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Theyarealltrophies:
I am new to the forum, I've been reading it for years and finally joined and happy to be here. I have a 9 year old that has passed hunters Ed and is eager to hunt. We tried a turkey hunt this spring with no success. I'm looking for any help I can get to get him on a deer, turkey or both. He has limited time as he plays 2 select sports so any suggestions on a quick weekend trip would be greatly appreciated. He knows that hunting is not a guaranteed harvest but would be cool to at least see animals and give him a hunting experience to keep him interested.
Thank you in advance for any replies I get!

Rugsnfeathers:
Curious as to where you hunted during the turkey season.  Deer should also be there where you hunted for turkey.

Platensek-po:

--- Quote from: Theyarealltrophies on October 05, 2023, 10:16:44 AM ---I am new to the forum, I've been reading it for years and finally joined and happy to be here. I have a 9 year old that has passed hunters Ed and is eager to hunt. We tried a turkey hunt this spring with no success. I'm looking for any help I can get to get him on a deer, turkey or both. He has limited time as he plays 2 select sports so any suggestions on a quick weekend trip would be greatly appreciated. He knows that hunting is not a guaranteed harvest but would be cool to at least see animals and give him a hunting experience to keep him interested.
Thank you in advance for any replies I get!

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Welcome! My advice is just to get out! Don’t worry too much with getting into animals. Just get him into the woods and learning. Then apply for youth tags! While not amazing the youth tags generally add more days and give a better chance for success. Good luck!

jrebel:
I think it is crazy important to get kids on deer early in their hunting career.....I know I will get flamed for this by some....but they need to at least see deer and have opportunity.  I would say you need to look at the youth hunts in the NE corner and find him a whitetail doe to chase.  The actual harvest isn't as important as seeing deer and putting in some stalks....most kids love that stuff.  Get On-X and find public land in the many gmu's listed where a doe can be taken by a youth and go explore.  No pressure...have fun...see deer...and if your lucky, bag a fat doe.  He will be hooked for a lifetime. 

millerwheeler:

--- Quote from: jrebel on October 05, 2023, 11:14:52 AM ---I think it is crazy important to get kids on deer early in their hunting career.....I know I will get flamed for this by some....but they need to at least see deer and have opportunity.  I would say you need to look at the youth hunts in the NE corner and find him a whitetail doe to chase.  The actual harvest isn't as important as seeing deer and putting in some stalks....most kids love that stuff.  Get On-X and find public land in the many gmu's listed where a doe can be taken by a youth and go explore.  No pressure...have fun...see deer...and if your lucky, bag a fat doe.  He will be hooked for a lifetime.

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Great advice and totally agree

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