Hunters as young as 12
July 11th, 2006 by Administrator
LANSING, Mich. Hunters as young as 12 will be able to hunt deer, elk and bear with firearms under legislation signed by Governor Granholm.
The legislation lowers the minimum age for hunting large game from 14 to 12.
The bill also lowers the minimum age for hunting small game such as squirrels and rabbits from 12 to 10.
The bill calls for younger hunters to hunt only on private property and with a parent, guardian or authorized adult age 18 or older.
Another bill Granholm announced signing establishes an apprentice hunting license, letting new hunters temporarily bypass a safety class and go on hunts with experienced mentors.
The bills are designed to help Michigan recruit new hunters.