John is thirteen and has taken both the NRA Safe Hunting Class and an Archery Class. Those things make him eligible to be an Apprentice Hunter with Larry. Uncle Tom passed onto him a great bow and they went out to hunt on Youth Day which I think is only for young people with their teachers.
I am thrilled that they can spend some special time in the great outdoors together.
The Hunting magazine published by the Fish and Game Dept has on its cover " It takes a hunter to make a hunter." That it does. There is a lot to know and do to hunt well and safely. It is a skill- an art and a science. It can be a hobby for a lifetime. I am very happy that Larry is passing on his passion for hunting to John who is eager to learn. We need more hunters- fewer folks are hunting each year as the average age of hunters creeps up. Deer are a terrific source of lean meat for families. Conversely, when they overpopulate an area, they are a real danger to motorists. We need hunters.
John, welcome to a long tradition in Dad's family. Good luck this year!
