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Offline redleg11b

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No game, but great time
« on: November 27, 2012, 09:35:57 AM »
I worked the last two mornings and couldn't capitalize on opening day here in PA.  I was able to leave early today and took the Handi out ... And something more special too.  I was trying to cut fresh sign and track, but there was none to be found.  My special package kept picking up the first snow of the year and got his gloves wet so we quit early.  We had a great time though regardless.  I was able to show him a few day old big buck track, fresh turkey tracks, a couple scrapes, and a rub on a 4" diameter sapling.  He had fun and because of that, I did too.  One of these days we'll get one together, until then we can just keep building his woodmanship and knowlede of the different kind of game out there.
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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 09:39:46 AM »
Awesome investment, good luck on future adventures.
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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 04:33:58 PM »
That's what it's all about.

I've had a great time hunting small game with my 10 year old son this year. We've done some deer hunting but it usually doesn't take him long to ask if we can hunt squirrels instead. Deer are tough to come by where I live and we can only shoot bucks so I let him pick what he wants to hunt. The main thing is that we're in the woods together.
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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2012, 11:34:20 AM »
Get the kid a small back pack. (School book bag will work).  Let him carry his own water bottle, extra gloves(two pairs), and extra socks (for when he steps in the wet puddles).   Keep it to that only so there is no real weight to tire the kid out.  You carry the snacks, and they will also be needed to keep him happy when his little stomach says he's hungry.  With water, snacks, dry gloves, and dry socks, you can keep a kid out for a long time.  Dry, warm, and interested, and they are happy.     

From and old Dad that went through this not all that long ago.
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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012, 05:11:08 AM »
Quote from: Doublebass73 on November 27, 2012, 04:33:58 PM
That's what it's all about.

I've had a great time hunting small game with my 10 year old son this year. We've done some deer hunting but it usually doesn't take him long to ask if we can hunt squirrels instead. Deer are tough to come by where I live and we can only shoot bucks so I let him pick what he wants to hunt. The main thing is that we're in the woods together.

Darn tootin!!!

Best of luck for the rest of the season!

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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2012, 05:09:46 AM »
Quote from: redleg11b on November 27, 2012, 09:35:57 AM
I worked the last two mornings and couldn't capitalize on opening day here in PA.  I was able to leave early today and took the Handi out ... And something more special too.  I was trying to cut fresh sign and track, but there was none to be found.  My special package kept picking up the first snow of the year and got his gloves wet so we quit early.  We had a great time though regardless.  I was able to show him a few day old big buck track, fresh turkey tracks, a couple scrapes, and a rub on a 4" diameter sapling.  He had fun and because of that, I did too.  One of these days we'll get one together, until then we can just keep building his woodmanship and knowlede of the different kind of game out there.
That's what being a parent is all about! You keep taking him out, and one day, he will get his first deer and memories with his dad, that no one will ever be able to replace.
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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2012, 06:50:30 AM »
Idid the same with my little special package las t weekend and was able to get her her first deer in our litle spot behind the hose here  in LA lower Ala that is.She is only 4 so had to have Alittle help From her pop pop but she is realy into it and I could not ask for better hunting companion.memories that will last forever.   

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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2012, 10:06:12 AM »
Congrats on the little one's first deer.  The memories are irreplaceable for sure. 
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Re: No game, but great time
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2012, 10:14:31 AM »
 Good on you man.  And great advice from Sourdough too.
 
 
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