Adjam5 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 In NY, the minimum age to hunt is 12, but they won't let you take the hunter safety course until your 11 or older. MY 9 year old has sat thru his older(13) brothers classes( bow and gun ) and now his 11yo brothers classes, but the instructor said he was too young to document this class for him and to receive his certificate. Since this boy could walk, he has been coming in to the woods with me. He was answering questions in the class that adults did not know. STuff about rubs and scrapes and crossing fences with guns ect. Many states I understand, that it is the parents choice of when they think their child can hunt. I have seen some young kids taking some REAL good deer on these TV shows. I guess it could be worse...this is NY and everyone knows the stupid laws that are around this state What is the minimun age to hunt in your state? How young have you gotten your kids into "This thing of ours"(hunting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. in Indiana all you must do is pass hunters ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. In IL all you have to do is pass. My nephew took it when he was six and passed. They had someone help him read throgh the questions and he did just fine. This will be his second season hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. Penn. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. 12 years old and have hunter education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. In Maine you have to be 10 years old. But we are 5 minutes from the New Hampshire border and they have no minimum age requirements, so that's where my boys started hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. In Iowa they can hunt at any age as long as thier accompanied by a legal adult.They can take their hunter safety course at age 12 and hunt by themselves after that if they buy a license. My oldest boys now 10, he took his first deer last year and has been going hunting with me since he was about 3 i believe.Killed his first rabbitt at age 7.This year hes gonna try hunting pheasant, ducks, and geese as well. Im not a big fan of age limits on hunting, i think it should be up to the parent to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. [ QUOTE ] In Iowa they can hunt at any age as long as thier accompanied by a legal adult.They can take their hunter safety course at age 12 and hunt by themselves after that if they buy a license. Im not a big fan of age limits on hunting, i think it should be up to the parent to decide. [/ QUOTE ] Same rules in Texas and same thoughts on age limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. [ QUOTE ] In Iowa they can hunt at any age as long as thier accompanied by a legal adult.They can take their hunter safety course at age 12 and hunt by themselves after that if they buy a license. Im not a big fan of age limits on hunting, i think it should be up to the parent to decide. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto this i think regs on hunting age are kinda stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckMaster058 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. Same as NY, 12 here in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. [ QUOTE ] this is NY and everyone knows the stupid laws that are around this state [/ QUOTE ] Don't I know it. Your kids and mine cannot pick up a gun at a deer till they are 16 Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scrape Maker Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. We don't have a limit here.My son started carrying a gun at 5 with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. 12 here and you have to pass hunter safety. After that I think you have to have an adult present when gun hunting until you are 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. [ QUOTE ] We don't have a limit here.My son started carrying a gun at 5 with me. [/ QUOTE ] Same here! You just have to pass the safety course. So basically, can you carry a gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. In Mi. you need to be 12 for deer bow & arrow, and 14 for rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. None here but there are limitations. The limitation is those 12 and under must hunt with and under the supervision of an adult. Young hunters 13 to 15 that have passed a hunter safety course can hunt by themselves but if they haven't, they must hunt with and under an adult's supervision. Anyone 16 or older must buy a license and passing a hunter safety course is a requirement for them to get a license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. You just have to pass your hunter safety here in Ontario! You must hunt with someone that has a Canadian Firearms License and is 18yrs old, and you can only have one gun between the two people. Then when you're 15 you have to get your Canadian Firearms License (Minor's License). Then you can carry two guns between two people, and you have to stay within talking distance. A year after you get your Firearms License, then you can hunt by yourself. Once you turn 18 you have to get your full Canadian Firearms License, this allows you to purchase ammo and firearms. Crazy rules eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. 12 and hunter safety grad in WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. Thank you guys for all the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. There is no minimum age here in Indiana. You have to pass a hunters safety course, and buy your license, then you can hunt. I started when I was 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. 12 i wyoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkhntnfool Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. it's 12 here in Montana too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. i believe you have to pass your hunters ed course and there is not age limit if i remember right rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. In OK, to hunt big game, deer, elk, antelope, with a rifle you have to possess a hunter safety card. There is no age limit on any other species. A five year old can legally hunt turkey, yotes, hog, and any other game with a firearm. And they can also hunt deer with a bow. COME ON OCT. 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: What are the Minimum ages to hunt in your state. There is no minimum age limit in Tennessee, however kids cannot take the hunter saftey course until 10. This year they changed the definitions of the youth hunt seasons here from 10-16 years of age to now include those from 6-16 years of age. An adult has to be in position to be able to take control of the firearm at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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