Youth Gun Season
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This doesn't even seem fair... I highly doubt a shot actually gets fired, but it's fun to think about. I've taken them every year since we moved here. One time I let Kody take a shot and that was only because it was a giant, once in a lifetime kind of deer. I don't think any of them are old/mature enough to understand the taking of a life. That's just my feelings, and they are my kids, so that's what they get. Right now it's to keep them interested and fun to them. It could all change this year though. Kody has been talking about providing dinner for everyone on this coming turkey day. This kid has a huge heart and hasn't said anything besides providing food. THAT's the kind of things I've been wanting to hear!
These kids are full of them. Christine is doing a hell of a job raising them! Lol
I would agree 100% LOL. HOWEVER, Christine is not taking them hunting this weekend. Its a 2 person job brother. You teach them the man shit. Teach the boys how to treat a woman, be an example to your daughter of what kind of man she should be looking for, once she is 30. LOL.
Lol. I think we both know I do my part.
Back on subject. Does anyone remember a gun season with good weather? The ODNR has been using that as an excuse for 10 years...
This is a personal decision for all of us. You know what is best for your kids. Garrett and I had several conversations before he was ever in the trigger seat. I wanted him to fully understand what he was going to be doing. If he didn't grasp the fact he might take another life, he wouldn't have been holding a weapon. To each their own. We are their examples. Good or bad.
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I gave both of my kids the talk about killing. I tried to stress it was kinda a big deal. Madison decided not to shoot when the opportunity did arise, has no interest in the outdoor world at this point. Mason, on the other hand, will blow lungs out the opposite side every time he gets the chance, wants to kill and fry most every fish he catches, etc. However, when he looked at the bloodied carcass of his first deer, I saw it in his face... he felt the same elation and regret that anyone with a soul should feel, and he was only 7. I think most young kids will understand what they have done when they see the formerly graceful deer laying dead due to their efforts. I have seen, however, older kids with their first kill be completely disrespectful in an effort to be "manly". I have no issue explaining that is improper behavior...
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I think the TV shows have had a lot to do with the over the top celebrations. I don't mind showing emotion as long as it is genuine. My kids have from the time they could walk helped me gut/skin/butcher deer so they are quite used to it. I think my daughter was a little over 2 in this picture. She saw me shoot this one when the dogs brought the rabbit around.
Back to the original topic!!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE TOMORROW!!! We are getting packed now to head down to camp. Usually can't post down there, so I hope to see some big bucks with some kids behind them when I check in tomorrow evening.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE TOMORROW!!! We are getting packed now to head down to camp. Usually can't post down there, so I hope to see some big bucks with some kids behind them when I check in tomorrow evening.
Jake_C
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My oldest son is 2.5, so I guess I still have a couple of years, but man... I can't wait! He already asks if he can "go hunt deers" with me every time he sees me loading up the truck. I wont wish their time away, but I'm definitely excited for both of my boys to be ready to go with me.
Extra Luck TOO All the youth hunters. Hope they fulfill big dreams today. Got a feeling Brian will have a close encounter today as well. Good Luck !
