mea deer hunt???

[kevfish1]

Is the youth hunt a for sure thing?? Or just being discussed??? Over MEA

[lichen fox]

This is from the DNR's June 17th News release...So, I would say yes!

Twelve deer permit areas in southeastern Minnesota and 15 deer permit areas in northwestern Minnesota will offer a special youth deer season from Oct. 21-24. The season will provide an opportunity for parents, guardians and mentors to schedule and plan a special deer hunt with youth.

“Such hunts provide high-quality introductory experiences where the total focus of the adult is on mentoring the youth hunter and the pace of the hunt is more relaxed,” Cornicelli said.

Youth ages 10-15 at the time of the hunt may participate and take a deer of either sex. Adults may not carry a firearm. Public land is open as is private land, provided the youth hunter has landowner permission. Participants must meet all firearms safety requirements and obtain a license for taking deer by firearm.