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Youth Mentor Hunting Programs Scheduled for Hearing in Wisconsin

Friday, January 11, 2008

On Thursday, January 10, State Representative Scott Gunderson (R-83) introduced AB672, legislation to establish a Youth/Mentored hunting program in Wisconsin.  Thanks to activism by NRA members, this legislation was able to obtain enough co-sponsors to be enrolled as a bill and receive a public hearing on Wednesday, January 16 by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.

AB672 is similar to last year’s Youth/ Mentored hunting bill in that it will provide first-time hunters a “try before you buy” opportunity to get the full experience of hunting before committing to a hunter education course.  The bill requires a new hunter to be accompanied by a licensed hunter who is at least 18 years of age, and who is always within arms reach, with only one gun allowed between the two of them.  This bill will also lower the hunting age in Wisconsin from 12 to 10.  

States that allow hunters to start at earlier ages have a better safety record than states with higher minimum ages.  States with lower age minimums also have a higher rate of hunter participation and retention, which helps the state in wildlife conservation efforts.

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 16 at 10:00 AM in 417 North (GAR Hall) at the State Capitol. 
Please make plans to attend this hearing to show support for this important legislation.  It you are unable to attend, please contact the members of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and respectfully urge them to support AB672 to ensure Wisconsin’s hunting heritage.

Committee on Natural Resources

State Representative Scott Gunderson, Chairman (R-83)
(608) 266-3363, (888) 534-0083
[email protected] 

State Representative Jim Ott, Vice-Chair (R-23)
(608) 266-0486, (888) 534-0023
[email protected] 

State Representative Garey Bies (R-1)
(608) 266-5350
[email protected] 

State Representative Daniel LeMahieu (R-59)
(608) 266-9175, (888) 534-0059
[email protected] 

State Representative Mary Williams (R-59)
(608) 266-7506
[email protected] 

State Representative Terry Moulton (R-68)
(608) 266-9172
[email protected] 

State Representative Lee Nerison (R-96)
(608) 266-3534, (888) 534-0096
[email protected] 

State Representative Jeffrey Mursau (R-36)
(608) 266-3780
[email protected] 

State Representative Spencer Black (D-77)
(608) 266-7521
[email protected] 

State Representative Louis Molepske (D-71)
(608) 267-9649, (888) 534-0071
[email protected] 

State Representative John Steinbrink (D-65)
(608) 266-0455
[email protected] 

State Representative Ann Hraychuck (D-68)
(608) 267-2365
[email protected] 

State Representative Gary Hebl (D-46)
(608) 266-7678
[email protected] 

State Representative Cory Mason (D-62)
(608) 266-0634
[email protected] 

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