Adam Auclair of Londonderry during Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend in 2018. Courtesy photo/New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

CONCORD – The state Fish and Game Department recently announced that this year’s statewide Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be held on Sept. 28-29.

Those participating must be 15 or younger and must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult who is 18 or older. Adult hunters must possess a regular New Hampshire hunting license, a New Hampshire migratory waterfowl license, a Federal Duck Stamp and a Harvest Information Program permit number. The mentoring adult may not hunt waterfowl. The youth hunter is not required to have a hunting license, Federal Duck Stamp or HIP permit number.

“The youth weekend is a great way to get kids involved in waterfowl hunting,” said Jessica Carloni, waterfowl biologist for the Fish and Game Department. “It provides them the opportunity to go with an adult who knows the sport at a time of year when it’s still fairly warm and good numbers of birds are around. Quality time spent with a child during youth weekend can help foster an appreciation for hunting and the environment.”

All regular season waterfowl regulations, including shooting hours and use of non-toxic shot apply during the youth weekend. Specific seasons and bag limits for various waterfowl are listed on the Fish and Game website at www.huntnh.com/hunting/waterfowl.html.