Took my nephew out "hunting" today

[supr78nova]

My 8 year old nephew asked me awhile back if he could go hunting wiith me, but I'm not sure how well he would handle seeing a deer killed in person decided to take him to 6 Mile Run State Park in zone 14 where I shot a nice 7 pointer last year. It's only about 10 minutes from where they are in Somerset, so it was pretty convenient.

 

We got him a suction cup bow and arrow set for Christmas and he had been practicing every day to prepare for today. He was really excited about going "hunting" all week so I picked up some camo face paint, a camo jacket, a pair of rubber boots, a pair of binos, etc.

 

I didn't take any weapon today, we just went for a 3 hour walk in the woods and found plenty of deer sign. Located quite a few scrapes, a bunch of rubs, tracks and scat galore, deer trails, other hunters empty treestands, trail cameras, a crossbow bolt with broadhead, etc. He even found a couple of fawn deer skulls.

 

We both had a great time and I was very pleasantly surprised that he didn't complain once about getting pricked by the occasional sticker bush or legs that were tired from walking. Probably could have stayed out longer but he needed to be back by 3:15pm. I'm going to try to bring him with me to the property that I hunt in zone 12 and maybe sit in the ground blind and watch some deer stop by and eat some corn .

 

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[Coyoteslayer]

Nice good job bringing the youngster. If noone takes them they wont learn. I take my son at least 3 times a week to run my trap line with me. Plus by sharing these moments with him you have solidified coolest uncle award. Well done sir 

[Stewey]

Very cool 

[iluv2hunt]

Good job introducing him to the outdoors!!! Dont make the sits to long. I made that mistake with both my boys.

[supr78nova]

Good job introducing him to the outdoors!!! Dont make the sits to long. I made that mistake with both my boys.

I was figuring maybe 2 or 3 hours in the ground blind tops. The blind is 30 yards from a feeder, so he should see something in an afternoon sit from maybe 2 or 3 -5pm

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[Coyoteslayer]

My son asked how come we never see a deer. Because you never stop talking! It’s the best times. Cherish it brother.

[Live to Hunt]

Very cool indeed 

[Coyoteslayer]

We all hike with weapons more than we hunt. 

[CatchinDeers243]

Great introduction.... I’m in a similar boat. My nephew turns ten next year and is always asking me about hunting. My brother in law and father in law do not hunt so I am the only connection he has to the sport. My sister in law is iffy on guns so I plan on taking it nice and easy.

[Joeybeets]

Well done get kids out into the outdoors and make it fun for them.  The actual hunting aspect can come later.

[bushden]

Nice but they are hard to keep still in a blind at that age, even with an IPAD in hand.

[Coyoteslayer]

@CatchinDeers243 part of hunting is guns. Stress to her gun safety is first and foremost.most women don’t hunt and have no clue. They think we walk in throwing guns in the air and then have a shootout with the deer lol. Once u explain it and you’re right work it in slow. They’re usually receptive Many activities in the woods not just hunting. Shed hunting awesome with kids.

[Coyoteslayer]

I have fewer guns on me when I hunt than I do when I’m home lol.

[LPJR]

Job well done! Great day out with him. 

[Coyoteslayer]

He will remember it forever.