Get in the field before general hunting seasons open
Imagine walking through a beautiful field of golden grasses with your dog when suddenly a flurry of wings explodes in front of you! Youth pheasant and quail hunting seasons are perfect opportunities for experiences just like this!
These special seasons are designed just for young hunters and often offer a chance to get in the field before general hunting seasons open. These special seasons are a great opportunity to learn and enjoy upland hunting in a fun and educational way.
Below is a comprehensive list of youth upland hunting seasons across the country. Check your state’s hunting regulations for more information.
» Youth pheasant season: November 18-19, 2024
» Youth quail season: November 18-24, 2024
» Junior pheasant day: October 12, 2024
» Florida does not have a youth hunting season, but does run a “Youth Hunting Program of Florida” that pairs youth hunters and mentors with private landowners who open their property for educational hunts.
» Youth Pheasant Season: October 5-11, 2024
» Youth Pheasant Season: October 19-20, 2024
» Youth Pheasant and Quail Seasons: November 2-3, 2024
» Youth Pheasant Season: September 7, 14, 21, and October 5, 12
» Youth Pheasant and Quail Season: October 26-27, 2024
» Youth Pheasant Season: September 21-22, 2024
» Youth Pheasant, Quail, and Partridge Season: October 19-20, 2024
» New Jersey holds both a Youth Upland Bird Day as well as a Youth Pheasant Season.
(At the time of this writing the dates had not yet been announced)
» Youth Pheasant Season: October 5, 2024
» Youth Small Game Season: October 19-20, 2024 and October 26-27, 2024
(includes pheasant and all other legal game which is in season)
» Youth Pheasant Season: October 12-19, 2024
» Youth Pheasant Season: October 12-13, 2024
» Youth Quail Season : Nov. 23, 2024
(Private land only)
» Youth Pheasant Season: September 28 – October 6, 2024
» Youth Upland Season : September 14-15, 2024
(includes pheasant, chukar, California quail, bobwhite quail, and gray partridge)
» Wyoming holds several youth pheasant seasons. See wgfd.wyo.gov/regulations for more information.
(Dates vary depending on zones)
*Season dates are subject to regulatory changes occurring at the time of posting. Ages for youth seasons vary from state to state. Please refer to state wildlife websites for the most up to date, accurate information.
This story is an online companion to the “Youth Hunting Seasons” article that was published in the Fall 2024 issue of Forever Outdoors.