Youth Deer Hunt Happening This Weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to remind all participants of this weekend’s popular youth hunt for deer to review and to know the safety rules of this annual event. The youth hunt held Oct. 5-6 is only open to persons 15 years and younger who have a gun deer license to hunt with a gun or other legal weapon before the regular firearm seasons. The youth hunt is open to all residents and non-resident youth hunters with a gun-deer license and appropriate tags. As in previous years, those new to hunting can celebrate their first harvest with the official first deer or first hunt certificate. Youth hunters may hunt in all Deer Management Units except state park and non-quota units. A gun deer hunting license is required if hunting with a firearm.