Minn. announces 2010 special youth deer season

Minnesota has announced details of its special early youth deer season for 2010.

Youth from 10 to 15 years old can hunt in a special deer season that runs from Thursday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 24. It's offered in 12 deer permit areas of southeastern Minnesota and 15 permit areas of northwestern Minnesota. It happens when most schools are on break.

The main firearms deer opener is Nov. 6. Participating in the youth season does not preclude young people from hunting in the regular season, but any deer they harvest count against their season bag limit.

Youth must meet all firearms safety rules, buy a license and use the appropriate firearm for their permit area. An adult mentor must accompany the youth but may not hunt or carry a gun.

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Online: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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