Youth Hunting Events
Events held on any division of fish and wildlife property that involves handling and shooting of firearms will be strictly organized and conducted by responsible, experienced adults. They will be paired with young particpants to constantly monitor their actions while they are holding, handling and shooting firearms. They will act as mentors to teach firearm safety and safe hunting practices.
2009 Youth Events
Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 526-2051
Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 659-9901
Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
5344 S. Hupp Road, LaPorte, IN 46350
Located 6 miles south of LaPorte, then east on U.S. 35
(219) 393-3612
Event Name: Youth Waterfowl Hunt and Seminar
Date/Time: Date and time will be announced after US Fish and Wildlife Service sets waterfowl hunting seasons. Contact Kingsbury
Details: Available to all youth 15 years of age or younger. Targeting youth that have never hunted before. Space is limited so, hunters must pre-register. Contact Kingsbury. The sponsoring organization is Kankakee Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Participants will learn about waterfowl identification, decoy placement, calls and calling, hunting equipment, and hunting techniques. The event is free and door prizes will be given.
Event Name: Youth Wetland Trapping Seminar
Date: November 7 and 8, 2009
Details: Available to all youth 15 years of age or younger. This event is geared toward youth that have never experienced trapping. Space is limited, participants must pre-register. Contact Kingsbury. All trapping equipment will be provided. A trapping license will be required for this event and may be purchased at Kingsbury.
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
260-367-2164
Event Name: Free Youth Hunting Weekend
Date: November 28 and 29, 2009
Time: N/A
Details: Any resident youth age 17 or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take any legal game in season during this special free youth hunting weekend. Youth hunter does not have to possess a hunting license, HIP number or any stamp but most comply with all other hunting regulations. For more information please call the Pigeon River Office
Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 789-2722
Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area
574-834-4461
Event Name: Youth rabbit hunt
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 8am-noon
Details; Hunting will take place here at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area on Saturday October 24. The kids will participate in a guided rabbit hunt with various beagle dog handlers. Come and enjoy the sounds of beagles barking as they trail rabbits through the fields and woods here on Tri-County. If your child is interested in participating or has any questions regarding this event, please contact Don LeCount at 574-453-2513, dlecount@embarqmail.com. or Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area.
A parent or accompanying adult may take part in the event with the youth, but is not required. Your child will be partnered with an experienced hunter/volunteer who will act as a mentor throughout the day. Adults will not hunt, but can accompany their children.
Your child is allowed to bring a shotgun as long as it is unloaded, cased and in good working order. However, it is not necessary to bring one, shotguns and ammunition can be provided.
Event Name: Free Youth Hunting Weekend
Date: November 28 and 29, 2009
Time: N/A
Details: Any resident youth age 17 or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take any legal game in season during this special free youth hunting weekend. Youth hunter does not have to possess a hunting license, HIP number or any stamp but most comply with all other hunting regulations. For more information, contact Tri-County FWA
Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area
(574) 946-4422
Event Name: Youth Pheasant Hunt
Date: November 29, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Eastern Time
The youth hunt at Winamac FWA is specifically aimed at kids who would like to try hunting, but do not have anyone to take them and have never before had the opportunity to go hunting.
Details: This year, 25 to 30 boys and girls, ages 10 to 17, will be selected to participate in the hunt. Firearms, ammunition, blaze orange hat, and lunch will be provided. This event is conducted during one of the DNR’s free hunting days, so the completion of a hunter education course and a youth hunting license is not required for this hunt.
Each young hunter will be paired with a dog handler and an experienced adult mentor who will supervise the hunt to teach hunting skills and ensure that safe gun handling procedures are being followed. A parent of the youth hunter is encouraged to participate and may accompany the hunting party, although only the youth hunters will actually be hunting.
An application/questionnaire must be filled out and submitted to the Winamac FWA office by Oct. 31, 2009, in order to be considered. For more information about the youth pheasant hunt or to obtain an application, call or visit the Winamac FWA office, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday.
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