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#07–101 April 2, 2007
Mobility-impaired youth to participate in turkey hunt
An upcoming turkey hunt at Brosnan Forest near St. George, Thursday,
April 5th is offered for mobility-impaired youth. Nine youth (Summerton,
Charleston, Swansea, Pinewood, Greer and 3 from the N.C. border) with
terminal impairments such as cancer and multiple sclerosis will be in
attendance for the guided hunt. For some, this has been an annual activity
in which they look forward to participating, and without the special
logistical assistance needed for hunting and maneuvering in the blind, this
opportunity would not be possible for them.
 | Contact: Anna Martin, SCDNR Charleston, at (843) 953-3367 or
MartinA@dnr.sc.gov. |
| Who: Mobility impaired youth - Department of Natural Resources’
Take One Make
One (TOMO) Program |
| What: Turkey hunt |
| Where: The Brosnan Forest facilities, located in St. George in
Dorchester County (approximately 45 minutes from Charleston, off of I-26). |
| When: Wednesday April 4th at 7 p.m. - A special birthday presentation
and orientation to the turkey hunt the following morning. Interviews with
Department of Natural Resource (DNR) representatives and participating
youth, as well as photo opportunities will be provided. Thursday April 5th
at 5 a.m. - Breakfast and safety presentation prior to departure. Each
youth will be outfitted with firearms, ammunition and a personal guide.
Interviews and photo opportunities will be available before departure, as
well as on return at 9 a.m. A blind can be set-up for interested
media. |
The TOMO program is an innovative approach to introducing and
re-introducing the youth and families of South Carolina to hunting, fishing,
and shooting sports, and other outdoor recreation. The program began in 1999
and has the ultimate goal of halting the local and national downward trend
in participation in these activities. The TOMO program is specifically
targeting youth and young adults who have not experienced a previous
shooting or hunting activity.
Thus far in 2007, the TOMO program has conducted 3 duck hunts, 2 rabbit
hunts, 2 quail hunts and 2 turkey hunts, reaching many youth that would
otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in these types of
recreational activities.
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