Wisconsin Moves To Lower Hunting Age To 10
Assembly, Senate Pass Bill
Updated: 3:51 pm CDT June 18, 2009
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READ: Online LicensingREAD: State RegulationsREAD: Hunting DatesREAD: CWD Carcass TagREAD: CWD TestingREAD: Wisconsin Outdoor ReportMADISON, Wis. -- Children as young as 10 would be allowed to go hunting with an adult mentor under a bill approved by Wisconsin lawmakers.Supporters said the measure is critical to preserving the state's hunting culture and opening up the sport to more people.The Assembly on Thursday used a voice vote to approve the bill, which passed the Senate last week. A spokesman for Gov. Jim Doyle said he supports it.The Department of Natural Resources estimates that 9,200 more people would get hunting licenses every year under the change.Anyone who is at least 10 would be allowed to hunt with a mentor as long as they have only one firearm or crossbow between them and stay within one another's arm's reach.
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