The 10 members of the Benjamin Logan FFA Wildlife Team earned a 20th-place finish at the state level, led by freshman Elias Henry, who placed 60th individually.  

Additional team members were Adam Bergman, Liam Elsasser, Asher Boysel, Kayde VanBuskirk, Landyn Shields, Eli Carpenter, John Titus, James Moore and Charlotte Ball. 

The purpose of the wildlife career development event is to stimulate interest and to promote instruction in the areas of fish and wildlife management, as well as to provide recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies as a result of natural resources instruction. 

Member Kayde VanBuskirk would recommend the wildlife management to all fellow peers in FFA. 

“This year in Wildlife Management, I got to spend time with fellow FFA members and had fun with them, whether it be eating out or the long bus ride home.  

“I made some great memories and had a boatload of fun. I even got to learn some stuff I didn't know about animals before.” 

The Wildlife Team expressed appreciation to Josh Shields for sharing his time and expertise to coach the participants.