All hunters 17 years and younger must take and pass a Hunter Education Class before hunting. Exceptions for youth age 9-13 participating in the Mentor Youth Hunter Program (MYHP)
To hunt big game
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Youth 12 to 17 need a Youth License and all necessary tags, and must be age 12 by the time of their hunt. (Youth License includes Angler, Hunter, Shellfish, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement for $10)
To hunt upland birds and waterfowl
- Youth 13 and younger must answer HIP questions so the HIP validation appears on their license.
- Youth 14 to 17 must purchase the correct bird stamp and answer the corresponding HIP questions.
- Youth 16 to 17 hunting waterfowl, must buy a federal duck stamp along with a Youth License, waterfowl bird stamp and the waterfowl HIP validation.
To hunt turkey
- Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, all hunters ages 12 and older need a Youth License (includes Angler, Hunter, Shellfish, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement)
- Youth hunters must also purchase the Juvenile Turkey Tag ($10.50).
To hunt small game (rabbits and squirrels)
- Youth 11 and younger do NOT need a license.
- Youth 12 to 17 need a Youth License.
Point Saver Program
- Youth 9 to 17 can apply for point savers by purchasing a Youth License (includes Angler, Hunter, Shellfish, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement)
To fish for trout, warmwater fish, marine species other than salmon and Pacific halibut
- Youth 11 and younger no NOT need a license.
- Youth 12 to 17 need a Youth License (includes Angler, Hunter, Shellfish, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement)
To fish for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and Pacific halibut
- Youth 11 and younger need a FREE Youth Angling License and must purchase a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag.
- Youth 12 to 17 must purchase a Youth License and a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag.
To crab or clam
- Youth 11 and younger do NOT need a license.
- Youth 12 to 17 must purchase a Youth License (includes Angler, Hunter, Shellfish, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement)
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Youth Hunting Opportunities |
