14 year old disgusted he can't kill animals
Some Want to Allow Kids to Hunt Deer at 12
By DAVE KOLPACK
Associated Press Writer
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Jeffrey Sapa turned 14 years old just one week after the deer hunting season - a week too late for him to qualify for a hunting license.
His stepfather, Lee Bratlie, and other outdoor enthusiasts in North Dakota believe young hunters like Jeffrey should not have to wait so long to go on their first deer hunt. They want to lower the minimum age requirement for shooting big game from 14 years to 12 - a move they also say would help recruit young hunters.
"He's really disappointed and disgusted," said Bratlie, of Drayton. "He passed his hunter education class with flying colors, but he still has to wait another year."
North Dakota is one of four states that require deer gun hunters to be at least 14 years old. Two of those states, Michigan and Utah, are considering legislation to lower the age.