Got to hunt with Lincoln Tapp (YoungWild) this past week

[Bowhuntr64]

This past week, I went on a bear hunt in northern Alberta and Lincoln Tapp was there hunting and filming an episode of YoungWild. I was already a fan of the show, but after being with Lincoln, his dad Jim, and the shows producer Cooper Ross all week, I became an even bigger fan. Lincoln and I went on a river hunt one evening and we each scored on nice bears.

Lincoln is only 12 years old and aspires to be the youngest ever to complete the Archery Super Slam (29 North American species.). He already has 11 species completed. He is one of the coolest kids I have ever met. I could talk about archery gear and hunting strategies with him at a level I cannot do with most of my middle age hunting buddies. He is also a surprisingly good shot. And he is just a joy to be around. His parents are doing an inspiring job of raising him with deep faith and character.

Jim and Cooper are the camera men and are extremely talented, creative, and passionate about filming. Some of their gadgets have never been used on a hunting show before. Lincoln and I shot our bows every day and even had a drone flying right over our heads to get some cool footage. Each night on stand, they would have as many as 6 cameras set up and running. I look forward to seeing the episode next season. If you have not seen the show yet, give it a view. The Stone Sheep episode and the Turkey episode are particularly excellent in the story they tell, the footage and the hunts.

Big thumbs up for YoungWild!

 

[lintond]

Watched the episode in Arizona hunting mulies and coues. Pretty cool he is able to chase that dream. Wonder what his allowance is?

 

[SDHNTR]

Very cool. I think it's awesome what he's doing. Watch out though, here come the wealthy hunter haters.

 

[dotman]

What's there to hate, a family that has the means is helping their kid achieve something great and supporting him. Haven't seen the show but have read up on him a little. Congrats on the bear and experience.

I live in the spoiled brat capital I swear, 16 year olds driving range rovers etc with zero respect or manners, sounds like this family is using their resources in a great way to mold and teach their son.

 

[tipsntails7]

I personally do not like guided hunts but have zero issue with people doing them. im glad to hear that he is being shaped into a good person that respects the game he chases and realizes the blessings he has. hopefully he continues with that.
I also personally do not like the grand slam. I believe it is something that can only be attained with great sums of money at this point in time and while I have no problem with that I feel it puts more focus on the taking of game rather then what hunting is to me. I have my own personal slam in mind but could not even fathom the amount of time and money it would take to do the entire thing. good luck to him and his adventures. hope he does it.

on a side not, has there ever been a fully DIY grand slam sans the by law guides for Alaska and Canada?

 

[Bowhuntr64]

What's there to hate, a family that has the means is helping their kid achieve something great and supporting him. Haven't seen the show but have read up on him a little. Congrats on the bear and experience.

I live in the spoiled brat capital I swear, 16 year olds driving range rovers etc with zero respect or manners, sounds like this family is using their resources in a great way to mold and teach their son.

Well said.