Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon.

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  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Accompanied" means at a distance within which visual and verbal communication is maintained for the purposes of advising and assisting.
    • (b)
      • (i) "Electronic device" means a mechanism powered by electricity that allows communication between two or more people.
      • (ii) "Electronic device" includes a mobile telephone or two-way radio.
    • (c) "Verbal communication" means the conveyance of information through speech that does not involve an electronic device.
  • (2) A person younger than 14 years old who is hunting with any weapon shall be accompanied by:
    • (a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or
    • (b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.
  • (3) A person younger than 16 years old who is hunting big game with any weapon shall be accompanied by:
    • (a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or
    • (b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.
  • (4) A person who is at least 14 years old but younger than 16 years old shall be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old while hunting wildlife, other than big game, with any weapon.




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