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Community => Youth Board => Topic started by: KFhunter on July 11, 2014, 07:38:10 PM

Title: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: KFhunter on July 11, 2014, 07:38:10 PM: Have you mentored kids for hunting? How did it go?
Do you have any stories to share?
What are the biggest challenges you face when mentoring?

Have you been asked to take a kid hunting but were unsure?

Would you like someone to mentor your kid, but don't know how to find someone to do so?

Ask questions and share stories
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2014, 10:47:25 AM: I did the WDFW mentorship thing with my buddy's kid in 2009. His dad was in Iraq till right before deer season and they didn't get the kid into hunter's ed in time so we did the mentorship program. He killed his 1st buck on opening day 2009.
Kyle has had continued success since then with 1 other nice mule deer buck and his first whitetail last year.
I enjoy taking the kids hunting. Happy to report Kyle's little brother will be joining us this year as well.
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: MtnMuley on July 12, 2014, 11:22:55 AM: Great stuff right there :tup:
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: huntnphool on July 12, 2014, 11:48:15 AM: Quote from: MtnMuley on July 12, 2014, 11:22:55 AM
Great stuff right there :tup:

:yeah:
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2014, 11:54:49 AM: Quote from: MtnMuley on July 12, 2014, 11:22:55 AM
Great stuff right there :tup:

Thanks but there's got to be more stories like that.

Keep em coming, guys....
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: jackelope on July 13, 2014, 05:43:56 PM: Hellooooooooooo!?!?!!?!!?!
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 13, 2014, 05:59:14 PM: Nice ..those are some long backstraps out of any deer :EAT: :brew: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 14, 2014, 08:03:14 AM: You guys all know about Braxton. We're approaching 3 years shooting and he's close to ready for taking his Hunter's Education class. I think he'll probably take it this Fall or Winter. He's got some learning/growing challenges that have necessitated waiting.

I don't experience any downfalls with this. He's really grown up over the last three years and we both enjoy our time shooting and the car trips back and forth. The only thing I suggest is that you make sure you're going to be around for him for a long time. In Braxton's case, dad doesn't hunt or shoot, so he depends on me to teach his son what he needs to know. Braxton depends on me to be there for him every week, no fail, and some weekends. I'm not sure how much he'll be able to hunt with me because I bowhunt and he struggles in school, but I'm sure we'll figure something out.
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: KFhunter on July 14, 2014, 04:56:47 PM: that's cool p-man, I remember reading about that. Can't wait to see your first hunt with him.
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: 4fletch on July 15, 2014, 05:30:18 PM: You guys are the man. Wish I had time for that
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 15, 2014, 11:19:04 PM: My cousin has been hunting for four years and last year was his first deer. I grew up hunting with a muzzle loader and that's what they started him on. Last year I took the time to take him and my uncle on a rifle hunt opening weekend of deer season. This was also my uncles first hunt. I got to personally guide both of them which was a cool experience. Both were successful. All in all we had a great weekend. My cousins was a buck to never forget. I will remember it til the day I die or go senile whichever comes first!
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: silverdalesauer on September 20, 2014, 10:55:11 PM: My son has been blessed by a great guy that has invited him to hunt with him the last year or so. And today, my son shot his first pheasant during the youth hunting weekend. He was so thrilled. So thankful for men, like Huntingfool7 who are willing to share their time, insight, experience and the joy of hunting with our children.

Check out a couple pics:

- Today's hunt

- 2013 Goose hunt
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: sled on September 21, 2014, 12:03:04 AM: Will Have A 13 Year Old Girl With Use For Year2 Muzzy Elk. Cow Permit This Year. Hopefully She Will Connect This Year For Her First Elk. Pics To follow :tup:
Title: Re: Hunting Mentors - take a kid hunting!
Post by: KFhunter on November 07, 2014, 04:31:14 PM: I-594 pretty well killed this for the future didn't it.