Buckhaven Learning Center

Mission Statement:

To provide a facility to promote Educational and recreational opportunities for the physically challenged and able bodied youth.

Established in 2006 as Non-Profit 501(c) 3 organizations, BUCKHAVEN carries out activities designed to offer physically challenged individuals and children the opportunities to participate in hunting and related outdoor activities as well as educational programs to learn about hunting, nature and other similar topics. These activities specifically include:

1)BUCKHAVEN will be hosting an Ohio Archery Deer hunt for the Ohio Combat Wounded Veterans in October . This event will promote, educate and introduce the sport of archery and bow hunting. We will give twelve disabled veterans the opportunity to harvest a whitetail deer on this very special hunt. They will also develop a special bond with one another as well as the community.

2)BUCKHAVEN participates in the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) JAKES Day. JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship.We offer the JAKES Day educational programming regarding hunting, nature and wildlife to physically challenged children, as well as able bodied children.

3)BUCKHAVEN offers archery programs for students from schools wishing to organize special training and educational programs.

4)BUCKHAVEN also conducts educational training programs for physically challenged individuals and groups interested in learning about hunting and enjoying the outdoors.

5)BUCKHAVEN also offer educational programs teaching proper firearm handling for individuals licensed to carry a concealed firearm under Ohio law.

6) BUCKHAVEN will continue to add other programs dedicated to introducing the physically challenged adults and children to nature and opportunities for hunting.