I used too love the Danner Quarry work boot when it was a USA boot, since they've moved manufacturing of these across the water I hate them with a violent loathing. Uncomfortable, heavy feeling, stink like no other. Miss the good ones.
All mine have started wild meat at around a year. You'd probably want to stear clear of wild pork and bear for a while longer just because of the risk of trichinosis in those meats. I eat them both, but wouldn't risk a toddler on it.
That story was almost identical to my archery elk hunt last year. My partner woke up vomiting and diarrhea with shakes and cramps. He wanted to call for an evac, but we had no way to communicate with the outside. I warmed him by fire, gave him water to sip and broke camps down while he rested...
Won it at a NWTF banquet, never liked wearing the vests. Glad ya got it. Karma is a great thing! Got this guy this morning with my son. Bummer was he missed the other one. Would have been a great double!
I have a new,unused, tags have been removed Primos Turkey vest that is like to give away. I would prefer this went to younger hunter, the vest is an adult model would fit a Jr. High to High school youth better, but I don't care. First person to post a pic of a youths first kill gets it. Free...