First Hunt How-To
Passionate about hunter recruitment but not sure where to begin? Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Below you’ll find informational videos and downloadable how-to guides designed to help you plan, promote, and host successful First Hunt events.
Partner With Your Local Hunter-Ed Instructor
Studies show that about one-third of all hunter education graduates haven’t purchased a hunting license within seven years of completing the course. Of those who do, fewer than half are hunting after six years. Turning this tide could be as simple as an invitation and mentoring from your Delta chapter.
Host a Women-Only First Hunt Event
Women continue to be a fast-growing hunting demographic, and waterfowling is no exception. When it comes to picking up a new activity, some women are most comfortable learning alongside other women, making a Women's First Hunt event a great option for your chapter.
Find Non-Hunters at Your Local Gun/Trap Club
Getting started can feel intimidating, expensive, and confusing, especially for people without friends and family who hunt. Trap and gun clubs can be an excellent source of new hunters. Many trap club members are very comfortable with guns (and already own a gun), but haven't hunted.
Take a Family on Their First Hunt
Mentoring a whole family at the same time is a highly effective and enjoyable way to introduce newcomers to waterfowl hunting. Families who learn together are more likely to continue hunting on their own than an individual who doesn’t have that support to fall back on, and you're helping create a bond that can pass through generations.
Stay Up To Date With Delta Waterfowl
Delta Waterfowl Supports Oklahoma Legislation to Provide Structure to Guiding and Outfitting
3/13/2026
Bill to create better guardrails to manage waterfowl guiding passes Senate
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Delta Waterfowl Achieves Historic Milestone: 100,000 People Introduced to Duck Hunting
3/13/2026
First Hunt, the largest waterfowl hunter recruitment program in North America, helps to ensure a strong future
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Delta Waterfowl Receives Grant from Mathwig Trust to Launch Breeding Duck Habitat Initiative
3/9/2026
The award supports hiring a habitat extension coordinator to strengthen landowner relations and conserve small wetlands
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