Mentored Youth Hunting Demonstration Days - Save the Date
Save the date for the 2013 Demonstration Days for Mentored Youth at the DNR's shooting ranges. This free event will give young hunters a chance to try a variety of firearms and archery equipment, and get fitted with help from range officers and hunter education instructors. Staff members will be available between 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Pontiac Lake, Aug. 7 at Ortonville, Aug. 13 at Sharonville, and Aug. 14 at Rose Lake.
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The Mentored Youth Hunting program is designed to introduce youth under the age of 10 to hunting and fishing, offering a "package" license for just $7.50. For one low price, youth hunters under the age of 10 can hunt turkey (spring and fall) on private or public land, deer (two tags, any deer) and small game, trap furbearers and fish for all species.
By eliminating the minimum hunting age in Michigan, the Mentored Youth Hunting program is geared toward parents and other adult mentors who want to teach children under the age of 10 how to hunt and fish. It lets parents determine if and when their child is ready to hunt.
The Mentored Youth Hunting program is an easy way to introduce children to Michigan's rich outdoor heritage, teach them about the importance of conserving our state's unmatched natural resources and help ensure that our hunting tradition continues to thrive. Every license purchased means important funding for wildlife habitat improvement and restoration, wildlife research, programs that provide access for public hunting, hunter safety education and much more.
| • Mentored Youth Hunting Laws and Regulations | • Frequently Asked Questions About the Mentored Youth Hunting Program | • Video on Mentored Youth Hunting Rules and Guidelines (from Michigan OutofDoors Magazine) |
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