Spring turkey hunt for NY youths coming up next month

New York's youth turkey hunt is scheduled for April 21-22.

The youth hunt weekend will be held April 21 - 22, 2007.

+ Eligible hunters are youth 12, 13, 14, or 15 years of age, holding a junior hunting license and a turkey permit.

+ All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult, as required by law for a junior hunting license.

+ Youth 12 or 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or relative over 21 years of age, with written permission from their parent or legal guardian.

+ Youth 14 or 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or an adult over 18 years of age, with written permission from their parent or legal guardian.

+ The accompanying adult must have a current hunting license and turkey permit. He/She may assist the youth hunter (including calling), but may not carry a firearm or longbow, or kill or attempt to kill a wild turkey during the youth hunt.

+ The youth hunt is for spring turkey hunting only and is a two day weekend hunt. The youth hunt will always precede the start of the regular season by at least 3 days and is available wherever the spring turkey season is open.

+ The bag limit for the youth hunt is one bearded bird. This bird becomes part of the youth's regular season bag limit of two bearded birds. A second bird may be taken beginning May 1st.

+ All other wild turkey hunting regulations remain in effect.