kids under 16 needing fed duck stamp

[Randy Clark]

talking to a guy at the ramp at lake jessup today as fwc was checking him out and the officer asked his nephew if he had a duck stamp and the no cost migratory game permit. the boy said no and that he thought he didnt need it because you dont need the licensce until you are 16 the officer replied that that was a state law regarding state liscenes not fed duck stamps never new this luckily it was just a warning

[whistlingwings]

Children under the age of 16 when accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult are exempt. Read below cut form the 2005-2006 Regulations. The FWC officers are often mistaken on the laws they are supposed to enforce :rolleyes:
The last line answers your question


LICENSE AND PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions from Hunting Licenses, Florida Waterfowl Permits, Turkey
Permits, WMA Permits, Archery Permits, Muzzleloading Gun Permits and
Migratory Bird Permits are:
• Anyone hunting in their county of residence on their homestead, homestead
of their spouse or minor child, or minor child hunting on the
homestead of their parents.
• Florida residents age 65 or older possessing proof of age and residency
or Resident Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificates.Residents age 65 or older may obtain, at no cost, complimentary hunting
and fishing certificates from county tax collectors’ offices.
• Georgia residents age 65 or older possessing Georgia Honorary
Hunting and Fishing Certificates and proof of age.
• Florida residents possessing Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting
and Fishing Certificates. Applications for these certificates are available
from county tax collectors’ offices or at MyFWC.com/ada.
• Florida residents in the U.S. Armed Services not stationed in Florida,
while home on leave with orders for 30 days or less.
• Children under age 16. They also are exempt from federal duck
stamps.

[Pirate91]

Got checked by the GW on opening day with my 14 yo stepson. He asked how old he was and we told went on his merry way. He hunts on my license until 16.

[Randy Clark]

wellthis guy was handing out warnings and since i had to rig a plug for my shotgun went from 3 1/2" shell last week to 2 3/4" this week forgot the plug used part of a clothespin and it got hung up recieved a warning for that thank god it was thanksgiving didnt have any 3 1/2 " hulls in the boat went home found the plug and installed it that was really stupid to forget to do

[whistlingwings]

I would send a copy of the warning, along with a copy of the regulations to the regional FFWCC office for your area and ask that the officer be informed of the correct regulations.

[David B]

Concur, Send a copy of the warnig along with a copy of the regs. Education of all is a good thing.

[Randy Clark]

it was another guys kid i got a warning for and was extremely grateful because of the plug issue

[DUCKWHACKER]

Good info. I will be takin' a ten year old after Christmas so thats good to know.