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Natural resource professionals are convinced learning target shooting skills will result in character and self-reliance development that will serve the future of wildlife conservation well. The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) was developed to serve these specific educational and conservation purposes.
- The National Archery in the Schools Program
The National Archery in the Schools Program promotes...
- The National Archery in the Schools Program
Jan 22, 2022 · The National Archery in the Schools Program promotes instruction in international-style target archery as part of in-school curriculum, to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students in grades 4-12.
Jun 21, 2023 · Archery plays a significant role in wildlife conservation, and bowhunters are at the forefront of this effort. Their careful and ethical approach to hunting helps to protect natural habitats, maintain healthy animal populations, and prevent the extinction of endangered species.
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More than 1.3 million students in 8,891 schools participate in the National Archery in Schools Program® (NASP®) annually. NASP® is a non-profit 501(c)(3) for students in grades 4-12. School archery programs are safe, build student self-esteem, and introduce kids and families to shooting sports through target archery. These programs are popular with...
NASP® started when Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) Commissioner Tom Bennett wanted archery to become a “high school sport choice.” The KDFWR hosted a “Step Outside” event to introduce the Kentucky Department of Education to the sport of archery. The Department of Education agreed to help if the program was started as a ph...
Funding support should be protected within NASP® program budgets for coordinators, instructor training, and equipment purchases.Fish and wildlife agency utilization of Pittman-Robertson funds for NASP® and community archery programs should be encouraged.State and local funding opportunities should be explored for both indoor and outdoor shooting facilities as a part of city and county parks.Archery parks and ranges need to be located within a reasonable distance of schools with programs, and these facilities need to be child and family friendly.Archery program start-ups have been successful, but continued funding, support, and the creation of community archery programs in each state are necessary to continue this success. Currently, the after school and out-of-school needs of participants are not being addressed. Many communities lack archery in local recreation programs, and shooting loc...
Our hope is that all students that participate will become aware of Ontario’s rich outdoor traditions and some may become future stewards of our natural resources through pursuing target archery or bow hunting beyond school.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is a joint venture between Departments of Natural Resources and Departments of Education (schools). Several archery equipment manufacturers and organizations are also partners.
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Oct 6, 2023 · The bill, which had bipartisan sponsors and support, requires the federal Department of Education to restore school districts’ ability to use federal resources for school archery, gun safety, and hunter education programs.
