rstallings1979
Senior Member
increase we were looking at to continue our Midwest lease. The good news is I still have some private property free ground in the area that will easily allow me to hunt this coming fall. The issue is I feel a little unsafe hanging stands alone, being there alone etc even though I am very careful and I use harnesses. The enjoyment of going has always been the fellowship with each other more so than the hunting. The hunting was gravy on top.
My oldest son will be 10 at the time and he is begging to go with me. He doesn't want to hunt himself...he just wants to experience the midwest until he gets to a proper size/strength for a compound. I am starting to consider it just because life is short, it is safer to have someone around in case something happens, and he still thinks I hung the moon. Not sure this will apply in a few years when girls and other priorities enter his life. I have several spots where I could easily put a lock on right next to me or adjacent to me in a tree. I use lifelines as well so he will be hooked in at all times. I also have some ground blinds we could both easily fit in. He will have to miss some school of course. What are your thoughts...is this a dumb idea on my part? He is a very good little hunter, quiet, and is ahead of his years in maturity level. I know school is important but enjoying the outdoors is more important isn't it?
My oldest son will be 10 at the time and he is begging to go with me. He doesn't want to hunt himself...he just wants to experience the midwest until he gets to a proper size/strength for a compound. I am starting to consider it just because life is short, it is safer to have someone around in case something happens, and he still thinks I hung the moon. Not sure this will apply in a few years when girls and other priorities enter his life. I have several spots where I could easily put a lock on right next to me or adjacent to me in a tree. I use lifelines as well so he will be hooked in at all times. I also have some ground blinds we could both easily fit in. He will have to miss some school of course. What are your thoughts...is this a dumb idea on my part? He is a very good little hunter, quiet, and is ahead of his years in maturity level. I know school is important but enjoying the outdoors is more important isn't it?