10-30-2012, 10:48 PM
hunting is alot like fishing. you have to know some things about your quarry. where do they live, what do they eat? time of day/year will dictate how and where to hunt them. Just like different species of fish, some animals will be easier to find and bag. i would stick with those for starters. While fishing, kids dont care whether they catch chubs, or tiger muskie, as long as something is tugging on the end of their line. The same is true with hunting.
I if i were taking a youngster out, i would start with something like ducks, rabbits, or dove. there should be plenty of action to keep a young hunter interested, and wanting to go back for more. With minimal expense in expense in gear, fuel, licenses, applications, time off, etc..
Just like fishing, pick up a proclamation and know the laws for the animal(s) you pursue.
Hunters education will be a must. As a kid, i enjoyed every minute of anything to do with hunting...including my hunters safety course.
If you have a friend who's a hunter, he/she will be able to smooth out the learning curve ALOT. Just like fishing, there are too may species out there to have the time, knowledge, and $$ to pursue them all. Just like fishing, there is a direct correlation between time spent in the field, and eventual success. Good hunting spots(especially for big game) are tough to come by, and people can be tight lipped, for good reason.
Practicing with the weapon of choice will be very important for safety reasons, ethical and quick kills, not to mention alot of fun for a young hunter. gun hunts make it a little easier to get within effective range, therefore you may find a young hunter will have success in the field more often. A .22 is a great place to start, or a soft recoiling 20 gauge shotgun. The biggest concern is that the hunter can accurately shoot, and safely handle the weapon. safety is ALWAYS first. make sure you know it, and teach it to the young hunter constantly.There are a bunch of youth model guns out there. the guys at the sporting goods stores can help you with that.
The youth hunts are a great way to get the kids exposed to hunting, and can get you rubbing shoulders with people who are in the know. check out the DWR web site, there is a bunch of opportunity out there for sportsmen under 16. Big and small game hunts abound for young hunters.
Anyway, I Hope this helps give you some traction. good luck!
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I if i were taking a youngster out, i would start with something like ducks, rabbits, or dove. there should be plenty of action to keep a young hunter interested, and wanting to go back for more. With minimal expense in expense in gear, fuel, licenses, applications, time off, etc..
Just like fishing, pick up a proclamation and know the laws for the animal(s) you pursue.
Hunters education will be a must. As a kid, i enjoyed every minute of anything to do with hunting...including my hunters safety course.
If you have a friend who's a hunter, he/she will be able to smooth out the learning curve ALOT. Just like fishing, there are too may species out there to have the time, knowledge, and $$ to pursue them all. Just like fishing, there is a direct correlation between time spent in the field, and eventual success. Good hunting spots(especially for big game) are tough to come by, and people can be tight lipped, for good reason.
Practicing with the weapon of choice will be very important for safety reasons, ethical and quick kills, not to mention alot of fun for a young hunter. gun hunts make it a little easier to get within effective range, therefore you may find a young hunter will have success in the field more often. A .22 is a great place to start, or a soft recoiling 20 gauge shotgun. The biggest concern is that the hunter can accurately shoot, and safely handle the weapon. safety is ALWAYS first. make sure you know it, and teach it to the young hunter constantly.There are a bunch of youth model guns out there. the guys at the sporting goods stores can help you with that.
The youth hunts are a great way to get the kids exposed to hunting, and can get you rubbing shoulders with people who are in the know. check out the DWR web site, there is a bunch of opportunity out there for sportsmen under 16. Big and small game hunts abound for young hunters.
Anyway, I Hope this helps give you some traction. good luck!
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