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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:
All 10 spots have been filled for the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) National Youth Hunt, QDMA’s signature youth event that will be held on a 35,000-acre farm in southern Georgia on Oct. 25-28.
Each youth was selected from a pool of nominees with the intention of introducing new hunters to the world of white-tailed deer hunting. Youth who will participate in the 2012 Youth Hunt will represent Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
The 9thannual Perry Youth Hunt Extravaganza is history, and from the results of the turnout, the kids are getting away from their smart phones and computers and getting into the woods. And, since that’s the whole idea, it’s time to give credit to those insightful lawmakers that have eased the restrictions to hunt.
Peyton Smith of Morrice, Michigan with his trophy 11-point whitetail buck taken in the youth hunt
Founded by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), National Wild Turkey Federation and the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, Families Afield is an education and outreach program designed to help states create hunting opportunities for youths, so that more families may enjoy America’s greatest outdoor tradition together. Michigan is one of those states. Read more
James Futrell is only four years of age, but that didn’t stop him from taking two deer this season. I’d say he’s in favor of the state’s “no mandatory minimum age” for hunting. Photo and story here…
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Ten young hunters from around the nation with limited hunting opportunities recently enjoyed a dream deer hunt at QDMA’s 2011 National Youth Hunt, sponsored by Plum Creek Timber Co.
Held in Georgia on a private host property from October 26-30, the National Youth Hunt was
attended by hunters age 9 to 15 from the states of Michigan, South Carolina, Minnesota, Kentucky, Illinois and Oklahoma. The hunters are nominated Read more