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Wisconsin Lowers Hunting Age to 10
Would you let your 10-year-old go hunting? Credit: Photodisc
Wisconsin 10-year-olds can now legally carry guns -- at least into the woods.
Previously, kids in Wisconsin had to be at least 12 years old to hunt with supervision and 14 to hunt ...
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