Magic Valley Youth Pheasant Hunt October 6, 7

Youth hunters between the ages of 10 to 15 can have an early shot at a pheasant by participating in the youth pheasant hunt on October 6 and 7. The rules for the youth hunt are simple. The hunters must have a valid hunting license and be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older while hunting. The season opens at noon on October 5. The goal of the youth pheasant hunt is to provide a mentored hunting opportunity to promote safe hunting practices, proper hunting ethics, and the sport of hunting, in general. One adult may accompany more than one youth hunter. To help the youth, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will release 50 pheasants at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area north of Buhl along the Snake River. Bag limits remain the same as the general season. The daily limit is three cocks, and the possession limit after the first day is six. At wildlife management areas where pheasants are stocked, the bag limits are two cocks and four after the first day. The general pheasant season for the Magic Valley Region opens October 20 and closes December 31. For more information on the youth pheasant hunt call 208-324-4359.