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The New American

| February 04, 2008 | Mass, Warren | COPYRIGHT 2008 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Several programs started by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to encourage hunting among young teens and children have paid unexpected dividends.

The Keystone State has a special six-day junior hunting season permitting youngsters ages 12 to 16 to hunt ring-necked pheasants and red, gray, black, and fox squirrels. The young hunters must be under varying levels of adult supervision, depending on their age. Another program, the Mentored Youth Hunting Program, allows children who are under the age of 12 the chance to hunt, albeit under more restrictions, such as the child must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 21 years old who must carry the child's ...

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