Youth Waterfowl Hunt

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

When is it?

2007 Youth Waterfowl Hunt dates: September 15 and 16.

Who is eligible?

Only persons age 12-15 may hunt ducks. All hunters must be accompanied by an adult chaperone age 18 years or older. The adult may not accompany more than two youth hunters. Adults may hunt Canada geese during this hunt, provided they have the appropriate permits for the season, zone and time period.

What type of licenses are needed?

All license and stamp requirements are waived for eligible youth duck hunters on these 2 days. Successful completion of a Hunter Education Course or its equivalent from another state, is required. Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration is required of all youth hunters and to harvest a Canada goose, the youth must possess a Canada goose harvest permit for the zone he/she in hunting in (see "Does this youth hunt include goose hunting?" for more information).

Please note: This year, youth hunters will have to have an Early goose permit if they hunt geese on Sept 15, and they will have to have a Regular season permit (Exterior, Collins or Horicon Zone) if they hunt geese on Sept. 16.

What other rules apply?

All regulations for the early season apply on Sept 15 and for the regular season apply on Sept 16th. Please refer to the Waterfowl Regulations for detailed information.

Does this youth hunt include goose hunting?

For the season, youth wishing to harvest a Canada goose must be HIP-registered. They must possess the appropriate Canada goose permit, for the season/zone in which they are hunting. Early season and Exterior zone kills must be reported at 1-800-994-6673. Youth hunting in the Early season and the Exterior Zone must comply with bag limits, permit validation and harvest reporting rules. Youth taking a Canada goose in either the Horicon or Collins zone must posess a valid goose permit for that zone. Any time period for that zone is valid. Bag limits and tagging rules apply.

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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