Young Hunters

[Macker13]

Can my 13 yr. old son gun hunt on public land, (I would be sitting with him) or is it private only at this age? Thanks for your help!

[nauticalbp]

Hunters can be licensed at age 10. Hunters age 12-13 may hunt deer, bear or elk with a firearm only on private land. The youth must be accompanied by someone 18 or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license. To obtain a regular hunting license a parent or guardian must accompany youth to a license agent. You must fill out an application and present your michigan hunter safety certificate at this time.

[Ninja]

Hunters can be licensed at age 10. Hunters age 12-13 may hunt deer, bear or elk with a firearm only on private land. The youth must be accompanied by someone 18 or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license. To obtain a regular hunting license a parent or guardian must accompany youth to a license agent. You must fill out an application and present your michigan hunter safety certificate at this time.

The part in bold above only applies to the Youth Hunt in September.

The part in italics does not apply if they are buying an Apprentice License.

[nauticalbp]

Thanks ken, i was looking on the wrong page of the guide

[Macker13]

Thanks guys, thats just what I needed to hear.