This^ I think people get way too wrapped up with how others are doing via social media, sometimes on hunting forums and remember comparison is the thief of joy. If it’s about killing. This go kill. If it’s about time spent out there then enjoy. If it’s about big racks then hunt animals that have them. I have 2 kiddos under 3 years old right now to say my hunting seasons have changed a bit in the last 3 years is a giant understatement. Went from 100+ days in the field to about 10 if im lucky… I do feel a little guilt when im away but not that much honestly. I have almost completely stopped waterfowl, upland, and predator hunting for the time being so I can big game hunt, remember it will get easier as the kids get older they can tag along some and make it a family adventure
LMBO!
First, let me explain.
I am an only "son".
I am also an only "grandson"!
So to say I got all the outdoor attentions would be kinda moot!
First time I can remember going hunting with my dad, I was 3 years old!
He would piggyback me up into the tree, wrap me in a blanket and tie me to the tree so I wouldn't go to sleep and fall! LOL!
I am coming up on my 74th birthday. So basically, I may not have actually "hunted", but hunting has been a part of my life for over 70 years!
Grampa retired when I was 8 years old.
When dad couldn't take me, grampa would.
I didn't kill my first deer until I was 16. I know all about the frustration of "poor harvest rate"!
Hnthrdr: another thing, start your kids on keeping a hunting journal NOW. If you haven't started your own, I can't think of a better time to start!
Take your kids hunting and you won't have to hunt your kids!