Teach kids hunting at the appropriate age
Very young kids have no business doing anything more than tagging along, not pulling triggers. They are too immature to understand what they are doing. Much responsibility comes with pulling the trigger.
Youths
Treating kids like future angling aces: kid fishing tips and tricks
Consider these gear and equipment essentials to develop more enjoyable angling time on the water for youngsters.
Youth season kicks off turkey hunting
Total of 1,860 birds down just slightly from last year.
Bring more kids into the fold by involving them in the end result of hunting, fishing, trapping
Wisconsin’s sturgeon spearing season framework and local big game/fishing dinners just two ways to show kids what’s happening outdoors and how they can participate.
Southeastern Wisconsin fishing clubs, volunteers ready to help kids learn to fish
Angler and hunter recruitment is part of the R3 effort. (Photo by Rob Drieslein)The 34th annual free spring fishing clinics for kids will take place Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids ages 15 and younger are welcome to attend, and while registration is not required, groups of 20 or more should call ahead. No equipment is…
Youth gun hunters harvest nearly 5,000 deer
That’s down by about 1,000 from last year.
Illinois needs to rethink hunter safety requirements
Last year, the DNR implemented changes to hunter safety requirements that I’m absolutely not okay with. In fact, in my opinion, they’re downright irresponsible and could lead to tragic consequences. Now, it appears that more modifications are coming soon, and like last year’s, I don’t see them as a positive thing.
Forget winter’s blush, youth turkey season is upon us
From a hunter’s perspective, weather sure messes with turkey season, especially for those of us with kiddos who look forward to youth season.
Illinois family retreat becomes state-of-the-art youth waterfowl hunting camp
Comforts-of-home amenities included with intention of easing young hunters into the outdoors
Youth wingshooting clinic, pheasant hunt set in Illinois
Sign-up is open now for the event, scheduled March 4 at Pere Marquette State Park.
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