County journeyed to Oakwood to provide a Shooting Sports Kid's Kamp for
local youth. Volunteer trainers for the event were Mike Port, Ron
Morelock, and Steve Meyers. Youth who participated in the event were:
Andy, Gatlynn, and Tobe Johnson, and Corbin Chandler of Centerville, Sam
Wogerer of Jewitt, Cameron Biddle of Normangee, and Steven Millar of
Oakwood. After learning safety practices and the rules of the range,
the outdoorsmen, had a brief lunch break and began firing rounds of
ammunition. The first event was 22 caliber rifle target shooting. The
youth received four practice and recalibration shots on the center
target and then unloaded two live fires at each of the five outside
targets. This miniature challenge was exciting for the youth in many
ways. The youth also worked on their shooting accuracy with high
powered pellet guns. With a target about the size of a closed fist, many
of the youth crushed their clays the first shot. If you desire a child
you know to get involved with kids camps this summer or 4-H Shooting
Sports in the spring months, please call the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service in Leon County at (903)536-2531. Extension programs serve of all
ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion,
disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas
Cooperating.
Pic Texas Agrilife Volunteer Mr. Mike Port Watches as 4-H member Andy
Johnson fires a round!
Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service
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