Youth Waterfowl Hunt

The Youth Waterfowl Hunt is an opportunity for youth to learn from experienced waterfowl hunters.

When is it?

2008 Youth Waterfowl Hunt dates: September 20 and 21.

Who is eligible?

Only persons age 12–15 may hunt waterfowl (ducks, geese, coots, moorhens and mergansers). All hunters must be accompanied by an adult chaperone age 18 years or older. The adult may not accompany more than two youth hunters. The adult may not hunt ducks, however, an adult may hunt geese in the Exterior Zone or the Horicon or Collins Zone if they possess the appropriate Canada goose permit.

What type of licenses are needed?

Successful completion of a Wisconsin Hunter Education Course (or similar hunter education course from another state, province or country) and Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration is required (see page 5). All license and stamp requirements are waived for eligible youth waterfowl hunters except the Canada goose hunting permit.

What other rules apply?

All other regulations including hunting hours and daily bag limits, listed in the regulations pamphlet will apply.

Does this youth hunt include goose hunting?

Yes. The daily bag limit for all zones on Sept. 20 & 21 is 2 geese. In the Exterior Zone, a youth must purchase and possess an Exterior zone goose permit and must report their harvest (page 24). In the Horicon and Collins zones, a youth possessing a valid tag for any time period within that zone may hunt geese within the zone where the tag is valid.

Good Luck, enjoy the special days and have a safe hunt!

Always remember the 4 Rules of Firearm Safety:

1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded;
   
2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction;
   
3. Be sure of your target and beyond; and
   
4. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

For information about this topic, contact: Assistant Migratory Game Bird Ecologist.

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