Post by Woody Williams on Aug 16, 2007 13:59:43 GMT -5
Hunting opportunities for young Hoosiers
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- Free Hunting Weekends
- Youth Deer, Waterfowl and Turkey Seasons
- Youth Consolidated License
- Hunter Education Classes
- Hunter, Trapper and Shooter Recruitment Events
Indiana's second year of free hunting opportunities for young Hoosiers is fast approaching. Indiana's Youth Free Hunting Weekends run Sept. 1-2 and Nov. 24-25.
The DNR also offers young Indiana hunters exclusive two-day deer, waterfowl and spring turkey seasons.
"Our first youth-only hunting seasons worked," said DNR Fish and Wildlife director Glen Salmon. "Between 6,000 and 10,000 young hunters were in our fields, wetlands and woods learning about hunting and the outdoor world. Our young hunters harvested about 1,200 antlerless deer during the 2006 Youth Deer Season and more than 700 toms were bagged during the spring 2007 Youth Turkey Season."
Salmon reminded hunters with youngsters about Indiana's Youth Consolidated Hunting and Fishing License. "At $7, this license is quite a bargain. The license for kids 17 and younger is equal to an annual resident hunting and fishing license; spring and fall turkey licenses; game bird habitat, Indiana migratory waterfowl and trout/salmon stamp privileges; and all deer licenses."
Many state Fish and Wildlife Areas are organizing educational programs for kids during or just before these youth seasons. Several popular FWAs will also have pre-season drawings for reserved youth season hunts.
Call your favorite state FWA for details. FWA phone numbers:
www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/18areas.htm
2007 Youth Free Hunting Weekends
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Two youth free hunting weekends will be offered this year, Sept. 1-2 and Nov. 24-25. Any resident age 15 years or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take any legal game in season during these youth free hunting weekends.
Young Hoosiers can hunt squirrel or migratory birds such as Canada goose, teal or mourning dove during the first weekend. Seasons open during the second weekend include deer, grouse, quail, rabbit, coyote, raccoon and pheasant.
The youth hunter does not have to possess a hunting license, HIP number or any stamp but must comply with all other hunting regulations.
An accompanying adult must be in close enough proximity in order to monitor and communicate with the youth hunter at all times and may assist the youth hunter, including calling, but may not carry a firearm or bow and arrow. The accompanying adult must possess a valid hunting license, unless exempted from needing a license.
2007 Youth Deer Hunting Season
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A youth deer hunting season will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 2007. Any youth age 15 years or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take one antlerless deer during this special youth deer season.
This deer is in addition to any deer taken during any other season. While the accompanying adult cannot take a deer when in the field with the youth hunter, both the youth and the adult must wear hunter orange.
The youth hunter must possess a valid youth hunting license, which includes the completion of a hunter education class, but the accompanying adult does not need to possess a hunting license while in the field with the youth hunter.
The youth hunter must comply with all deer hunting regulations including wearing hunter orange, tagging the deer and checking it in to a deer check station within 48 hours of the take. The youth hunter may use a legal shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, or crossbow to take the deer, but may possess only one type of equipment to take a deer while in the field. The accompanying adult cannot possess a firearm, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field with the youth hunter.
2008 Spring Youth Turkey Hunting Season
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A youth wild turkey season will take place April 19 and 20, 2008. It will allow a youth turkey hunter, 15 years old or younger to take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age.
The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, and does not need to possess a turkey hunting license.
The youth hunter may take only one bearded or male wild turkey during the spring seasons, inclusive of the youth and regular spring turkey seasons. The youth must be properly licensed to take a wild turkey and comply with all tagging and check-in requirements.
A youth turkey hunt will be held at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Youth hunters should send a postcard with their name, address, date of birth and phone number to Big Oaks NWR, 1661 W. JPG Niblo Rd., Madison, IN, 47250 by April 1. Visit the Big Oaks NWR Website at www.fws.gov/midwest/bigoaks for information.
Youth Waterfowl Season
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Three weekends (one in each zone) are set outside regular waterfowl hunting season dates to provide a quality hunting experience for young hunters.
2007 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekends
- North Zone, Oct. 6-7
- South Zone, Oct. 13,14
- Ohio River Zone, 20,21
Hunters must be 15 years of age or younger and properly licensed to participate. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. An adult may accompany more than one youth. The accompanying adult may not hunt waterfowl that day (except snow geese, brant and white-fronted geese where season is open). If the accompanying adult does not intend to hunt and does not posses a firearm, the adult does not need to be licensed. Bag and species limits are the same as those allowed in the regular season.
2008 waterfowl regulations will be posted soon at www.wildlife.in.gov.
Youth Consolidated Hunting and Fishing License
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The youth consolidated hunting and fishing license for those 17 and younger covers more than an annual resident hunting and fishing license. The license also covers the turkey licenses, game bird habitat, Indiana migratory waterfowl, trout/salmon stamp privileges and all deer licenses.
A HIP validation number is required to hunt migratory birds, except during the free youth hunting days.
Federal migratory bird stamps are not covered by the youth license (federal migratory bird stamps are not required for youth under 16 years old).
Youth hunting licenses are valid for that license year, even if the individual turns 18 during that year. To purchase a hunting license, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, must successfully complete a hunter education class offered by the DNR.
Non-resident youth must purchase a non-resident license. However, a non-resident under 18 years of age, who has a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is a resident of Indiana, may purchase a resident license to hunt, fish or trap in Indiana.
Hunter Education -- not just for kids
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To purchase a hunting license, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, must successfully complete a hunter education class offered by the DNR. Hunters certified in another state or Canada can also present a card or certificate and purchase an Indiana hunting license.
The DNR hunter education program teaches hunter responsibility and ethics, wildlife conservation and management, firearms safety, wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid.
Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters. The program is for all Hoosiers who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.
The DNR offers hunter education courses in counties throughout the state. The program takes approximately 10 hours to complete. For information on classes in your area, contact the hunter education office closest to you or visit www.dnr.IN.gov.
Hunter, Trapper and Shooter Recruitment Events
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This fall, many Indiana Fish and Wildlife Areas will organize special Hunter, Trapper and Shooter recruitment events, such as youth dove or pheasant hunts and trapping or shooting classes.
Call your favorite FWA for details. Fish and Wildlife Area phone numbers:
www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/18areas.htm
Indiana hunting regulations:
www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/hunt/
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- Free Hunting Weekends
- Youth Deer, Waterfowl and Turkey Seasons
- Youth Consolidated License
- Hunter Education Classes
- Hunter, Trapper and Shooter Recruitment Events
Indiana's second year of free hunting opportunities for young Hoosiers is fast approaching. Indiana's Youth Free Hunting Weekends run Sept. 1-2 and Nov. 24-25.
The DNR also offers young Indiana hunters exclusive two-day deer, waterfowl and spring turkey seasons.
"Our first youth-only hunting seasons worked," said DNR Fish and Wildlife director Glen Salmon. "Between 6,000 and 10,000 young hunters were in our fields, wetlands and woods learning about hunting and the outdoor world. Our young hunters harvested about 1,200 antlerless deer during the 2006 Youth Deer Season and more than 700 toms were bagged during the spring 2007 Youth Turkey Season."
Salmon reminded hunters with youngsters about Indiana's Youth Consolidated Hunting and Fishing License. "At $7, this license is quite a bargain. The license for kids 17 and younger is equal to an annual resident hunting and fishing license; spring and fall turkey licenses; game bird habitat, Indiana migratory waterfowl and trout/salmon stamp privileges; and all deer licenses."
Many state Fish and Wildlife Areas are organizing educational programs for kids during or just before these youth seasons. Several popular FWAs will also have pre-season drawings for reserved youth season hunts.
Call your favorite state FWA for details. FWA phone numbers:
www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/18areas.htm
2007 Youth Free Hunting Weekends
--------------------------------------
Two youth free hunting weekends will be offered this year, Sept. 1-2 and Nov. 24-25. Any resident age 15 years or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take any legal game in season during these youth free hunting weekends.
Young Hoosiers can hunt squirrel or migratory birds such as Canada goose, teal or mourning dove during the first weekend. Seasons open during the second weekend include deer, grouse, quail, rabbit, coyote, raccoon and pheasant.
The youth hunter does not have to possess a hunting license, HIP number or any stamp but must comply with all other hunting regulations.
An accompanying adult must be in close enough proximity in order to monitor and communicate with the youth hunter at all times and may assist the youth hunter, including calling, but may not carry a firearm or bow and arrow. The accompanying adult must possess a valid hunting license, unless exempted from needing a license.
2007 Youth Deer Hunting Season
-------------------------
A youth deer hunting season will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 2007. Any youth age 15 years or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take one antlerless deer during this special youth deer season.
This deer is in addition to any deer taken during any other season. While the accompanying adult cannot take a deer when in the field with the youth hunter, both the youth and the adult must wear hunter orange.
The youth hunter must possess a valid youth hunting license, which includes the completion of a hunter education class, but the accompanying adult does not need to possess a hunting license while in the field with the youth hunter.
The youth hunter must comply with all deer hunting regulations including wearing hunter orange, tagging the deer and checking it in to a deer check station within 48 hours of the take. The youth hunter may use a legal shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, or crossbow to take the deer, but may possess only one type of equipment to take a deer while in the field. The accompanying adult cannot possess a firearm, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field with the youth hunter.
2008 Spring Youth Turkey Hunting Season
-----------------------------
A youth wild turkey season will take place April 19 and 20, 2008. It will allow a youth turkey hunter, 15 years old or younger to take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age.
The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, and does not need to possess a turkey hunting license.
The youth hunter may take only one bearded or male wild turkey during the spring seasons, inclusive of the youth and regular spring turkey seasons. The youth must be properly licensed to take a wild turkey and comply with all tagging and check-in requirements.
A youth turkey hunt will be held at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Youth hunters should send a postcard with their name, address, date of birth and phone number to Big Oaks NWR, 1661 W. JPG Niblo Rd., Madison, IN, 47250 by April 1. Visit the Big Oaks NWR Website at www.fws.gov/midwest/bigoaks for information.
Youth Waterfowl Season
-------------------------
Three weekends (one in each zone) are set outside regular waterfowl hunting season dates to provide a quality hunting experience for young hunters.
2007 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekends
- North Zone, Oct. 6-7
- South Zone, Oct. 13,14
- Ohio River Zone, 20,21
Hunters must be 15 years of age or younger and properly licensed to participate. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. An adult may accompany more than one youth. The accompanying adult may not hunt waterfowl that day (except snow geese, brant and white-fronted geese where season is open). If the accompanying adult does not intend to hunt and does not posses a firearm, the adult does not need to be licensed. Bag and species limits are the same as those allowed in the regular season.
2008 waterfowl regulations will be posted soon at www.wildlife.in.gov.
Youth Consolidated Hunting and Fishing License
--------------------------------------------------------
The youth consolidated hunting and fishing license for those 17 and younger covers more than an annual resident hunting and fishing license. The license also covers the turkey licenses, game bird habitat, Indiana migratory waterfowl, trout/salmon stamp privileges and all deer licenses.
A HIP validation number is required to hunt migratory birds, except during the free youth hunting days.
Federal migratory bird stamps are not covered by the youth license (federal migratory bird stamps are not required for youth under 16 years old).
Youth hunting licenses are valid for that license year, even if the individual turns 18 during that year. To purchase a hunting license, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, must successfully complete a hunter education class offered by the DNR.
Non-resident youth must purchase a non-resident license. However, a non-resident under 18 years of age, who has a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is a resident of Indiana, may purchase a resident license to hunt, fish or trap in Indiana.
Hunter Education -- not just for kids
---------------------
To purchase a hunting license, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, must successfully complete a hunter education class offered by the DNR. Hunters certified in another state or Canada can also present a card or certificate and purchase an Indiana hunting license.
The DNR hunter education program teaches hunter responsibility and ethics, wildlife conservation and management, firearms safety, wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid.
Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters. The program is for all Hoosiers who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.
The DNR offers hunter education courses in counties throughout the state. The program takes approximately 10 hours to complete. For information on classes in your area, contact the hunter education office closest to you or visit www.dnr.IN.gov.
Hunter, Trapper and Shooter Recruitment Events
-----------------------------------------------
This fall, many Indiana Fish and Wildlife Areas will organize special Hunter, Trapper and Shooter recruitment events, such as youth dove or pheasant hunts and trapping or shooting classes.
Call your favorite FWA for details. Fish and Wildlife Area phone numbers:
www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/18areas.htm
Indiana hunting regulations:
www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/hunt/