Youth hunters age 12-13 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or relative over the age of 21 with written permission from the parent or guardian. Youth hunters age 14-15 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or person over the age of 18 with written permission from the parent or guardian. Shooting hours for Youth Waterfowl Hunt Day are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, the same as during regular waterfowl seasons. In the Lake Champlain Zone only, the daily limit may include no more than 4 goldeneye. Several waterfowl identification courses are offered by DEC and organized sporting groups.
All courses are free and open to the public.
In previous years, only one Youth Waterfowl Hunt Day was offered in each zone, in accordance with federal regulations.