Oneida & Madison County Sportsmen Mentor Program is holding…

Oneida & Madison County Sportsmen Mentor Program is holding their 14th Annual Youth Goose Hunt

The Oneida County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Affiliated Conservation Clubs of Madison County, Region 6 and Region 7 Environmental Conservation Officers and the Oneida & Madison County NWTF are teaming up to offer a special goose hunt again this year. Following the successful youth in April 2024, the Oneida and Madison County Sportsmen and NWTF are following a similar plan to introduce youngsters who may not otherwise have the opportunity to goose hunt.

The dates are September 21st and 22nd 2024. Saturday, September 21st will be the meeting with parents, ECOs, Hunter Mentors, target practice and other preparation for the next day hunt. This day starts at 9 AM until done. The actual hunt will take place on Sunday, September 22nd Youngsters will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for goose hunting and then actually experience it with the guidance of an ECO or Hunter Mentor in the field.

The program is open to youth ages 12 to 18. A small game license and a HIP number is necessary for youngster’s age 12 to 15. They do not need to purchase a federal migratory bird hunting stamp for this hunt. Youth ages 16 and up will need a small game license a HIP number along with a federal migratory bird hunting stamp to hunt. The HIP number will be verified or obtained for all youth on Safety Day.

Also check out our web site www.cnymyhunts.org. You can also use the website to sign up for the goose hunt as well.

Interested participants should contact Scott Faulkner 315-225-0192, sf57cf59@gmail.com , ECO Steve Lakeman 315-734-0648 or ECO Ric Grisolini 607-316- 2574 for an application for this program. Also if you have any questions on the program. Space in the program is limited so be sure to register early.

The Oneida County & Madison County Sportsman Federation is proud to announce in conjunction with the National Wild Turkey Federation a 2024 Women’s Goose Hunt.

This hunt is aimed to bring women of the outdoors to hunt together, share experiences together, and provide women who may not have ever Goose hunted the opportunity to do so with experienced mentors. This hunt will be for Women 18yrs+ or older, with any level of skill and experience.

If interested, please contact Maureen Grisolini at 607-242-4825 or mgrisolini@yahoo.com or Scott Faulkner at (315) 225-0192 or sf57cf59@gmail.com

For more information, please visit: www.cnymyhunts.org