Youth Hunting Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has signed recently passed legislation that allows hunters younger than 12 years of age, in the company of an adult certified in hunter education, to try turkey hunting. The program goes into effect in time for this fall's turkey season, which uses a lottery system to draw permits. Only the youth hunter need have a tag. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a proposed law has been introduced in the state House that would create an apprentice hunting license for prospective hunters of any age. Prior to completing a hunter education course, apprentice hunters under the tutelage of an accomplished adult licensee already certified in hunter education could sample the thrill of hunting. Action on the bill is not expected until the fall. In both cases, by providing a positive experience as the incentive to make the investment of time and money required to become hunter ed certified and equipped for hunting, the number of licensed hunters is expected to increase.