Mentored Youth Pheasant Hunt at Market Lake

Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a mentored pheasant hunt for youths on October 5 at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area north of Roberts. This is an opportunity for first time youth hunters ages 10 to 15 who do not have someone to take them hunting. Fish and Game will provide a mentor for the event and all equipment needed to participate. Because of the low natural reproduction of ring-necked pheasants, a non-native in Idaho, Fish and Game will stock birds before the event. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. on the Market lake Wildlife Management Area with a clay pigeon shoot to improve accuracy and evaluate competency. Anyone who demonstrates unsafe behavior will be excused from participation. All participants are required to purchase a junior hunting license before the hunt at a cost of $7.25, or a mentored hunt passport for $1.75. The junior hunting license purchase requires having passed a hunter education course. Participating youth must have transportation to and from Market Lake. Special accommodation can be made if necessary. Youths chosen to participate in this event will be contacted with exact details and directions. This is a great opportunity to get youths out into the field with an experienced guide. We will have lots of fun and create lifelong memories. Anyone interested in this event, or who knows a youth who is, please fill out an application at the Fish and Game office at 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls. Applications must be turned in by September 28. Space is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted. For questions contact James Brower at 208-525-7290 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-3529 (TDD) or by email at james.brower@idfg.idaho.gov.