Youth Hunting in Ontario question

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I'm aware of the hunting apprentice program for young hunters 12 to 18 but what about people who want to bring their children or siblings along for a hunt?

Is there a provision that allows children to 'assist' in the hunt without a license? Would a CO write up a violation on a 10 year old child???
 
mat2312 said:
I'm aware of the hunting apprentice program for young hunters 12 to 18 but what about people who want to bring their children or siblings along for a hunt?

Is there a provision that allows children to 'assist' in the hunt without a license? Would a CO write up a violation on a 10 year old child???
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I asked the same question myself a few years ago.

I had a buddy that wanted to tag along on a deer hunt to see what it was all about.

The consevation officer's answer was: Anyone can join you and watch (but not shoot or carry a gun if not licenced). However, they are not allowed to dog (or chase) an animal or be part of a deer drive, as that is considered harassing/hunting the animal. But, up in your tree stand with you, or sitting with you on your watch is just fine.

My wife drops off my 3 girls (5,7,9) for the last two days of my deer hunt, and they have a great time in the woods. I am hoping this two days a year offsets the Disney movies version of reality that animals talk, dance, and have feelings just like people do.:rolleyes: My girls also get to see how and where their sausages, hamburger and their favourite meat pies come from.

Take your kids hunting and enjoy the outdoors!!:)
 
I used to get 2 days a year off school to sit with my dad in his tree stand was the best time ever. I can hardy wait till my little girl can come with me its going to be awesome! I hope she enjoys it like I did.
 
Thanks for the response guys! I was worried that I'd get in trouble if my little brother was underage and came with me this year while deer hunting.
 
no I bring friends with me quite often on my hunts (adults). He is not allowed to carry the gun or anything. but he enjoys the walk. And then when we find sandpits or something I do let him shoot the gun at targets that I setup (ps we Rough Grouse hunt mainly).

I used to go "hunting" with my dad all the time when I was a kid, so did all my brothers and sister.

There is no problem with it.
 
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