Or. Admin. Code § 635-074-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 635-074-0005 - Youth Participation

A youth may participate in the mentored youth hunter program, without first passing an approved hunter education program, provided the youth:

(1) Is nine through 15 years of age. At age 16, a youth is no longer eligible to participate in the mentored youth hunting program.

(2) Hunts while accompanied by a supervising hunter who is 21 years of age or older and who has a valid license and tag(s) for the dates, area and species being hunted.

(3) Registers for the mentored youth hunter program in a manner described by the department. Annual registration is required.

(4) Has in possession proof of registration as required by the department.

(5) Reviews and acknowledges understanding of material on safe hunting practices provided by the department.

(6) Follows all regulations regarding hunting in the given wildlife management unit, management area or location.

(7) Remains under the immediate control of the supervising hunter at all times while the youth is in possession of any legal weapon for the hunt.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-074-0005

DFW 69-2007, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-07; DFW 153-2017, amend filed 12/19/2017, effective1/1/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS: 497.360

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 497.360