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To bring hunting to those who haven&#8217;t had much, if any, experience in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This past fall, over a span of 15 days, 50 residents from Philly got a taste of the great outdoors in a way many of them never had before. They weren&#8217;t just out there to bag a deer; they were there to learn about everything from conservation to the finer points of archery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program isn&#8217;t just about learning how to hunt. It&#8217;s more about understanding why hunting can be important and meaningful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participant comes with their own reasons for joining \u2013 be it the appeal of sustainable food sources, the challenge of the sport, or just the thrill of trying something entirely new. These conversations and discoveries are what fuel the passion behind the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentors are the heart of the experience. They know that hunting isn&#8217;t a walk in the park \u2013 it&#8217;s a skill that takes time to develop. 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