Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
By Glen Wunderlich
At long last, the migratory birds are beginning to arrive and some of the perching birds are already in mating mode. It may be hard to believe that within a month, Michigan’s early spring turkey hunting season will be upon us. So, if you have a youngster that has expressed an interest in joining the hunting ranks, it’s time to prepare. Read more
Sometimes it’s hard for me to believe that some adult hunters frown upon special youth hunts. I’ve heard the bellyaching from some old codgers. Guess they’ve never been a part of it and want the rest of us to feel sorry for them. Take this, you ol’ geezers:
Michigan officials are creating new rules to guide the state’s revised hunting program for young adults.
The minimum hunting age has been dropped and the new law permits youngsters under the age of 10 to hunt with an adult at least 21 years of age.
The mentor must have previous experience and hold a valid hunting license. Proposed rules call for the mentor to be within an arm’s length of a child carrying a weapon.
Regulations are expected be proposed at a Jan. 12 meeting of the Natural Resources Commission. The commission could vote on the plan in February, and licenses could be ready for sale in March.