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12-11-2003, 01:18 PM
Kentucky Afield News
From KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources
An Agency of the Kentucky Tourism Development Cabinet
December 12, 2003
For more information contact
(800)858-1549
Free Junior Hunting Weekend Approaching
Frankfort, KY, December 12, 2003 - Kentucky's first Free Junior
Hunting Weekend December 27-28 is quickly approaching and will give hunters
ages 15 and under a special chance to hunt deer and small game license-free.
This new opportunity is aimed at encouraging adults to take young
people afield during the holidays and let them experience hunting without
the added cost of buying a hunting license or deer permit - a Christmas
gift, if you will, from the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to benefit
the state's future hunters and supporters of wildlife conservation.
Opportunities for youth to hunt and fish free accomplish two
important goals. First, eliminating the cost of a license and/or permit for
young hunters may help remove part of the "expense" obstacle that parents or
adult guardians who want to introduce kids to the hunting sports sometimes
face. Hunting licenses and permits for kids aren't that expensive, but
these days a buck is a buck - no pun intended.
Second, providing hunting opportunities where youngsters are the focus shows
that the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Department, with the help of current
Kentucky hunters, share a commitment to supporting the hunting tradition.
Many youngsters lives could be enriched by outdoor recreation if
given the chance to try it - the chance to decide for themselves. Research
shows that when kids go hunting, many of them find the experience enjoyable,
educational and choose to continue participating as adults. At the very
least, they are offered an environment proven to increase the value of
wildlife in their minds. Some just need a mentor to take them. Some adults
may need the added "boost" of not having to dig as deep in their wallet to
go do something fun with their kids.
There are lots of factors that affect whether or not a young person decides
to take up hunting or fishing, or whether an adult elects to introduce a
youngster to these pursuits. However, the KDFWR is doing what it can to give
adults every advantage to take youngsters afield, let them see what hunting
is about, and perhaps ignite a life-long interest in that activity.
Sportsmen are the strongest group of supporters of wildlife conservation
efforts. Sustaining the value of wildlife into the next generation through
the experiences hunting and fishing present is key to the success of
conservation work in the future.
Deer gun hunters ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult
who remains beside the youngster at all times while afield. All deer season
bag limits and zone restrictions apply during the special Junior hunting
weekend, except that no license or deer permit is required. The season
limit of one antlered deer per hunter remains in effect. ALL hunters and
those who accompany a hunter afield during a firearms deer season must
comply with Kentucky's hunter orange clothing law, except waterfowl hunters.
Hunter education laws still apply as usual.
Successful deer hunters must report their harvest by calling (800)
245-4263 as required during all other deer seasons. Successful deer hunters
must immediately log the date, county and sex of the animal on paper before
moving the deer from where it's recovered. Check the 2003-04 Kentucky
Hunting Seasons Guide for complete details, or log onto fw.ky.gov.
After all the gifts under the tree have been unwrapped, don't forget about
the "gift" that still awaits you and your youngster outside the house this
holiday season. Bundle them up and take them with you on a rabbit hunt or a
deer hunt. It's guaranteed - they'll remember this Christmas not just
because they got to hunt - but because they got to do it with you.
The KDFWR manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all
fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and
waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment.
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The Kentucky Conservation Officers' Association (http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Cabin/4914/)
From KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources
An Agency of the Kentucky Tourism Development Cabinet
December 12, 2003
For more information contact
(800)858-1549
Free Junior Hunting Weekend Approaching
Frankfort, KY, December 12, 2003 - Kentucky's first Free Junior
Hunting Weekend December 27-28 is quickly approaching and will give hunters
ages 15 and under a special chance to hunt deer and small game license-free.
This new opportunity is aimed at encouraging adults to take young
people afield during the holidays and let them experience hunting without
the added cost of buying a hunting license or deer permit - a Christmas
gift, if you will, from the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to benefit
the state's future hunters and supporters of wildlife conservation.
Opportunities for youth to hunt and fish free accomplish two
important goals. First, eliminating the cost of a license and/or permit for
young hunters may help remove part of the "expense" obstacle that parents or
adult guardians who want to introduce kids to the hunting sports sometimes
face. Hunting licenses and permits for kids aren't that expensive, but
these days a buck is a buck - no pun intended.
Second, providing hunting opportunities where youngsters are the focus shows
that the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Department, with the help of current
Kentucky hunters, share a commitment to supporting the hunting tradition.
Many youngsters lives could be enriched by outdoor recreation if
given the chance to try it - the chance to decide for themselves. Research
shows that when kids go hunting, many of them find the experience enjoyable,
educational and choose to continue participating as adults. At the very
least, they are offered an environment proven to increase the value of
wildlife in their minds. Some just need a mentor to take them. Some adults
may need the added "boost" of not having to dig as deep in their wallet to
go do something fun with their kids.
There are lots of factors that affect whether or not a young person decides
to take up hunting or fishing, or whether an adult elects to introduce a
youngster to these pursuits. However, the KDFWR is doing what it can to give
adults every advantage to take youngsters afield, let them see what hunting
is about, and perhaps ignite a life-long interest in that activity.
Sportsmen are the strongest group of supporters of wildlife conservation
efforts. Sustaining the value of wildlife into the next generation through
the experiences hunting and fishing present is key to the success of
conservation work in the future.
Deer gun hunters ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult
who remains beside the youngster at all times while afield. All deer season
bag limits and zone restrictions apply during the special Junior hunting
weekend, except that no license or deer permit is required. The season
limit of one antlered deer per hunter remains in effect. ALL hunters and
those who accompany a hunter afield during a firearms deer season must
comply with Kentucky's hunter orange clothing law, except waterfowl hunters.
Hunter education laws still apply as usual.
Successful deer hunters must report their harvest by calling (800)
245-4263 as required during all other deer seasons. Successful deer hunters
must immediately log the date, county and sex of the animal on paper before
moving the deer from where it's recovered. Check the 2003-04 Kentucky
Hunting Seasons Guide for complete details, or log onto fw.ky.gov.
After all the gifts under the tree have been unwrapped, don't forget about
the "gift" that still awaits you and your youngster outside the house this
holiday season. Bundle them up and take them with you on a rabbit hunt or a
deer hunt. It's guaranteed - they'll remember this Christmas not just
because they got to hunt - but because they got to do it with you.
The KDFWR manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all
fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and
waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment.
http://prod.bsis.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/9/9518/folders/3361/15369flyfisher.gif
The Kentucky Conservation Officers' Association (http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Cabin/4914/)