Teaching a Lesson By Example ???

[expat_alaska]

Seeing them get a bird was far more fun than me shooting a bird. Same with fishing. Watching a kid reel in a fish is far more satisfying than catching one myself.

Back in a previous life in Alaska about 1988 I sent my Dad and step-mother on a charter float trip on the Upper Kenai River for Red (sockeye) Salmon. It was a trusted (by me) charter operator, but neither of them caught a salmon. I was astounded, and the next day we went out on the Lower Kenai (below Skilak Lake) with the 15' Zodiac to catch Dollies (Varden) and rainbows on a drift trip. Three women, my Dad, and me as the boat captain/lure changer/fish netter/unhooker, et al. My Dad did not want to fish; rather he just wanted to watch the ladies. It was a very good day and we must have hooked/kept/released over 40 fish in a 3 hour trip. I think my Dad had the best time of all as a bystander.

There is much to be said for that.

Regards,

Jim

 

[PapaG]

One should also remember that age and treachery will always prevail over youth and enthusiasm.

My buddy and I had them by ten years each

 

[woodnbow]

My second granddaughter will turn 12 next fall. She wants to bow hunt but she’s too small to draw 35#... so, we’ll go for muzzleloader season. She and my son may have better odds for success than I will because it’s important that she has some success and an opportunity to learn to hunt. I don’t mind, I’ve gone through this with my son, my daughter, her children and now this one. Two more to go after her and I couldn’t be happier...

“To ride, shoot straight and speak the truth.” Those are the key lessons we need to teach our young ones. Thank you Colonel Cooper.

 

[dave951]

My second granddaughter will turn 12 next fall. She wants to bow hunt but she’s too small to draw 35#... so, we’ll go for muzzleloader season. She and my son may have better odds for success than I will because it’s important that she has some success and an opportunity to learn to hunt. I don’t mind, I’ve gone through this with my son, my daughter, her children and now this one. Two more to go after her and I couldn’t be happier...

When I was instructing in muzzleloading marksmanship last summer, I carried along a 50cal White Mountain Carbine for the kids who couldn't shoulder a musket. It was the perfect gun for small kids and is very accurate with a moderate load that will still put Bambi in the freezer. Of all the kids, one of the best shots was a 12yo girl with that very carbine.

 

[PeashooterJoe]

Just go and have fun and offer to let him shoot it. Memories will last longer when you have enjoyable times. Peashooterjoe

 

[woodnbow]

When I was instructing in muzzleloading marksmanship last summer, I carried along a 50cal White Mountain Carbine for the kids who couldn't shoulder a musket. It was the perfect gun for small kids and is very accurate with a moderate load that will still put Bambi in the freezer. Of all the kids, one of the best shots was a 12yo girl with that very carbine.

She’s using her grandmother’s .45 caliber Seneca so far and she’s a fine shot. I’m looking for a stock to butcher for her as she’s very small framed.