Ohiobucks Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Just signed my oldest son up for his hunter safety class. Classes start next Monday evening for him. Jake is 10 years old and chomping at the bit to pick up the sport. We'll see how things go, I may be taking him out this fall for his first ever deer hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! Make sure your hip pocket is big enough Tom. I'm still kind of puckering from our last shed hunt. lol. That's great. I think Jake will do fine. He's big enough, smart enough and definitely has the motivation. TURKEY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! Way to go Tom! You are fixin to start having your most memorable hunting days. There's nothing like sharing hunts with your children. You'll see, Jake's excitement will be contagious. Savor the memories and get plenty of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! that's great Tom, I can't wait for those days. Teach him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! I signed up my 8 and 11 year old boys last week. Their classes will be held on August 20-21. I don't know who is more excited...me or them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! Awesome! It sure is a good feeling when you get your hunting license! Good luck to Jake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! That is great! I still vividly remember my hunter safety class(it was only 8 years ago i guess lol) Going to have a new hunting partner soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! Thats awsome...I am sooo looking forward to my kids taking that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! Cool, I am glad that he is interested. There is nothing like watching your son take his first deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! Thats cool Tom. They cannot take the class here until 10, but kids under 10 can hunt without it. Since they changed the definition of "youths" for the youth hunt here, my 9 year old daughter will get to hunt that early season hunt. Really looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! I'm having trouble getting my 10 year old into a class here. Kids can hunt once they turn 10, but don't need hunter's safety until they are 16 and can hunt alone. I think he should have the class if he is going to be out hunting, but they take the older kids first since they have to have it. That means there is no room for the younger hunters that are getting started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Just signed him up! well, if your son doesn't need it until 16, I'd try to give him your own "class". you'll probably be more thorough than the instructor anyway. I've found that hunter-safety classes were pretty much common sense things that I felt a parent should have already taught their child. I took my class, eesh, 15 years ago, and was honestly a bit insulted about the things they felt it necessary to teach... don't aim a loaded firearm at somebody, know what is behind your target, what the different parts of the gun were, etc. I think a parent can do so much more for their child than a hunter safety class. However, I do feel the classes have their purpose. There are a lot of people who didn't have the chance to spend time with a parent or child, that really benefit from the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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