Post by: ljsommer on January 06, 2019, 05:22:25 PM
I took my family with my today including my 4 month old son to go do a pretty hard hill climb and we saw tons of sign, I got to show my 4 year old some game trails and the difference between old and fresh droppings. Everyone had a blast, and I rewarded my kids with a treat afterwards.
Not-hunting is my favorite part of hunting ;)
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2019, 05:38:37 PM
My sons and I tracked a buck in the snow here last weekend, was able to show them where he’d jumped a log, circled and ate , the difference in doe/buck track, then ended up finding him bedded and just watched for 15 mins. That hour far out weighed ANY success I’ve had by myself hunting.
Good job dad! :tup:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 06, 2019, 05:43:22 PM
I am a god-awful hunter, but man oh man do I love scouting. I love exploring new zones and finding sign. It's like treasure hunting in the woods, and the possibilities feel endless. It is completely contrary to the crushing weight of hunting season when everything with a pulse has completely vanished! :chuckle:
I took my family with my today including my 4 month old son to go do a pretty hard hill climb and we saw tons of sign, I got to show my 4 year old some game trails and the difference between old and fresh droppings. Everyone had a blast, and I rewarded my kids with a treat afterwards.
Not-hunting is my favorite part of hunting ;)
That’s a big 4 month old.🤣
Nice work dad. 👍
Post by: ljsommer on January 06, 2019, 05:45:22 PM
Pro-tip for all you dads out there: Bring a giant backpack, fill it half full of spare warm and dry clothes and snacks, and leave the second half empty for when your fam starts taking off clothes because they're warming up. Kept everyone happy!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 06, 2019, 05:48:12 PM
To clarify, I brought my 4 month old, his mom, and my 4 *year* old. There were four of us climbing that hill, and everyone had a great time!
Pro-tip for all you dads out there: Bring a giant backpack, fill it half full of spare warm and dry clothes and snacks, and leave the second half empty for when your fam starts taking off clothes because they're warming up. Kept everyone happy!
And some fire making stuff, kids love fire making.👍
Post by: ljsommer on January 06, 2019, 05:50:32 PM
To clarify, I brought my 4 month old, his mom, and my 4 *year* old. There were four of us climbing that hill, and everyone had a great time!
Pro-tip for all you dads out there: Bring a giant backpack, fill it half full of spare warm and dry clothes and snacks, and leave the second half empty for when your fam starts taking off clothes because they're warming up. Kept everyone happy!
And some fire making stuff, kids love fire making.👍
Yeah that's the other benefit of the big pack: I always have my first aid, emergency shelter, snacks, water and fire-starting kit with me. I am usually over-prepared, but I'd rather be that and pack a few extra pounds than be lighter weight and not have it in a pinch. Plus, like you said, it's just a mobile classroom anyway.
Post by: PastorJoel on January 06, 2019, 06:49:45 PM
Thanks for sharing the story and pictures. I like the reminder to get out there and the encouragement it gives dads to be dads.
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Our son (2 1/2) has been hiking with us since he was 3mo old. We went out just after his second birthday to a lake above Bumping Lake (name escapes me right now). Anyway, it was about 2.5 miles to the lake, all up hill and that dang kid was determined to hike rather than be carried in the pack. Seriously one of those awesome proud parent moments.
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