As hunters we have the responsibility to pass on the traditions to our young people. That's the way that it has worked for thousands of years. Yes, the tactics have changes, but the core skills have not. To exist, people had to hunt or gather their food, and in the long cold winters, gathering doesn't sustain much. Remember, hunting is a primal instinct, not only an enjoyable pastime but a way that we as omnivores participate as active members of the food chain. There's a drive born within us to provide food for ourselves. One of the major changes is the fact that people now find that the time afield is more than simply a means to survive, but a chance to connect with one another in a ay like no other. Enough said...
Today is November 7th. and nationwide, there are hundreds of thousands of hunters in the woods in search of deer and other game. Most of whom had that one special person in their life at the right moment, to open their eyes to the sport and tradition. We can all remember that moment, and the burning desire to learn more, hunt more, and experience the next adventure. The rut is on in many places and the woods are an exciting place to be.
In my own life, I've had the pleasure of raising my children in the woods, and our entire family lives around the hunting calendar. We have also shared that magic with many others, young and old, nephews, cousins, and new friends. I find more satisfaction in guiding others to their first buck than pulling the trigger myself. You simply have to be committed to yielding in your own desire to punch your tag, and live in the moment of another's success. There's nothing like it, whether you are a guide, a parent, or a mentor of an apprentice hunter.
This week as I sat in the blind with my wife for a short morning sit, I heard the crack of a rifle a mile away. Knowing that my son and his girlfriend we both in their blind, I smiled and looked at Dee. "The kid's just shot!" Then the phone rang..."Buck down!" Gunner says. "India just shot a big 8!"
Both Gunner and India have been raised in hunting families. They have learned their skills first hand, by watching and participating in the hunt. At 16, now both able to hunt as adults on their own this is a bitter sweet moment...I've raised ethical hunters that follow the ruled, and always put safety first. I'm now handing over the responsibility to make decisions and to pass this tradition on to others. I'm proud of this, and I look forward to many more years in the field as I yet build my youngest son's skills.
I am most thankful that one, I have created an amazingly talented young hunter, and two, I haven't yet given him all of my best spots! (You'll find your own I'm sure!)
If you or someone you know needs resources in getting young folks outdoors, please don't hesitate to contact me. I can recommend hunter safety courses, gear, or provide workshops or hunting adventures.
Ron
orionoutfitters07@gmail.com or call 603-401-1802
Today is November 7th. and nationwide, there are hundreds of thousands of hunters in the woods in search of deer and other game. Most of whom had that one special person in their life at the right moment, to open their eyes to the sport and tradition. We can all remember that moment, and the burning desire to learn more, hunt more, and experience the next adventure. The rut is on in many places and the woods are an exciting place to be.
In my own life, I've had the pleasure of raising my children in the woods, and our entire family lives around the hunting calendar. We have also shared that magic with many others, young and old, nephews, cousins, and new friends. I find more satisfaction in guiding others to their first buck than pulling the trigger myself. You simply have to be committed to yielding in your own desire to punch your tag, and live in the moment of another's success. There's nothing like it, whether you are a guide, a parent, or a mentor of an apprentice hunter.
This week as I sat in the blind with my wife for a short morning sit, I heard the crack of a rifle a mile away. Knowing that my son and his girlfriend we both in their blind, I smiled and looked at Dee. "The kid's just shot!" Then the phone rang..."Buck down!" Gunner says. "India just shot a big 8!"
Both Gunner and India have been raised in hunting families. They have learned their skills first hand, by watching and participating in the hunt. At 16, now both able to hunt as adults on their own this is a bitter sweet moment...I've raised ethical hunters that follow the ruled, and always put safety first. I'm now handing over the responsibility to make decisions and to pass this tradition on to others. I'm proud of this, and I look forward to many more years in the field as I yet build my youngest son's skills.
I am most thankful that one, I have created an amazingly talented young hunter, and two, I haven't yet given him all of my best spots! (You'll find your own I'm sure!)
If you or someone you know needs resources in getting young folks outdoors, please don't hesitate to contact me. I can recommend hunter safety courses, gear, or provide workshops or hunting adventures.
Ron
orionoutfitters07@gmail.com or call 603-401-1802
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