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re: Pic in OP How do you keep an 8yo quiet and still in the stand. Update with first deer.
Posted on 10/21/17 at 7:21 pm to PolyPusher86
Posted on 10/21/17 at 7:21 pm to PolyPusher86
I used a big arse soundproof box stand and a sleeping bag. iPhone loaded with games and an external battery helps too.
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Posted on 10/22/17 at 5:34 am to PinevilleTiger
Try late afternoon hunts. Also we hunted on ladder stands that I built and he would go behind me and use the tree to lean back on. He was hyper usually but in that setting he was still to where we had deer and even a pair of bobcats walk under the stand. And there was space between me and him to where he was free to move around
Posted on 10/22/17 at 7:01 am to bj0969
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Looks like sugar may be the problem. I still give mine the same shite and hes 11 now. I've found that after they shoot or shoot at their first deer the whole be quiet and sit still thing finally clicks in their little brain. Also remember when you take them in the woods with you its for them not you. When mine got bored or wouldnt sit still we got down and walked around the area we were in or went back to the camp. Whatever you do dont get aggravated because they will get discouraged quick. Good luck and congrats on a little one to pass the love of outdoors down to!
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Posted on 10/22/17 at 7:29 am to LSU_Lou
Just had another on come in that he couldn't get a shot at. He was eating a sandwich and hunkered down so maybe it will click soon.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 7:43 am to smoked hog
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So far he has had a soda, 2 little debbies and a stack of slim him
Have you tried red bull?
Posted on 10/22/17 at 8:02 am to smoked hog
NyQuil
Posted on 10/22/17 at 9:09 am to Boom_boom
1st deer down
Posted on 10/22/17 at 9:15 am to Cowboyfan89
quote:this.
Sounds like little dude doesn't understand the concept of deer hunting.
I can take my 8 year old with the same gear I take for myself. he has gone with me for three years. I just try to keep him warm. Usually bring a snack and a thermos of hot chicolate.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 9:20 am to smoked hog
quote:right on!!
1st deer down
Posted on 10/22/17 at 10:45 am to smoked hog
Benadryl
Posted on 10/22/17 at 11:46 am to smoked hog
You don't keep him quiet. You enjoy your time with him before he becomes a teenager and wants to do his own thing.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 11:50 am to smoked hog
I’d just guess that the one who needs training in this situation is the adult. Don’t blame the kid for acting in a predictable manner under the circumstances (and diet).
Posted on 10/22/17 at 11:54 am to foj1981
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You don’t. You take him, have fun and expect to not kill anything. Bonus if you do.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 1:05 pm to speckledawg
Soda was caffeine and sugar free but switched him to sandwiches. Made a bit of difference. More than anything getting busted twice made him realize what being still actually meant. Can't seem to post pic on phone
This post was edited on 10/22/17 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 10/22/17 at 1:49 pm to smoked hog
Snacks, drinks and a Gatorade bottle to pee in
Posted on 10/22/17 at 3:28 pm to smoked hog
Good on you man. Make sure to get good pictures, I still have the photos of my first one.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 7:27 pm to 10MTNTiger
Love it. Some atrocious advice in this thread.
Glad your boy got it done.
Glad your boy got it done.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 7:43 pm to smoked hog
Thats a big kid or a little deer...... just kidding. Thats awesome. You will never forget it
Posted on 10/22/17 at 10:04 pm to Theotherpikecounty
Bit of both. Most 8 year olds aren't 4'9" and 95#. That being said that was one tiny arse deer. Next one has to be 7 or better or a doe, but first deer should probably be tiny. Gives you something to build on.
Posted on 10/23/17 at 10:20 am to smoked hog
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Most 8 year olds aren't 4'9" and 95#
My son just turned 9 last month, he's 5'2" @ 105lb.
Daughter turns 11 in February, she's 5'5" @ 110lb.
If he plays sports soon, you'll be hearing "I need to see your kid's birth certificate," at every sporting event
What worked for us is the would pick the stand that morning, depending on which way the wind would blow.
And we built stands with insulation/foam board on the floor to help with the sound.
This post was edited on 10/23/17 at 10:22 am
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