YOUTH & ADULT HUNTS
Youth & Adult hunts allow both an adult and youth to hunt together as a party. Youth & Adult hunts, along with youth age requirements, are shown as "Youth & Adult" in the Hunt Descriptions section of this guide. General rules are as follows:
• Youth must be less than 16 years of age on the day of the hunt.
• Unless otherwise stated, Hunter Safety Certification is not required for youth participating
in youth and adult permit hunting opportunities.
• Both the youth and properly licensed adult must apply for hunts as a party (Refer to
Application Procedures). Applicants who apply separately (not as a party) will not be
eligible for the draw.
• Both the youth and adult may hunt if awarded permits. The adult must maintain a proximity that enables them to monitor the activities of, and communicate with, the young hunter at all times.
Youth & Adult Hunt Overview
Johns River Lower Creek Tract
Named for the creek shown here, the Johns River Permit Hunt Game Lands Lower Creek Tract is a lush, high quality habitat located just north of Morganton, NC in Burke County. The area has some of the best deer and turkey hunting available in western North Carolina.