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State NWTF chapter donates $4K to Nebraska NASP

A donation will help bring archery to more Nebraska schools this year.

A Nebraska State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Super Fund grant will help secure archery equipment and training for schools looking to implement the National Archery in the School Program curriculum.

NASP, which teaches international-style archery, is taught to students in grades four through 12. The program has been shown to increase student engagement, improve academic performance and is embraced by students from all backgrounds.

The $4,136 donation will be used to reduce the cost of bows, arrows, targets, safety and repair equipment for current and new programs. It also will allow for the training of instructors and enrollment of several new schools into NASP.

“Each year, we have schools across the state that want to start the Archery in the Schools Program but struggle to secure the funds to make it happen,” Nebraska NASP State Coordinator Aaron Hershberger said. “This support from the state chapter, as well as local NWTF volunteers and members, will go a long way in removing that hurdle.” 

The NWTF Super Fund program is designed to provide financial support for conservation and shooting sports programs at local, state and national levels.

“This type of support continues to be critical as we look to engage wider audiences in outreach efforts that recruit, retain and reactivate hunters and recreational shooters in Nebraska,” Hershberger said.  

For more information on NASP, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov. To learn more about the Nebraska chapter of the NWTF, go to nwtf.org/chapters/nebraska-state.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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