Getting youth outdoors in pursuit of squirrels, rabbits, and other small games is the focus of Take a Kid Hunting Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24. During the weekend, adult Minnesota residents accompanied by a youth younger than age 16 may hunt small game without a license. However, they must comply with open seasons, limits, and other regulations.
Hunting small game is a great way to introduce kids to hunting. Kids learn how to search for game signs, properly handle firearms, and access hunting land, all without too much time sitting still and being quiet. Anyone who wants to learn how to hunt can find helpful how-to guides on the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/gohunting), plus a recorded webinar about how to get started small game hunting (youtube.com/watch?v=Y-GP0ASgC0w). Small game hunting regulations are available on the Minnesota DNR webpage (mndnr.gov/hunting/smallgame).
