Special Weekend deer - hunting

This is the 10th year Michigan has held a youth deer hunt designed to give youngsters an opportunity to hunt in the company of an experienced adult who can help develope the skills needed to become good, safe hunters. This special weekend hunt provides mentors the opportunity to teach, share experiences, and helps instill in our young people a respect for wildlife and their habitat.

Last year, more than 29,000 youths participated in the hunt, taking about 8,600 deer, less than two percent of the total 2008 harvest.

Hunters age 12 to 16 must possess a firearm, combination license or antlerless license valid for the unit in which they are hunting and may use a firearm, crossbow, or archery equipment to take an antlered buck.
This is the second year that 100 percent disabled veterans may participate in the hunt. A second hunt for disabled hunters is scheduled for Oct. 15-18.

We start them young in the UP. I've got a 12 year old grandson out trying to bag his buck. I'll let you know if they are successful. My bets are with the deer. Sorry guys.