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3rd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt Contest

www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com

Enter the Contest - [email protected]

This years contest has many changes. We’re adding several more sponsors and youth opportunities, and adding a bear hunt to a youth hunter between the ages of 12-16. Our goal is to have all 83 counties in our state represented by an Organization, Sportsman’s or Gun Club.

The vision of the program is to help pass on our hunting heritage to the next generation. We hope to teach the youth in a hands-on program, the proper ethics of hunting, how to scout for deer and bear signs and explain the importance of their role to keep the sport alive by being a good sportsman or sportswomen.

We are in the process of contacting Sportsman’s Clubs and Gun Clubs and other Organizations to volunteer for the program and offer their expertise to take out a youth hunter in their county. We are also looking into contacting all the Hunter Safety Instructors in the state to help inform their students of the contest.

This program is a great outlet to get kids off the couch. To get parents more involved with their kids and most important, for role model hunters to properly pass on our hunting heritage.

At the bottom of this post will be the current sponsors to date, along with the county they are representing. If your Sportsman’s Club, Gun Club or Organization is not listed and would like to sponsor a youth hunt for the 2008 season, or if you would like to make a donation to the program. Please contact me at [email protected] / attention John Ingersoll.

We have big visions of a statewide united youth hunting program to benefit our hunting sport. The program was started by two ordinary hunters with a great love of hunting, and a great desire to give something back. Please take the time to get involved and give our kids an opportunity to get started in the sport of hunting. I will update this website as new counties are represented and prizes and sponsorship are added.

The 2008 3rd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt Contest

This year is very exciting; with the vision of having every county represented for a youth hunt. This is a RIFLE HUNT ONLY for youth ages 12-16. This year we are offering several, Youth Firearm Deer Hunts and one Youth Bear Hunt to date.

We will update each counties representative and what type of hunt is available for that county, as we receive them. Each hunt may differ as to what you are responsible for! Last year all hunters were responsible for transportation, license, food and lodging. This year we have some generous sponsors and some hunts will include lodging and food.

Rules of the contest:

1. YOU MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY HARVESTED A DEER OR BEAR BEFORE.

2. You are between the ages of 12-16.

3. You must have taken and passed a Michigan Hunters Safety Course.

4. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To enter this years contest, please send in a small essay stating why you think you should be picked for the Michigan Youth Deer Hunt or the Michigan Youth Bear Hunt

Send all entries to [email protected].
Please specify which hunt you are interested in. Good Luck!
Winners announced September 1, 2008

2008 SPONSORS

Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy
231-347-9789 - CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service
231-330-0887 - EMMET COUNTY

Livingston Gun Club
517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) - LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Blue Road Bucks Outfitters
906-852-3650 (Hank) - ONTONAGON/HOUGHTON COUNTY

Availible Hunts

Hunt Number – 024YDH
County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Land Type – Private
Age of Hunter – 12-16
Weapon Available – YES
License - Hunters responsibility
Transportation - Hunters responsibility
Food - Hunters responsibility
Lodging – Hunters responsibility
Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789

Hunt Number – 015YDH
County – EMMET COUNTY
Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Land Type – Private
Age of Hunter – 12-16
Weapon Available – YES
License - Hunters responsibility
Transportation - Hunters responsibility
Food - Hunters responsibility
Lodging – Hunters responsibility
Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887


Hunt Number – 047YDH
County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Land Type – Private
Age of Hunter – 12-16
Weapon Available – YES
License - Hunters responsibility
Transportation - Hunters responsibility
Food - Hunters responsibility
Lodging – Hunters responsibility
Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave)


Hunt Number – 066-131YDH1
County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES
Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Land Type – Private
Age of Hunter – 12-16
Weapon Available – YES
License - Hunters responsibility
Transportation - Hunters responsibility
Food - Supplied
Lodging – Supplied
Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank)


Hunt Number – 066-131YDH2
County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES
Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Land Type – Private
Age of Hunter – 12-16
Weapon Available – YES
License - Hunters responsibility
Transportation - Hunters responsibility
Food - Supplied
Lodging – Supplied
Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank)


Hunt Number – 066-131YBH
County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES
Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Bear Hunt
Land Type – Private
Age of Hunter – 12-16
Weapon Available – YES
License - Hunters responsibility
Transportation - Hunters responsibility
Food - Supplied
Lodging – Supplied
Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank)
******special notes*****
1) The license application dates are May 1 - June 1 thru the MDNR and is done on a point system.
2) Applicants must apply for Baraga or Amasa Units
3) Anyone who applies for this hunt number will be contacted to see if they obtained a license before the winner is announced.


Youth Firearm and 100% Disabled Veteran Firearm Deer Hunting Days, Sept. 27-28, 2008
[align=center] [/align]There will be a youth and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer season Sept. 27-28, 2008, on all lands in Michigan. A youth 10-16 years of age with a combination license or a youth 12-16 years of age with a firearm license may taken antlered or antlerless deer during this special two-day season. An antlerless license or a Deer Management Assistance permit, if issued for the area/land upon which hunting, is valid for only antlerless deer. Archery and junior archery deer licenses are not valid for this hunt. The bag limit for this season is one deer. A firearm or combination license is valid for any deer in this season.

Youths 10 and 11 years of age are restricted to archery-only hunting. Youths 12 and 13 may hunt with a firearm on private land only, including lands enrolled in the Commercial Forest program. 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.


http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...1677--,00.html

Apprentice Hunting License
Apprentice Hunting License

A person who does not have a hunter safety certificate may purchase an apprentice hunting license. To purchase this license you must have, in your own name, a valid Michigan Driver License, state of Michigan ID card or DNR Sportcard. An apprentice hunter may purchase this license for two license years before he or she must successfully complete a hunter safety course. The apprentice hunting license is available to residents and nonresidents.

Apprentice hunters under age 17, when afield, must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or someone 21 or older designated by their parent or guardian. This individual must possess a valid, regular hunting license to hunt the same game as the apprentice hunter. "Accompanied by" requires the adult to be able to come to the immediate aid of the apprentice and stay within a distance from the apprentice that permits uninterrupted, unaided visual and verbal contact. Apprentice hunters 17 and older, when afield, must be accompanied by someone 21 or older, who possesses a valid, regular hunting license to hunt the same game as the apprentice hunter.

A person may accompany no more than two apprentice hunters while hunting.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...tml#Apprentice

Special Rules for Young Hunters (10-16 Years of Age)
Hunters can be licensed at age 10. A hunter must be at least 12 years old to hunt deer, bear or elk with a firearm. Hunters age 12-13 may hunt deer, bear or elk with a firearm only on private land, including lands enrolled in the Commercial Forest program.

Exception: Everyone 10 or older is required to have a license to hunt when participating in a bear or bobcat hunt with dogs.

To obtain a regular hunting license, your parent or guardian must accompany you to a license agent. You must fill out an application and present your Michigan hunter safety certificate at this time. For information on hunter safety classes, contact the nearest DNR Operations Service Centeror search online.

Hunters under age 17, when afield, other than on land where their parent or guardian lives, must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or someone 18 or older designated by their parent or guardian. "Accompanied by" requires the adult to be able to come to the immediate aid of the other person and staying within a distance from the other person that permits uninterrupted, unaided visual and verbal contact.

The minimum age requirements for all licenses are listed with the License Fees. Nonresidents under the age of 17 may purchase resident and junior licenses.

Junior archery deer hunting, junior combination deer, junior small game, and junior fur harvester licenses are available to resident and nonresident hunters, ages 10-16, and grant the same privileges as the adult licenses.


http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...2244--,00.html

2008 Entries (Updated August 6, 2008)

Dear John and Ernie,

Hi my name is Chace Davies. I am 13 years old. This year I just missed getting you my e-mail to be entered in the contest to win the youth deer hunt. So I wanted to e-mail you as quickly as I could to make sure I have a chance next year. I know it is a year away but I am so excited I had to send this right now. One time I went with some of my uncles while they deer hunted and I had the best time ever. Since then I knew that I wanted to hunt as soon as I was old enough. I always ask my dad to take me to Gander Mountain to look at the deer rifles and hunting clothes. I go home and dream about shooting my first buck. A guy at my dads work, his girl shot her first dear this year. I was really excited for her and I can’t wait for my first chance. I am a Boy Scout and I just passed off my rifle merit badge at Scout Camp so I know I am a good shot. I also passed my hunters safety class. My dad told me if I work hard this year and save up half the money for a rifle he will pay the other half for me. He even told me he would get me a safe to keep it in. I have already started saving I have $10. I would really like the chance to shoot a deer. I know it will be the funniest time ever if I win and get to hunt and shoot a deer. I hope you will choose me for your program. This would be one of the best times of my life. Thank you for being so nice and giving kids a chance to shoot their first deer.
Chace



I am sending this for my step son who wishes to hunt deer for his first time. Chris is 12 and has his hunters safety certificate already. Our preference would be charlevoix hunt 024ydh because it's close to friends I know, if choosen of course.
Thank you,
Mark

Hello my name is Christopher and I am twelve years old. Up to a year and a half ago I did not handle firearms. I have started shooting within last year and I am really good, and I have a lot of fun shooting different firearms. I have learned a lot about shooting different firearms. I have shot rifles and handguns.

I want to go deer hunting for a few reasons. Deer hunting is a tradition from my step Dad's family that I would like to be part of. The family has talked about deer hunting a lot and I would like to be part of their conversations. Another reason is I think it would be a very enjoyable experience is because I like to be outside a lot. I think it would be cool out in the woods or some other land looking for the deer, moving silently, and watching the deer. It makes me all excited.

I would also be able to spend time with my step dad Mark. Mark loves to go deer hunting and I wanted to be able to see what kind of things he does while he's away hunting the deer. He talks about it all the time and it would be cool if we could enjoy deer hunting together because it would make it so I know a little bit more about him.

I love the thought of deer hunting, I have dreamt of the time I could go deer hunting and I think that soon my dream might be realized.

Thank you, Christopher