Georgia Kean of New-Wes-Valley is the lucky winner of the 2023-24 Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure, sponsored by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Next Ridge Outfitter, HUNTERcourse.com, and other participating organizations and businesses.
The Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure aims to increase youth interest and involvement in hunting and angling, and promote safe and responsible use of the province’s wildlife resources.
Georgia’s name was selected from a random draw of youth aged 16 and 17 who participated in provincial Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Courses or other department-approved outdoor youth skills events. She and her father, Greg Kean, headed to a remote area of the west coast early this week for an all-inclusive, guided moose hunt. Georgia successfully harvested a moose on Tuesday, October 3.
Active participation in hunting is an important part of effective moose management. The 2022-26 Moose Management Plan highlights the value of offering harvesting opportunities and encouraging involvement in safe and responsible hunting across all ages and genders, including support for outreach and education programs that help train and mentor youth.
Other program sponsors include the Newfoundland Labrador Outfitters Association, Wildlife Habitat Canada, Friends of Salmonier Nature Park, the Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association, St. John’s Rod and Gun Club, Notre Dame Rod and Gun Club, Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association, Gander Rod, Blue Ridge Outdoor Store and Long Range Outdoors.
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“It is encouraging to see so many young outdoor enthusiasts participating in hunter education training, as well as Youth Outdoor Skills Workshops and other outreach programs that support safe, responsible hunting, trapping and angling. Thank you to the many sponsors of the Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure for their important role in encouraging youth involvement in one of our province’s most popular traditional activities.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries Forestry and Agriculture
“The Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure is a wonderful way to get young people interested in hunting. Thanks to the many sponsors who made this experience possible, Georgia harvested her very first moose this week. Congratulations to Georgia – I hope she inspires more young people to get involved in the department’s outdoor skills workshops and hunter education opportunities.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister without Portfolio and MHA for Fogo Island – Cape Freels
“I am very grateful and super excited to be given this opportunity for a Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure, and to be able to share it with my dad! I was so lucky to harvest a moose on Tuesday morning. This has been an experience I will never forget. Thanks to all who helped in any way!”
Georgia Kean
Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure winner
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Learn more
Canadian Firearms Safety and Hunter Education Course
Outreach Programs – 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Guide
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