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Francis Skalicky

It’s hoped that two upcoming youth-only hunting events will provide young hunters with an opportunity to get interested in the outdoors. At the same time, it’s hoped these two-day hunting events will give veteran hunters a chance to pass on their love of the outdoors to the next generation.

The two events I’m referring to are Missouri’s youth-only quail season, which will be Oct. 25-26, and the state’s youth-only pheasant season, which will be the same weekend.

Missouri’s youth-only quail season is open to hunters ages 6-15. Youths who are not hunter-education certified must hunt in the immediate presence of a properly licensed adult. In those instances, the adult may not hunt quail — only the child may do so. The daily bag limit is eight and the possession limit is 16.  Full Story

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