The final version of the state budget includes a provision to lower the minimum age for deer hunting with a firearm or crossbow from 14 to 12.
Tag: young hunters
Celebrate and Promote — Never Defend Hunting
Celebrate and promote, never bother defending the hunting lifestyle. Why mess with perfection.
South Dakota Considers New First-Time Hunting License
Adult-onset hunters may get a leg up in South Dakota. A new hunting license for first-time adult hunters has been proposed that would allow new hunters to bypass the state’s lottery system and hunt during their first year.
Georgia Politicians Introduce Bill to Get Kids Outdoors
On January 22, 2018, Georgia’s Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senator Tyler Harper, Chairman of the Senate Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Georgia Youth Outdoors Passport Act, aimed at encouraging the state’s youth to experience the abundance of rich outdoor resources and recreational opportunities unique to the state.
Youth Archery Program Targets New Shooters, Bowhunters
USA Archery has announced the launch of Explore Archery, an innovative education program that introduces archery to beginners of all ages and abilities. Explore Archery, developed jointly by USA Archery and the Archery Trade Association, is fun, safe, rewarding, and developmentally progressive. Explore Archery is a low-cost, high quality turnkey programming option that offers a […]
Locavore Blog – Archery for Beginners and Kids is Healthy, Happy Family Fun
“When can I go hunting with you?” My daughter asked this during dinner one night, her blonde hair tangled from a late afternoon nap. At five years old, she seems to be more aware of where food comes from than some people decades older. We intentionally moved from city to country as a way to […]
Popular Youth Deer Hunting Season is Near
Vermont’s youth deer hunting weekend is Nov. 9-10, the Saturday and Sunday before the rifle deer season opens. “Vermont’s special youth deer hunting weekend helps ensure that young hunters get the quality training and experiences they need for lifelong participation,” said Fish & Wildlife Hunter Education Coordinator Chris Saunders. “By design, the youth weekend hunt […]
Still Educating Hunters
Catching up with the original Stump Sitters.