Student Amateur/Expert and Youth Zone

Sponsored by Brandan Kalmerton Foundation

The Brandan Kalmerton Foundation was created to help bring the same love of nature that Brandan had to kids today! Proceeds raised from charities and organizations will benefit and support youth, disabled hunters, and to help the betterment of outdoor activities and recreation that Brandan Kalmerton loved.

Shooting Event

Come out and get involved with the Shooting Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo develop respect for firearms safety and precision.

The Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League and local clubs or just walk in. Come out and join the teens competitive and recreational 5-Stand Shooting and Open 2 team Hunt and Cover event.  Open to teens from 14-18.

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Art Zone – Decoy Painting

Children engaging in the Art Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo cultivate creativity, learning about waterfowl through artistic expression. It fosters appreciation for nature while nurturing an understanding of wildlife and their habitats.

Decoy painting starting at 10am.  Come paint a decoy with a artist. 25 available – on a first come basis.

Fly tying and lure making using duck feathers.

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Duck Nest Box Assembly

Building Wood Duck nesting boxes with children provides valuable lessons in wildlife conservation, fostering empathy and responsibility towards nature. This hands-on experience fosters environmental awareness and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Participant’s will assemble duck nesting boxes and learn how the ducks use them through the nesting process.

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Kahoot Waterfowl biology/ID Challenge

Waterfowl FUN FACTS questions and answer station. A waterfowl ID/biology challenge for Parent vs  Teenagers Saturday @ 11:30. Kahoot activity – 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Grand Kahoot @ 3:00pm

Prizes: $500 gift card Fleet Farm

 

Pellet Gun Shooting

Youths participating in the Pellet Shooting Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo learn fundamental marksmanship skills in a safe and controlled setting. It promotes firearm safety awareness and respect for hunting traditions

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Archery Shooting

Engaging in the Archery Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, youths can hone there focus, coordination, and respect for nature. It instills discipline and appreciation for traditional hunting methods in a safe, supervised environment.

Kids will have the chance to learn the basics of archery shooting. A range is set up for the activity.

Decoy Demonstrations

Decoy Demonstrations

Engaging in duck decoy demonstrations at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, children learn about decoy placement and the art of attracting waterfowl. It fosters an understanding of hunting techniques and wildlife behavior.

Young people will have the chance to actively help in working a decoy/blind spread with some ProStaff members.

Duck Calling Contest

Come out and participate in our For Fun Duck and Goose Calling Contest. This is a great way to get introduced to the Calling Sport or Waterfowling. This is FOR FUN competition that every youngster can join. Stop by all day Saturday.

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Interactive Waterfowl Games, Challenges, Quizzing

This great area will challenge your knowledge on waterfowl while playing games and having fun.

Waterfowl Guide Display

Waterfowl Guide Display

Come see some great items on display from current day to historical waterfowling.

Outdoor Heritage Educational Center Trailer

Interactive walk-through trailers that celebrate all things wildlife. Visitors can touch a life-size wolf, tiger, bear, coyote, beaver, otter, fish and many other wildlife species.

Wisconsin Conservation Youth Congress

Learn about Wisconsin Youth Conservation Congress (YCC)

Effectively engages, educates, and involve youth in the management and protection of our natural resources.

Youth Zone Prize drawings hourly starting at 10am

Our gracious sponsors have provided us with over $4,500 worth of prizes.
Decoys, calls, guided hunt, gift cards and many more.

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Thanks To Our Sponsors
Wisconsin Conservation Congress-Youth
Outdoor Heritage Education Center