Attempting to Attract Young WV Hunters
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Posted: 11:30 AM Sep 6, 2010
Attempting to Attract Young WV Hunters
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)
West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources is hoping a special youth hunting day attracts a new generation of participants to the sport.
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West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources is hoping a special youth hunting day attracts a new generation of participants to the sport.

During the one-day hunt October 2, kids ages eight to 14 will be allowed to hunt any small game animal, as long as they're accompanied by a licensed adult hunter. In the past, the agency has offered a similar hunt for squirrels.

This year, the DNR says kids can hunt squirrels, rabbits, grouse, quail, crows, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, raccoons and snowshoe hares. Deer, turkey, bear, boar and migratory game birds are off limits.

DNR biologist Scott Warner tells the "Charleston Gazette" that the aim is to reverse the decline in the number of young hunters in West Virginia.

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