Question: If my junior hunter is only 11 years old right now but his birthday is before opening day of the junior deer tag, may he apply for it now even though he is 11? He will be 12 on the day of the hunt.

Answer: Your son must be the required age by the drawing date in early June even if he turns 12 prior to the season. He will, however, be eligible to hunt in the junior hunt as a 16 year old because he will only be 15 on the drawing date during his last year of eligibility.