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Grandfather with his grandson and granddaughter, on a turkey hunt. (Photo courtesy NSSF)
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is expected to sign legislation passed by the state's House of Representatives yesterday that will allow new hunters to go afield under the guidance of a licensed adult mentor before taking a hunter education course. Upon the bill's signing, North Carolina will become the 35th state to enact Families Afield legislation.
The law will establish a Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit that is available to persons of all ages, making it possible for youth or adult newcomers to try hunting if accompanied by a licensed adult hunter or a license-exempt landowner.
While Families Afield was designed to encourage youth to...