Can you put your young kids in for draw units?

[Ried#3]

I’m not an expert by any means. I have young boys 9 and 7 who will be interested in hunting. Can i get their name in and start building points for some awesome units or will I have to wait till they are actually old enough to go? I’m thinking 18-22 age timeframe before I kick the bucket!

 

[TXinTN]

Minimum age to buy points and/or hunt varies state to state. Just gotta check the regs in the state you’re interested in. Welcome to the forum!

 

[Ried#3]

Thank you! I guess to be more specific if you could start applying anywhere at a young age where would it be? And is it even legal at a young age? That part i guess I will need to do some research.

 

[Magnum Sherpa]

As was said in the first reply, different states have different minimum ages for applying for preference and/or bonus points. I believe Montana now has no minimum age for bonus points. Generally, you can’t actually put your kids in for a “draw unit” unless they will be of legal hunting age when the season opens. You wouldn’t want your child to draw a tag if they will be too young to legally hunt.

 

[Brotherhood]

I think some states are 10 and some are 12, as Magnum said, gotta take a look at each state. The regs are pretty specific and easy to find info. I think Arizona is 10.

 

[Ried#3]

Thanks guys. I just had a wild hair thinking about it and thought I would throw it out there.

 

[Brotherhood]

Thanks guys. I just had a wild hair thinking about it and thought I would throw it out there.

If they make the age cut put them in for points.

 

[8andcounting]

I started buying bonus points in Montana for my son when he was 1 . When he’s 12 and able to draw a bull permit he’s gonna have a good shot

 

[dcopas78]

I started buying bonus points in Montana for my son when he was 1 . When he’s 12 and able to draw a bull permit he’s gonna have a good shot

I started with my oldest (4 yrs) last year in Montana and will be starting his younger brother (6 months) this year.

 

[NoWiser]

This thread is depressing. But, I'll be doing the same with my kiddos as soon as they reach the required ages.