Youth Deer Hunting 11/24 and 25

[Hemingway]

According to the way I understand the regs, a youth does not need a license to hunt anything that is in season on 11/24 and 11/25. Since deer is in season, a youth can take a deer? (Assuming I'm licensed and we otherwise follow all the rules).

It is only mentioned once in the regs and then it is not mentioned in all of the special "Youth Deer" regs.

If I'm feeling too intelligent for my own good, I just read the IN DNR Hunting Regs. Having hunted in several other states, I cannot believe how odd the IN rules are

 

[IndianaSlim]

I believe you are correct. But why not buy a youth license? They are very cheap and you can then hunt all season instead of 2 days!

 

[Hemingway]

I believe you are correct. But why not buy a youth license? They are very cheap and you can then hunt all season instead of 2 days!

Another thing I can't figure out--how old does he have to be for Hunter's Safety course? He's only 8. So, I'm trying to figure out how he can hunt.

Is there a minimum age for hunter's safety in this state?

 

[IndianaSlim]

I don't believe there is a minimum.

 

[kyron4]

Another thing I can't figure out--how old does he have to be for Hunter's Safety course? He's only 8. So, I'm trying to figure out how he can hunt.

Is there a minimum age for hunter's safety in this state?

There is no minimum age but the DNR guy doing the class recomended 9 as a min. But that all depends on your kid. Some kids can sit still and absorb the info. at that age other as old as 12 or 13 can't. It is a long class, 9 hrs. I think. My girls were 9 and 11 when they took it, both passed 98 and 99 , but (not bragging) both are /were mature for their age and good at absorbing and retaining info. I had also gone over things with them at home from my old book when they did it in school. You can get a apprentice liceses for $7 and he can hunt but must be with you at all times. You can get this three times.

 

[hammer24]

I second the apprentice license. He can get the apprentice youth and be covered for everything except bird stamps. No hunter's ed., and he can get this 3 times before he needs the class.

 

[trapperDave]

youth lisence is 7 dollars. a youth (or adult) can get an apprentice license for up to three years, with it no hunter ed required

 

[Hemingway]

Thanks, guy. Youth Apprentice it is. He's 8 so he can get one each year until 11 and then for sure he'll be able to take the Hunter's Ed, if not before. I think that will work out fine.

Thanks!!