My 5 yr old goes with my anytime I let him. I always let him tag along as long as the weather is bearable. I just hope he's holds on to the desire as he gets older, but i don't think it's anything that can forced on a child. I think the biggest obstacle is keeping things fun and interesting...
I feel iron wills are overpriced, but they are awesome. They come scary sharp and remain that way after passing through an animal. I shot my bull this year with one and after passing through ribs on both sides and burying and the rocky ground behind him, it would still shave hair. I wouldn't...
Definitely merino wool base layers. So far Firstlite is my favorite. I've tried kuiu, firstlite, and black ovis and firstlite is definitely the softest and best fit.
I'm a surveyor, so I love my paper topo maps. I think its easier to see a larger area when using the maps to pre scout. My favorite so far are the National Geographic maps that Sportsman's Warehouse sells.
I was on hold for an hour and a half to get through. The lady on the phone was able to get me my license on the phone then I could use the # to apply for the draw online without problems. She said they could not apply me in the draw on the phone.