Thread: Boys first hunt

I agree with all of the above . When we started taking our kids out bush for day walks at a very young age it was all about getting them involved as much as possible . Don't just take him as an observer . And be prepared for several lost opportunities to take a shot , in favour of letting the lad watch the animals for a while if any seen , and explain all you are doing , what you are seeing , why you approach from a certain angle etc . Make it a learning experience first and foremost .
And snacks are top priority . Even now my young teenage daughter damn near needs a trailer to carry just her snack food for a day trip , let alone her actual meals . Believe me , there will be hell to pay if you don't have enough calories to stuff 'em with . The quickest way to ruin a walkabout .....

My daughter is now 14 and has been hunting with Dad and family since age 5 on day walks . She now is a "fully qualified" hunter capable of shooting , skinning , gutting , boning out and determined to carry out anything she shoots by herself . All because we got them involved in the whole process since day one .
i am not allowed to help anymore unless specifically asked .

I have become the observer ....