Check out this article in Texas Parks and Wildlife featuring Sam Rayburn High School Outdoor Ed student, Ivan Benavides Jr.! This is a great example of how CTE programs help students connect learning with lifelong passions. We’re cheering him on as he continues to chase his dreams!
This issue highlights key developments in Hunter Education, emphasizing the contributions of new instructors like Ivan Benavides Jr., who is following in his father’s footsteps to ensure the legacy of safe and ethical hunting continues. Ivan Sr. has been a pioneer in Spanish-language hunter education in Texas, and his son’s recent accomplishments reflect a promising future. The newsletter also acknowledges Eric Ochoa, celebrated for his dedication to educating students in safe hunting practices, receiving the Hunter Education Hall of Fame Award. Additional items include insights from bowhunting expert Bob Barnette, the certification of new instructors at Tarleton State University, and various outreach events aimed at connecting communities and enhancing hunter education. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXPWD/bulletins/3eeb7de
