Youth waterfowl hunts at Michigan’s Wetland Wonders

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Bring your young hunter to one of Michigan's Wetland Wonders this fall for a memorable hunting experience. Hunters can choose from several dates and locations. Parties with at least one youth will be given priority in the draw at all Wetland Wonders:

  • Oct. 16 - Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area (afternoon hunt only) in Linwood.
  • Oct. 30 - Muskegon County Wastewater (morning and afternoon hunts) in Twin Lake.
  • Nov. 5 - Harsens Island Managed Hunt Area (afternoon hunt only) on Harsens Island.
  • Nov. 6 - Shiawassee River State Game Area (afternoon hunt only) in St. Charles.
  • Nov. 6 - Fish Point State Wildlife Area (afternoon hunt only) in Unionville.
  • Nov. 7 - Pointe Mouillee State Game Area (morning hunt only) in Rockwood.
  • Dec. 18 and Jan. 1 - Fennville Farm Unit of the Allegan State Game Area (morning hunt only both days) in Fennville.

Drawings for the youth morning hunts will occur at 5:30 a.m. and for the youth afternoon hunts at 11 a.m. (11:30 a.m. at Harsens Island). 

Youth priority drawings are available for hunting parties with at least one youth (16 and younger) and up to two adults (maximum party size is four). Youth hunters 9 years old and younger must be accompanied by a qualified Mentored Youth Hunting Program mentor.

All youth participating in these priority hunts must be properly licensed to hunt. Youth up to the age of 9 need only a mentored youth hunting license to hunt waterfowl. Youth 10-15 years of age need a junior base license only, and youth ages 16 and older need a junior base license, a waterfowl license with Harvest Information Program survey questions answered and a federal duck stamp. 

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