Youth only pheasant, waterfowl hunt to open
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News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks
HELENA — Montana’s young hunters will have the state’s waterfowl and pheasants pretty much to themselves Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26.
Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.
While the accompanying adult may not shoot, he or she can assist with setting decoys, calling and retrieving.
Prior to the youth hunt opener, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will release 2,700 pheasants on seven wildlife management areas.
“We’re excited to give our youth hunters this new opportunity for success,” said FWP director Hank Worsech.
The statewide, two-day youth waterfowl and pheasant hunt is open to:
— legally licensed 12-15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age
— properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10-15 years of age who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult “mentor” at least 21 years of age
For more information on youth hunting opportunities, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/youth.
