Resident and nonresident youth hunters and trappers ages 15 and younger may hunt and trap applicable game and furbearers, and hunt migratory birds in season without a hunting or trapping license for seven consecutive days starting the Saturday after Christmas. Please refer to the hunter orange clothing law section for guidelines. Hunter orange clothing must be worn by all hunters Dec. 28, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025 since youth hunters are also permitted to hunt deer with firearms at that time. Youth hunters must comply with all equipment regulations and bag limits for furbearers when hunting or trapping. Hunter education is not required for license-exempt hunters. Adults accompanying youth hunters/trappers during the free youth hunting and trapping week do not need a license if they are not hunting/trapping.