Trails to Remain Open for Youth/Novice Hunting Weekend
Sharing the Outdoors!
With the guidance of the Landowner Advisory Committee, KTA has made the decision to remain open for the 2023 Youth/ Novice Hunting weekend, October 21-22. The trail network will close for the season on October 31st.
In 2021, prior to Youth Hunting Weekend, the KTA Landowner Advisory Committee held an in-depth and deliberative meeting to discuss the potential closure of trails during youth/novice hunting weekend. Local game Warden, Cody Jackman of East Haven, was available to share and answer questions. We learned that in Vermont, written permission must be sought from the Landowner by the youth or novice hunter to participate in that weekend and they must be accompanied by an unarmed adult with a valid hunting license. According to Nicole Meier with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s hunter education program, “People enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and as long as everyone treats each other with respect, there are rarely conflicts. With a little planning, hunters and other outdoor recreationists can both safely and courteously enjoy their pursuits and share the woods without any issues,” said Meier. “Everyone should feel welcome in the woods at any time of year,”
If you are planning to hit the trails during youth/novice hunting weekend, with respect for the shared use, we encourage you to:
- Wear bright colors
- Plan outings closer to the middle of the day when the lighting is best.
- Favor high-use public areas or trails.
More info on youth hunting weekend and sharing the outdoors can be found on the State’s Fish & Wildlife youth hunting site. And VT’s Fish & Wildlife site on sharing the outdoors.
We appreciate your support.
Please email info@kindomtrails.org with any questions.
