archery, Large Bore/Pistol, Air Pistol, Muzzle Loading, Hunting/Wildlife Materials

    For Leaders:

• A 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Guide is available to leaders who attend certification seminars

    Suggested Age:       For all Levels