PRIZE UPDATE
Subject: Re: Looking for Michigan Youth Hunter
Due to law changes the contest has changed!
2006 Youth Firearm Deer Season
There will be a youth firearm deer season on September 23-24, 2006 , on all lands in Michigan. Youths 10-16 years of age may take one deer during this special two-day season. Youths 10 and 11 cannot hunt deer with a firearm and are restricted to archery-only hunting.
A firearm, combination or antlerless license or Deer Management Assistance (DMA) permit authorizing the youth to take a deer with a firearm, may be used if issued for the area/land upon which hunting. Archery and junior archery licenses are not valid during this season. The kind of deer which may be taken is the same as during hte regular November firearm deer season. All youth hunters are required to wear Hunter Orange. The youth must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license. It is unlawful to use bait during this season.
Youth Firearm Deer Season
There will be a youth firearm deer season Sept. 23-24, 2006, on all lands
in Michigan. Youths 10-16 years of age may take one antlered deer during this
special two-day season or one antlerless deer if the youth obtained an antlerless
license or possesses a Deer Management Assistance permit. Youths 10 and 11
years of age are restricted to archery-only hunting.
Youths 12 and 13 are restricted to firearm hunting only on private land.
A firearm, combination or antlerless license or a DMA permit authorizing the
youth to take a deer with a firearm may be used if issued for the area/land upon
which hunting. The youth must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of
age or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess
or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license.
Hunters may not use bait during this season. All youth hunters are required to
wear Hunter Orange. Archery and junior archery deer licenses are not valid for
this hunt.
Q: When and why was the age for youth to participate in hunting lowered?
A: Public Act 280 was enacted this summer. The new legislation became effective on July 10, 2006. This new legislation lowered the minimum age to 10 to purchase a hunting license. A youth must be at least 12 years of age (it was 14) to hunt with a firearm for deer, bear, or elk. 12 and 13 year old big game firearm hunters are limited to hunting on private lands which includes commercial forest (CF) land. To firearm hunt CF land for antlerless deer a public land antlerless license is required.
Q: Can a youth still purchase an antlerless deer hunting license over the counter?
A: Youth 12 to 16 years old (10 & 11 year olds will be included after August 10) may purchase one junior antlerless license over the counter during the public land antlerless deer license application period July 15 through August 15. Junior antlerless licenses sold prior to August 10 will have the incorrect age printed on them. Beginning August 16 private land antlerless licenses will be sold over the counter. Youths may purchase one antlerless deer license a day, up to the maximum of 3.
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MICHIGAN YOUTH HUNT
2006
We are looking to take two Youth Hunters on the Michigan Youth Hunt this year 2006. You are responsible for getting here, license, food and lodging. Must have not shot a deer yet.
If you don’t have a rifle, I have a youth model 243 savage, bolt action with a 3x9 scope. I will provide the ammo to go with the gun! We also have another gun and ammo available if the other hunter does not have a gun.
This is a rifle hunt only, the hunt is always on the weekend, and is for 2 days only. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must be between the ages of 12-16 at the time of the hunt. Normally, the last weekend in September.
There is no cost (zero) for the actual hunt, usage of the rifle or ammo. The only cost you will have will be transportation, food, lodging, and your tag.
We will be hunting in many different areas, some private land and some state land. Last years hunter harvested a very nice 8 point.
The winners will be picked and posted September 1st!
Here is a current list of sponsors that are making this hunt happen.
John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887
Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789
Michigan Gun Owners
SAFR (SHOOTER'S ALLIANCE FOR FIREARM RIGHTS)
Donated Prizes to date – 2 Youth Hunts / one each
2 Shoulder Mounts / one each
2 Michigan Gun Owners Hats - signed by Fred Trost
2 $25 gift cards for Gander Mountain / one each
2 $15 one year memberships to SAFR / one each
2 SAFR buttons / one each
why you should be picked to [email protected]. MUST NOT HAVE SHOT A DEER BEFORE!
If you would like to donate an item to the winners of the event. Please e-mail me at
[email protected]