States To Ease Youth Hunting Restrictions The future of hunting and shooting sports will be strengthened if special measures become law in several states. Bills easing youth age restrictions—a barrier to traditional outdoor lifestyles—are in the works in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Minnesota led the effort earlier this year with a new law that opened doors for youth turkey hunters. NSSF, National Wild Turkey Federation and U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance continue to urge such action through their Families Afield initiative.