Youth/Mentor Hunting

State Representative Scott Gunderson (R-83) has introduced legislation to establish a Youth/Mentored hunting program in Wisconsin.

This legislation is similar to last year’s Youth/ Mentored hunting bill in that it will provide first time hunters a “try before you buy” opportunity to get the full experience of hunting before committing to a hunter education course. The bill requires a new hunter to be accompanied by a licensed hunter who is at least 18 years of age, and who is always within arms reach, with only one gun allowed between the two of them. This bill will also lower the hunting age in Wisconsin from 12 to 10.

Statistics show that states that allow hunters to start at earlier ages have a better safety record than states with higher minimum ages. States with lower age minimums also have a higher rate of hunter participation and retention, which helps the state in wildlife conservation efforts.

- NRA-ILA (read full story here)