Utah State
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Programs

JAKES & Extreme JAKES
	The National Wild Turkey Federation started the JAKES program as a way to give kids the chance to explore their outdoor world through hundreds of fun events. JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship. JAKES is for children age 12 and under. The annual membership for JAKES program is $5. Those interested can join through any of the Chapter Presidents, State Board Members, State President, or through the Regional Director. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM >> There are yearly events held throughout the state, which allow kids to learn different activities and to pick up some new skills.

The Xtreme JAKES (ages 13-17) program is the NWTF's newest program. This program provides opportunities and challenges more in line with older JAKES abilities and experiences. JAKES which stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship is dedicated to informing, educating and involving youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM >> Read the Extreme JAKES Magazine On-line To view the magazine, you will need a JavaScript enabled Web browser such as Internet Explorer version 6 or 7, Firefox version 2 or 3, Safari version 2 or 3 or Opera version 7 through 9. You'll also need Adobe Flash Player for the interactive videos. Download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player here. A monitor resolution of 1024 by 768 is recommended for optimal viewing. There are yearly events held throughout the state, which allow kids to learn different activities and to pick up some new skills. There are currently no JAKES events scheduled.
Women in the Outdoors
	The Women in the Outdoors program is about learning new skills, meeting new people and spending time with family and friends. There are a number of Women in the Outdoor events held each year throughout the state. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM >> Trail Ride in Red Canyon (.pdf) TC Strutters Event at Camp Wapiti (.pdf) Application (.pdf)
Turkey Hunters Care
Utah State Chapter Donates Turkeys to the Utah Food Bank November 6 - Utah State Chapter donated approximately 436 lbs. of turkey for the holiday season to the Utah Food Bank through the Turkey Care Program. A couple of the local news channels were on hand to capture the story. See the recorded stories from MyFoxUtah - Channel 13.