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Updated: October 22, 2022 @ 5:59 am Wyatt Ellsworth, 9, poses with the deer he bagged.
Wyatt Armentrout, 8, is all smiles as he shows off his deer.
Brady Diubaldo, 9, is happy with his deer.
Jasper High, 9, tried his hand at squirrel hunting and bagged this red one.
Wyatt Ellsworth, 9, poses with the deer he bagged.
Wyatt Armentrout, 8, is all smiles as he shows off his deer.
Brady Diubaldo, 9, is happy with his deer.
Jasper High, 9, tried his hand at squirrel hunting and bagged this red one.
MINERAL COUNTY, W.Va. (WV News) - West Virginia supports youth hunting, and encourages families to teach responsible hunting to their children.
According to wvdnr.gov , it takes a hunter to make a hunter.
As children who are taken hunting at younger ages, it helps to instill a long-term love of the sport.
West Virginia has youth hunting seasons for squirrel in September, antlerless deer and bear in October, antlerless deer in December and turkey in April.
Several local youths have recently taken part in this special time with family members and have bagged their first animal.
Youth hunters ages 8 to 14 must be accompanied by an unarmed, licensed adult (21+ years old), but they don’t need a hunting license, stamps or a Hunter Safety Education card.
Youths from 15-17 must comply with all license requirements but do not need a Class N or NN stamp.
Daily bag limits for deer harvested during a youth season do not count against the hunter’s annual bag limit.
Safety is always important, and all deer and bear hunters must wear at least 400 square inches of blaze orange.
Wearing an orange hat or vest is always a good idea when hunting small or big game.
For specific hunting season dates, bag limits or other information, check out West Virginia’s Hunting and Trapping regulations online.
According to wvdnr.gov , it’s never too early to instill the love of hunting in a child.
In fact, they suggest taking a young child into the woods unarmed before they are responsible enough to carry a firearm.
They encourage you to make it a fun experience.
They offer the following tips: - Start off by finding the appropriate hunting items needed and help them start practicing.
Several single-shot .22 caliber rifles, semi-automatic 20-gauge shotguns or .223 single-shot rifles are available that fit young bodies and are quite accurate. - West Virginia DNR says the most important part about introducing youths to hunting is to remember that having fun with someone they love and respect is the most important thing to them.
In a few outings, it’s highly likely that they will get their first squirrel and enjoy success. - Don’t be in a hurry to move up to killing something as large as a deer, which can be a big step for some children.
Allow them to dictate when they’re ready for bigger game.
If you’re looking to develop your relationship around hunting, remember that enjoying a positive experience will help decide whether they will continue to hunt. - The West Virginia DNR Game Management Section has established seasons specifically for taking a young person hunting, but don’t limit their exposure to these dates only, as the more you take them the more they’ll want to go.
Mentoring a young hunter is not for everyone, as it takes time away from an adult hunter’s season, yet it can be very rewarding.
According to wvdnr.gov , focusing on a young hunter provides a lot of opportunities to teach them about what to watch and listen for in the field, animal location, behavior and habitat, and how to handle weapons and hunt safely.
It’s rewarding work; mentors often report having more fun working with a youth to get a shot at a squirrel or deer than doing it themselves. “Introduce your young person to the outdoors, take them on walks and take them with you when you hunt,” says wvdnr.gov . “Teach them to safely handle a firearm and to shoot accurately.
Coach them and guide them.
In a short time, you will have a lifelong hunting partner to enrich your life and help add food to the table.” Your comment has been submitted.
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