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Taking my 6yr old squirrel hunting for the first time.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:35 am
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:35 am
I don't hunt as much as I used to and he has never been. We are going with my cousin who does a lot of hunting. What should I focus on teaching my son on his first hunt. I'm thinking that gun safety should be first and foremost for a while. What else would you guys focus on for a youngster. Thanks for any tips.
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Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:37 am to Chuck U Farley
Gun safety.
Respecting nature
Respecting animals
Being quiet and stealthy in the woods
Liberals are evil.
Respecting nature
Respecting animals
Being quiet and stealthy in the woods
Liberals are evil.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:39 am to El Josey Wales
quote:
Gun safety.
Respecting nature
Respecting animals
Being quiet and stealthy in the woods
Liberals are evil.
gun safety between each of the above
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:43 am to Chuck U Farley
Never point the gun at someone.
Always act as if the gun is loaded.
Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot your target.
Those were the three basic rules my pop taught me when he taught me how to shoot/hunt.
Congrats on taking your son hunting for the first time. Have a good time.
Always act as if the gun is loaded.
Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot your target.
Those were the three basic rules my pop taught me when he taught me how to shoot/hunt.
Congrats on taking your son hunting for the first time. Have a good time.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:44 am to El Josey Wales
Sounds perfect. He and I are both pretty damn excited. He has an air soft rifle that I'm gonna let him bring so that he can practice holding the gun pointing down while he walks and using the safety properly. Anything else I should teach him about handling the gun? We practice shooting a couple of times a week, but never on a hunt.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:45 am to Woadie
We are gonna have a blast. Thanks for the tips guys. Greatly appreciated!
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:51 am to El Josey Wales
Great list
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:52 am to Chuck U Farley
I hope ya'll kill a bunch and his want to hunt and be outdoors grows. A little tip I found when mine was that age was it's hard for a youngun to carry a heavy gun in his arms for long periods. A shoulder sling on his gun made his carrying easier and safer. Good times and make some memories
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:53 am to Chuck U Farley
Tell him if he misses, he's grounded.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:55 am to Chuck U Farley
quote:
I'm thinking that gun safety should be first and foremost for a while.
Muzzle awareness
Proper loading/clearing procedures
ALWAYS clear before a status change (mounted to dismounted, ground to stand, stand to ground, walking to wading, walking to crawling, just any status change), or crossing an obstacle
Muzzle awareness
Finger off the trigger until ready to fire
Muzzle awarness
Preservation of the natural habitat (don't kill more than you need, try to preserve the food value of the prey, leave it as good - or better - than you found it, police your own brass, don't damage the vegetation any more than necessary, etc.)
Enjoyment of the natural surroundings, compared to urban/suburban "sterility"
The heritage aspects of hunting - many people used to support themselves primarily or at least significantly by hunting, both commercially and for their own consumption
Muzzle awareness
Posted on 12/23/12 at 11:57 am to Chuck U Farley
Be patient with him. He will be noisy. Oh well let him have fun. Teach him how important it is to be still. If it's not fun for him, he will not be interested. Gun safety above all !!
Posted on 12/23/12 at 12:00 pm to lsushelly
+1
Posted on 12/23/12 at 1:25 pm to Chuck U Farley
For a second there I thought you had a 6 year old squirrel. I read it again 
Posted on 12/23/12 at 1:25 pm to Ace Midnight
Thanks for all the pointers guys and gal. I will update y'all when we are done. Hopefully we get enough to make some gumbo.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 1:31 pm to Chuck U Farley
quote:aight, spill the beans Chuck!!! Which one of these guys wears the dress at the camp?
and gal.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 2:14 pm to Ole Geauxt
I think he's referring to Shelly
Posted on 12/23/12 at 3:58 pm to BarDTiger81
Not a galPosted on 12/23/12 at 4:29 pm to Chuck U Farley
All great advise so far. Also, with regards to muzzle awareness, make sure he is aware of other hunters muzzle. It's one thing to control your own muzzle but its equally important to be aware of other hunters muzzle. That will help in the future when he's hunting with a friend or family member that might not be as gun savvy as they should be. Make sure if he messes up to correct the problem, but overall make sure he has fun.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 4:49 pm to possumgritz
Never spill your beer in the bullet chamber
I kid... Sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday
I kid... Sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:23 pm to Chuck U Farley
quote:
Taking my 6yr old squirrel hunting for the first
You teach him to retrieve or sumthin? What's the lifespan of a squirrel? I think ida taken him sooner to learn the ropes. Good luck.
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