Iowa has an annual two-day pheasant hunting season for residents of the state who are 15 or younger and it’s coming up this weekend. The young hunters do not have to buy a state hunting license, but they must hunt under the direct supervision of an adult who has one. The Pheasants Forever chapter in Delaware County is sponsoring a hunt for rooster pheasants this Saturday for kids who are 12, 13, 14 or 15. Kevin Lamphier who’s from Delhi, is a member of the chapter. He says the day will start with a gun safety talk, followed by a trap shoot.

State law allows a youth hunter during this special season to bag just one bird per day.

The Delaware County Pheasants Forever chapter provides the shells, but does not provide the guns for the the hunt. It will be held on a farm near Ryan and Lamphier says up to 25 kids can participate.