Originally we talked about the youths that are under 12. The ones that are allowed to hunt turkey, squirrel and ground hogs. I don't think they stand much of a chance competing with adults during the regular season. Where I hunt, deer aren't often walking calmly during the first day of rifle season. These kids are going to have trouble getting a bead on pressured deer. Remember, these guys are small and will have trouble finding a deer in the scope and holding steady.

Remember, these under 12 kids are very young. Warmer weather would be a big plus for getting these little guys in the field. I do like the idea of the Friday and Saturday before regular gun season though. It will be cooler weatherbut they are off of school for the Thanksgiving vacation.


The idea of having it before Archery season is also an excellentidea. This season should be for those under 12 only. It should give the kids a chance at very calm deer.

It sounds like some of these guys are really worried about a 9 or 10 year old kid getting a buck before them. I don't see the roar of a rifle affecting turkeys much more than the roar of other turkey hunter's and smallgame hunter's shotguns. Besides, the kids would only be in the woods a day or two. The turkey guys got a couple weeks to fill that tag if the season were in early November..