Several Youth Hunting Opportunities Offered This Fall in Minnesota

By Vanessa Torres

Minnesota -(Ammoland.com)- Youth can hunt with adult mentors during several organized youth hunting opportunities this fall.

Application forms and more information can be found at www.mndnr.gov/discover, or by calling the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Information Center, 651-296-6157 or
888-646-6367, or Mike Kurre, DNR mentoring program coordinator, 651-259-5193.

Youth waterfowl hunt

• For ages 12 to 15.
• Orientation is Friday, Sept. 11, hunt is Saturday, Sept. 12.
• Hunts near Twin Cities metro, Detroit Lakes, Morris, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge near Princeton, Sherburn near Windom, and Fergus Falls.
• Apply by Monday, Aug. 10.

Youth deer hunts at refuges and state parks

• Ages 12 to 15 in 16 firearms hunts, ages 12 to 17 in two archery hunts.
• Hunts and orientations held on various dates in October and November.
• Locations at specific wildlife refuges and state parks throughout the state.
• Apply by Friday, Aug. 14.

Youth and family upland bird hunt

• For ages 12 to 17, and family members who want to hunt together.
• Hunts and orientations are Saturday, Oct. 17 or 24.
• Locations throughout Minnesota.
• Apply by Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Youth deer season

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