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Yes, Connecticut offers youth hunting days for turkey hunting. These days are designed to give young hunters experience and a chance to harvest a turkey in a controlled environment. The specific dates for youth hunting days may vary.
Youth Hunting Days in Connecticut
Youth hunting days for turkey hunting in Connecticut are typically scheduled on designated weekends in the spring. For the 2023-2024 season, the youth turkey hunting day was on April 20-21, 2024. The dates for the 2024-2025 season have not been announced yet. Young hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult at all times during these designated days.
Licenses and Permits
To participate in the youth turkey hunting day in Connecticut, young hunters (ages 12-15) must have a valid youth hunting license. This license is free for Connecticut residents under the age of 16. Non-resident youth hunters must obtain a non-resident youth hunting license, which is also free. However, these young hunters will need to purchase a non-resident hunting license for the regular season.
Regulations and Gear
During the youth turkey hunting day, young hunters can harvest one bearded turkey per day. The bag limit for the entire season remains one bearded turkey per hunter. The spring gobbler season typically runs from April 20 to May 26 in Connecticut. Young hunters must follow all regulations and guidelines set by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for hunting and handling wild turkeys.
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