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Fall in to Fun This October with the Youth Pheasant Opener and Clinic

Posted on: October 01, 2007

By Jennifer Jackson, Regional Conservation Educator, Southeast Region IDFG

Pheasant season is just around the corner and with it comes the excitement of getting out in the field, shotgun in hand, and enjoying the experiences associated with upland game bird hunting.

The first weekend in October marks the Youth Pheasant Season Opener statewide. All youth ages 10 to 15 with valid hunting licenses can hunt pheasant that weekend provided they are accompanied in the field by an adult 18 years or older. This is a youth only hunt!

Regular season for all pheasant hunters does not open until October 13th or October 20th depending on the area. Be sure to check the 2007-2008 Upland Game & Furbearer Seasons and Rules for hunting seasons, shooting hours, daily bag limits, and any required permits. Please note that to hunt pheasants on some Wildlife Management Areas in the state, a $23.75 WMA permit is required.

As part of the Youth Pheasant Opener, the Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department Fish and Game will be hosting a special Youth Pheasant Clinic on Saturday, October 6th at the Sterling Wildlife Management Area near Aberdeen, Idaho. Members of the local Pheasants Forever chapter and many community volunteers will also be on hand to assist with the clinic.

The youth pheasant clinic will focus on teaching conservation, pheasant management, shotgun patterning, and shooting skills. A mentored field experience to hunt pheasant will also be available to participants 10-15 years of age.

Though the youth pheasant clinic is open to youth 10-17 years old with valid hunting licenses, only those licensed youth 15 years and younger are allowed to hunt pheasant during the 2007 Youth Pheasant Season (October 6th and 7th). This age requirement also applies to the youth clinic’s mentored hunt activity. Refer to the 2007-2008 upland game regulations for more information.

Two clinic sessions will be offered with the morning session beginning at 8:30 am and the afternoon session starting at 12:30pm. Each session is limited to 20 youth on a first come basis. There is no charge for the clinic. A free lunch is provided.

Interested youth must register by contacting the Southeast Regional Office at 232-4703 or visiting the office at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello.

Hunting pheasant continues to be a favorite recreation activity for many hunters in southeast Idaho. Sterling Wildlife Management Area offers premier habitat for both the beginner and seasoned hunter.


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