Outdoor News: Hunt With Your Kid This Season!

Posted by Dan Carlson on Oct 15th 2020

Outdoor News: Hunt With Your Kid This Season!

Nebraska’s youth pheasant season includes Special Youth Hunts
The Oct. 24-25 statewide youth pheasant, quail, and partridge season for hunters ages 15 and younger provides an excellent opportunity to mentor new hunters. Read more HERE.

Ogallala hunter first to complete 2020 Nebraska Duck Slam
Matt Zvolanek of Ogallala went on a “pretty good little hunt” with his friend and friend’s father in the Sandhills recently. That hunt also allowed Zvolanek to become the first hunter to complete a 2020 Nebraska Duck Slam. Find out more HERE.

Idaho unveils program to let people try hunting with a mentor
Idaho’s Hunting Passport is part of Fish and Game’s mentored hunting program, which allows any first-time hunter, resident or nonresident, over the age of 8, to try hunting for a year with an adult mentor without first having to complete an Idaho hunter education course. The idea is to give beginners the opportunity to experience hunting along with an experienced hunter and then decide if they want to continue. Read more HERE.

NWTF Announces Virtual Convention and Sport Show for 2021
With concern for the safety and health of its members, partners and the public, the National Wild Turkey Federation announced its 45th annual Convention and Sport Show will be held virtually in February. Get the details HERE.

Record-breaking python caught in Florida
Two snake hunters reportedly wrangled the monster-sized snake on Friday, October 2 about 35 miles west of Miami. The snake measured 18.9 feet long. Which is longer than the average sized great white shark! See the picture HERE.

Boy shoots first perfect score in Smallbore Silhouette Invitational
Twelve-year-old Gavin Carrizales shot the first perfect score in history of the Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational on Sept. 26 at Pressey Wildlife Management Area south of Broken Bow. Learn more HERE.

Win a new gun from Taurus
Taurus, is offering the popular Raging Hunter big-bore revolver in a "ready-for-the-field" complete hunting package. It’s also offer you a chance to win one. Get the details HERE. See Nexgen Outfitters’ selection of new Taurus revolvers HERE.