It is possible the parents are ignorant of game seasons, and the youth doesn't understand the concept. Sometimes a warning can go a long way.

For example this past archery season at the WMA I hunt one of the people I know was checked by the G&F officer. he did not have his WMA stamp...or was it his archery stamp...anyway he was mising one of his stamps. This person has always had his stuff in order until now. Was it an accident? I don't know and neither did the officer. Did my friend get a warning or a ticket? Well, it was his first incident in at least 5 years at this WMA, and most of us know each other and the G&F officer, and the biologist who runs this particular WMA.

It all depends on your attitude. My friend was apologetic and confused, and called his wife to bring him some money so he could go get his stamp. Well, he got a warning. it was obvious he was truthfull to the officer.

Law enforcement officers get to use discretion, and it can be a good thing when he has all the facts.