It has darker varnish on wood paneling. since it is downstairs, there is not much light coming through. I was thinking of recess lights....I don't know how else to bring in light. It has tile flooring, looks like a hunting lodge/wine cellar/log cabin.My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?
check out this site for ideas
http://mariesmanor.fateback.com/BOYS/Lod鈥?/a>My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?
something i woulod try is to use a pretty baby blue color or maby white with a nice wall paper any light color you want and also maby put some cool lighting it will lighten up your room
p.s do NOt use reds,browns,grays,or dark blues!
I would get a good primer that adheres to glossy surfaces (zissner) and then paint over the paneling.... do it a creamy color.
Recessed lighting is a good concept,you can also highlight and accent or showcase other areas of the room with material that is white or a mirror placed in the right position to achieve your dreams.
try putting in some mirrors to reflect what light is there. might also give the illusion of being larger than it is.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?
Should these beautiful animals be hunted when there is very few to hunt no matter how the season is regulated or organized by the Game Commission in the State?Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?
You're right. I have no idea why the game commission allows them to be hunted. We have deer running all over the place and a very short deer season. It makes no sense. The bobcat is the same as elk. Bobcats are endangered in PA and the game commission still allows them to be hunted and trapped. It makes no sense. If you ask me, the PGC is grossly failing to properly manage wildlife in PA. Too short of seasons for common game and having a season period on animals which should not be hunted at all due to low numbers.Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?
Its a money making proposition you see we have to send off money to get in on the lottery and even if we are not chosen we still have to pay.... There are only a few counties in PA that have Elk and they are over populated (believe it or not) so they issue these permits to keep the heard from starving... Like I said its all politics... Hope this has helped... Grant M in Pennsylvania
Often game laws, like other laws, are left on the books for years after they cease to be relevant. An example of this is the fact that until very recently Galveston County, Texas had a bear season on the books. There haven't been any bears in Galveston County in over a hundred years. A non-game example is that until recently there was a law in Austin, Texas that forbid anyone from shooting Indians from a moving streetcar. Sometimes it is just more expensive to remove these outdated laws than it is to just ignore them.
Not sure about PA, but here in Virginia we have a few elk and are worried that they might carry Chronic Wasting Disease so we encourage deer hunters to shoot elk if they see one.
they are trying to keep the population down but not to much
no they should not
They still need to be managed.
aren't most of the forests in Pa having trouble with regeneration? It seems that a place with such a grazing problem doesn't need these cows. Better than hunting theme would be to introduce wolves and have them kicking *** for us.
Each state has highly controlled populations of every big game animal. Each state also has goals they set for the amount of animals that the state habitat is able to provide for. Those areas of habitat are specific areas of land and property and not the entire amount of land available in the state. In Pa.'s case they want to control and keep herd numbers at very precise levels and in very precise locations and in order to do so, hunting is allowed on an extremely limited basis in Pa. That way the state gets a controlled population and a very few lucky hunters get a chance at a Pa. bull!
I think NOT. I doesn't make any sense to me in light of the sheer low numbers of the ';herds'; (I use that term..loosely) that exist in Pennsylvania to begin with. Management doesn't seem to be the problem nor is there any danger of over-population and crop damage. For the benefit of those that don't know or are mis-informed Pennsylvania just recently established the idea of a legal season, it is a new law and not decades old......
Because Us humans do not give a s#!t until they are nearly gone or all gone. A lot of us just do not understand or want to understand once all the animals are gone so will we. We are killing our world piece by piece. By the time we start to do something about it , it will be too late.
You're right. I have no idea why the game commission allows them to be hunted. We have deer running all over the place and a very short deer season. It makes no sense. The bobcat is the same as elk. Bobcats are endangered in PA and the game commission still allows them to be hunted and trapped. It makes no sense. If you ask me, the PGC is grossly failing to properly manage wildlife in PA. Too short of seasons for common game and having a season period on animals which should not be hunted at all due to low numbers.Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?
Its a money making proposition you see we have to send off money to get in on the lottery and even if we are not chosen we still have to pay.... There are only a few counties in PA that have Elk and they are over populated (believe it or not) so they issue these permits to keep the heard from starving... Like I said its all politics... Hope this has helped... Grant M in Pennsylvania
Often game laws, like other laws, are left on the books for years after they cease to be relevant. An example of this is the fact that until very recently Galveston County, Texas had a bear season on the books. There haven't been any bears in Galveston County in over a hundred years. A non-game example is that until recently there was a law in Austin, Texas that forbid anyone from shooting Indians from a moving streetcar. Sometimes it is just more expensive to remove these outdated laws than it is to just ignore them.
Not sure about PA, but here in Virginia we have a few elk and are worried that they might carry Chronic Wasting Disease so we encourage deer hunters to shoot elk if they see one.
they are trying to keep the population down but not to much
no they should not
They still need to be managed.
aren't most of the forests in Pa having trouble with regeneration? It seems that a place with such a grazing problem doesn't need these cows. Better than hunting theme would be to introduce wolves and have them kicking *** for us.
Each state has highly controlled populations of every big game animal. Each state also has goals they set for the amount of animals that the state habitat is able to provide for. Those areas of habitat are specific areas of land and property and not the entire amount of land available in the state. In Pa.'s case they want to control and keep herd numbers at very precise levels and in very precise locations and in order to do so, hunting is allowed on an extremely limited basis in Pa. That way the state gets a controlled population and a very few lucky hunters get a chance at a Pa. bull!
I think NOT. I doesn't make any sense to me in light of the sheer low numbers of the ';herds'; (I use that term..loosely) that exist in Pennsylvania to begin with. Management doesn't seem to be the problem nor is there any danger of over-population and crop damage. For the benefit of those that don't know or are mis-informed Pennsylvania just recently established the idea of a legal season, it is a new law and not decades old......
Because Us humans do not give a s#!t until they are nearly gone or all gone. A lot of us just do not understand or want to understand once all the animals are gone so will we. We are killing our world piece by piece. By the time we start to do something about it , it will be too late.
What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?
From an air rifle to a shotgun,how do you like to hunt them?... Thanks for the details in your answer... Lot's of love... OliviaWhat type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?
a Henry .22lr I only shoot them in the head so I do not ruin any meat.What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?
well, with an air rifle I would only go with high velocity .22 cal pellets or not use one at all. Depending on where you are hunting, suburban area or very rural. You can use a .22 lr which is my favorite or any shotgun. The most popular rabbit medicine is probably a .410 with a good load of #6 shot or a 20ga with the same and a full to modified choke for bunny's on the run. So really just about anything you have will work.
12 or 20 gauge shotgun or a 22 long rifle.* Use number 4 bird shot for rabbit.*
Marlin Model 39A loaded with CCI mini mags hollow points. With head shots there is no wasted meat and they do not suffer.
12g Shotgun using 32g no5 shot. Or .22LR with 40 grain hollow points.
a Henry .22lr I only shoot them in the head so I do not ruin any meat.What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?
well, with an air rifle I would only go with high velocity .22 cal pellets or not use one at all. Depending on where you are hunting, suburban area or very rural. You can use a .22 lr which is my favorite or any shotgun. The most popular rabbit medicine is probably a .410 with a good load of #6 shot or a 20ga with the same and a full to modified choke for bunny's on the run. So really just about anything you have will work.
12 or 20 gauge shotgun or a 22 long rifle.* Use number 4 bird shot for rabbit.*
Marlin Model 39A loaded with CCI mini mags hollow points. With head shots there is no wasted meat and they do not suffer.
12g Shotgun using 32g no5 shot. Or .22LR with 40 grain hollow points.
What are the advantages to hunting?
My friend hates that I hunt and I keep trying to tell her that it's a good thing for the ecosystem. What arguments should I use to let her know that it's not as bad as she thinks?What are the advantages to hunting?
Dont bother. Some people grew up being brain washed about hunting and are too ignorant to really think about how many ways hunting helps Its not even worth it to try to get her to like hunting.What are the advantages to hunting?
It's as bad as she thinks. You get away to far away places,magnificent mountains the camaraderie that is only available on a hunting trip. Then there's the thrill of a once in a life time trophy. Not mentioning some time a Little nightlife on the side. It's every bit as bad as she says and you should come clean and tell her. The reason you tell her you do it. That's up to you. Me! Glutton for punishment and shoot every day and hunt when I can.
Honestly, I cannot think of a single disadvantage.
Well, the person who said it only takes one male to reproduce. And they turn around and say that population control isn't a ';valid'; reason. It is. Since it only takes one male animal, then there's no reason to have older animals that are not healthy reproduce- that would be passing along weaker genes, and that will make that generation of animals weaker.
the kid said that deer hunters only hunt the males (bucks). Huh.. that shows just how ignorant they are on this subject. I know MANY people who will kill a doe over a buck any day. There's no benefit to just harvesting males and not the females. Each sex needs a specific number harvested to keep the population healthy. Back to the example I used about an older male animal breeding. Same thing goes with female animals. The older they get, the weaker their offspring will be. The less milk they'll produce (if talking about mammals). The older the animal (males and females), the weaker the state of their body/health.
Again about what 'the kid' said- about how it takes just one male to breed all the females. That would be a disaster. Inbreeding would result, thus making that generation weaker. Inbreeding DOES happen where animal populations have exploded. You need a good mix of male and females of different 'lines' so that you will get healthy offspring.
Not only for that aspect of population control- if there are too many animals in a given area (no matter if they are mostly males or mostly females), the animals will deplete the area of resources- food, water, cover. So, not only will the animals be at a higher risk for diseases/illnesses like rabies or CWD in deer, the land will be greatly affected by it too.
Another advantage- hunting provides healthier food for the hunter and his/her family. I have nothing against farmers, I support them 100%, but there's more protein in the meat of a wild animal than there is a cow, pig, etc. So, more protein means a healthier cut of meat.
Yet another advantage- it provides a source of revenue for the state. With the money that is used to purchase licenses/tags/other hunting supplies, that money is put into circulation and it stimulates the economy (which we all know anything will help being the economy is how it is now). Not only will it stimulate the economy, it also provides a source of money to keep wild life reserves (state and federal) and state/national parks open and running effecitently.
Take a look at these sites:
http://www.womensoutdoorwire.com/release鈥?/a>
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4966808_benefi鈥?/a>
http://hubpages.com/hub/Deer-Hunters-The鈥?/a>
I'll probably add more as I think of it
ditto to the question above. Go look in the battlefield of Virgina, the deer there looked like dogs that had not eaten in a month. They say there are more whitetail now than there was before the Pilgrims came. Deer always have the advantage because their eyes pick up movement better than yours, their sense of smell is a hundred times better and their ears dint even compare to ours.
This is asked a lot on this site so you can look around and see how my answer compares to others.
BTW... Report Daniel for abuse... Ugly Trolls should not be permitted on this site.
Hunting decreases the population of an animal. Its regulated so the population stays a healthy size so disease does not waste the whole population. If the population of a herd of deer get too large they wipe out foilage, destroying native species just trying to survive themselves. Once that is wiped out and food sources are gone, the population will starve and immune systems weaken and disease takes over. Deer will then mix and try to search for food spreading the diseases they carry to livestock, pets, and even people. This is a very short answer that could require a total paper to write but from an ecological standpoint this is one argument. Another argument is...You are a natural predator and just doing what predators do. This is why your eyes sit in the front of your head, incissors for teeth and a monogastric digestive system. Here are some sources you may want to read for comebacks to your friend....
http://hunting.about.com/library/weekly/鈥?/a>
http://www.simplyoutdoors.net/2008/04/29鈥?/a>
http://www.fws.gov/hunting/
advantages of hunting are .
1getting meat
2just for fun and injoyment.
3to reduce the population of worst animals .
Free meat, a lot of fun, challenge, ability to enjoy the great outdoors!
Also helps keep animal populations in order so they don't over populate.
I would tell her it helps keep you away from her so that you don't have to listen to her uninformed and irritating opinions.
What Zachary R Said
';Man is the only one to whom the death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself'; James Froude
It completely depends. It does help keep population down in absence of other predators, but that depends on where you live, etc. But if you're a deer hunter, what do you hunt? Males. This actually doesn't help the reduce population at all, as it only really takes one male to fertilize ALL the females.
I wouldn't really say it's good for the ecosystem overall anyway, but arguments can be made.
it is bad for the animals
Dont bother. Some people grew up being brain washed about hunting and are too ignorant to really think about how many ways hunting helps Its not even worth it to try to get her to like hunting.What are the advantages to hunting?
It's as bad as she thinks. You get away to far away places,magnificent mountains the camaraderie that is only available on a hunting trip. Then there's the thrill of a once in a life time trophy. Not mentioning some time a Little nightlife on the side. It's every bit as bad as she says and you should come clean and tell her. The reason you tell her you do it. That's up to you. Me! Glutton for punishment and shoot every day and hunt when I can.
Honestly, I cannot think of a single disadvantage.
Well, the person who said it only takes one male to reproduce. And they turn around and say that population control isn't a ';valid'; reason. It is. Since it only takes one male animal, then there's no reason to have older animals that are not healthy reproduce- that would be passing along weaker genes, and that will make that generation of animals weaker.
the kid said that deer hunters only hunt the males (bucks). Huh.. that shows just how ignorant they are on this subject. I know MANY people who will kill a doe over a buck any day. There's no benefit to just harvesting males and not the females. Each sex needs a specific number harvested to keep the population healthy. Back to the example I used about an older male animal breeding. Same thing goes with female animals. The older they get, the weaker their offspring will be. The less milk they'll produce (if talking about mammals). The older the animal (males and females), the weaker the state of their body/health.
Again about what 'the kid' said- about how it takes just one male to breed all the females. That would be a disaster. Inbreeding would result, thus making that generation weaker. Inbreeding DOES happen where animal populations have exploded. You need a good mix of male and females of different 'lines' so that you will get healthy offspring.
Not only for that aspect of population control- if there are too many animals in a given area (no matter if they are mostly males or mostly females), the animals will deplete the area of resources- food, water, cover. So, not only will the animals be at a higher risk for diseases/illnesses like rabies or CWD in deer, the land will be greatly affected by it too.
Another advantage- hunting provides healthier food for the hunter and his/her family. I have nothing against farmers, I support them 100%, but there's more protein in the meat of a wild animal than there is a cow, pig, etc. So, more protein means a healthier cut of meat.
Yet another advantage- it provides a source of revenue for the state. With the money that is used to purchase licenses/tags/other hunting supplies, that money is put into circulation and it stimulates the economy (which we all know anything will help being the economy is how it is now). Not only will it stimulate the economy, it also provides a source of money to keep wild life reserves (state and federal) and state/national parks open and running effecitently.
Take a look at these sites:
http://www.womensoutdoorwire.com/release鈥?/a>
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4966808_benefi鈥?/a>
http://hubpages.com/hub/Deer-Hunters-The鈥?/a>
I'll probably add more as I think of it
ditto to the question above. Go look in the battlefield of Virgina, the deer there looked like dogs that had not eaten in a month. They say there are more whitetail now than there was before the Pilgrims came. Deer always have the advantage because their eyes pick up movement better than yours, their sense of smell is a hundred times better and their ears dint even compare to ours.
This is asked a lot on this site so you can look around and see how my answer compares to others.
BTW... Report Daniel for abuse... Ugly Trolls should not be permitted on this site.
Hunting decreases the population of an animal. Its regulated so the population stays a healthy size so disease does not waste the whole population. If the population of a herd of deer get too large they wipe out foilage, destroying native species just trying to survive themselves. Once that is wiped out and food sources are gone, the population will starve and immune systems weaken and disease takes over. Deer will then mix and try to search for food spreading the diseases they carry to livestock, pets, and even people. This is a very short answer that could require a total paper to write but from an ecological standpoint this is one argument. Another argument is...You are a natural predator and just doing what predators do. This is why your eyes sit in the front of your head, incissors for teeth and a monogastric digestive system. Here are some sources you may want to read for comebacks to your friend....
http://hunting.about.com/library/weekly/鈥?/a>
http://www.simplyoutdoors.net/2008/04/29鈥?/a>
http://www.fws.gov/hunting/
advantages of hunting are .
1getting meat
2just for fun and injoyment.
3to reduce the population of worst animals .
Free meat, a lot of fun, challenge, ability to enjoy the great outdoors!
Also helps keep animal populations in order so they don't over populate.
I would tell her it helps keep you away from her so that you don't have to listen to her uninformed and irritating opinions.
What Zachary R Said
';Man is the only one to whom the death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself'; James Froude
It completely depends. It does help keep population down in absence of other predators, but that depends on where you live, etc. But if you're a deer hunter, what do you hunt? Males. This actually doesn't help the reduce population at all, as it only really takes one male to fertilize ALL the females.
I wouldn't really say it's good for the ecosystem overall anyway, but arguments can be made.
it is bad for the animals
What's a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
I am getting a new lab 鈥?he鈥檚 5 weeks now. I have trained a few of my dogs in the past with easy things like shake, play dead, heal, roll-over, etc. With the lab, I would like to train him to be a gun dog for hunting. What is a good way to train him for reacting to gun fire? Is there a test other than shooting around him to get him used to it? Is there a good book to recommend? Thanks!What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
I don't usually endorse people or products on this forum, but contact Dr. Nick Elam, DVM at this address:
http://www.elamanimalhosp.com
Aside from being an expert on reproduction, Dr. Nick owns, breeds, trains Labradors for hunting. And has owned several nationally ranked hunting dogs. What he doesn't know about Labradors and lab hunting - isn't worth knowing.
My dad used to ';break'; his puppies - that is, teach them to be good dogs first - then they would go on to hunting school.
Yea. Dr. Nick. He's a good person to ask about this.What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
well, you really shouldn't have him yet at five weeks and first you need to train him to basic commands plus retrieving...there are many great gun dog books at the library.pheasants forever magazine has great hunting tips. speak with a hunter whose dog you are impressed with and get tips from him....hunting dogs are either gun shy or they are not...you won't know til fall ....keep this dogs age in mind as you train. You got him too young and this will also affect his self esteem and socialization.
Also make sure that he parents of the lab puppy are hunters. That tends to carry over in the breeding.
Join your local hunt club... and train with them... most usually no experience is necessary as you will learn the sport with your dog... have fun with it and...
Good Luck
H.O.T. Dog
Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's
Member U.S.A- MSSV - A.W.D.Feyeshadow ideas
I don't usually endorse people or products on this forum, but contact Dr. Nick Elam, DVM at this address:
http://www.elamanimalhosp.com
Aside from being an expert on reproduction, Dr. Nick owns, breeds, trains Labradors for hunting. And has owned several nationally ranked hunting dogs. What he doesn't know about Labradors and lab hunting - isn't worth knowing.
My dad used to ';break'; his puppies - that is, teach them to be good dogs first - then they would go on to hunting school.
Yea. Dr. Nick. He's a good person to ask about this.What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
well, you really shouldn't have him yet at five weeks and first you need to train him to basic commands plus retrieving...there are many great gun dog books at the library.pheasants forever magazine has great hunting tips. speak with a hunter whose dog you are impressed with and get tips from him....hunting dogs are either gun shy or they are not...you won't know til fall ....keep this dogs age in mind as you train. You got him too young and this will also affect his self esteem and socialization.
Also make sure that he parents of the lab puppy are hunters. That tends to carry over in the breeding.
Join your local hunt club... and train with them... most usually no experience is necessary as you will learn the sport with your dog... have fun with it and...
Good Luck
H.O.T. Dog
Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's
Member U.S.A- MSSV - A.W.D.F
When did your kids start hunting?
My boyfriend and I have a baby on the way. Since we both hunt, we have been talking about when to take our child hunting with us. We were thinking about teaching the responsibility of a gun at around 5 years old. Once he/she is comfortable and responsible with a gun we were thinking of taking him/her hunting around 6 years old. We have plenty of time to think more about this, i was just wondering if that's too young...should we wait longer? What age did you/your kids start hunting?When did your kids start hunting?
I took my son with me when he turned 5. (My Father started taking me when I was 4, but times have changed.) My wife actually would have approved of an earlier age as she hunts too, but we wanted him to learn more about the sport first. My father and I taught him responsible gun safety and use and repeatedly had him start taking apart and cleaning the guns at age 9. My dad gave him a single shot .300 sav at age 10 and I hunted with him for three seasons before I let him start hunting on his own. Of course we used walkie talkies and I stayed fairly close by most of the time. He is 21 now and loves the sport. He is going to be teaching my grandson to hunt pretty soon so it will be fun to watch the course repeat itself.When did your kids start hunting?
He can ride along with you as long as he will behave at 4 or 5 years old. I didn't pull a trigger until I was around 9 or 10 but I rode in the truck and helped carry in birds and watched my dad clean his guns at the kitchen table afterwards. For one thing they have to lose the animals are just cute fuzzy things that most parents bestow on ankle biters these days and secondly they need to lose the aura of guns being something more than a power tool or wrench. Once they are very familiar with the process you can judge for yourself if they are ready for the killing part.
I started hunting with my dad at 6yrs of age. I went along with him, didn't hunt. I got my first BB gun at age 8 and my first shotgun was an H%26amp;R single shot 410 at age 10, 12yrs. old I got my first .22 So I would start taking your child early, like around 6 or 7. Let the child start out with a BB gun at around 8 or 9 and you'll have a future Safe and well knowledged child. Congrats! On keeping the shooting and hunting experience alive for our future children!
Let them move on their own course, with a lot of emphasis on training and learning the skills. I started shooting around the age of 6, hunting pheasants at 11 , and going on deer trips at 12. However you are the camp gopher for a couple of years before you hunt. I got my hunter safety for the rockies when I was 13 and made my first kill at 14. There is a lot to learn to be a successful hunter, avoiding all the gimmicks forced upon us these days. When they can gut one without hurling, they will be getting close...
Might be a bit early at 6 to take them hunting. You could take them to observe then ...yea. But to handle a firearm..I think I'd wait till they get way more meat on there bones..and more common sense about them.
No children of my own just step kids that were grown before I met my wife. I do have a nephew that we took to the woods at 6 and let him shoot a 22. It was almost to big for him for him to hold up so I think I'd wait. he's now 15 and 6' 2';...lol...handles rifles just fine...lol
I started going out with my dad, or my uncle when i was 10. I started shooting at 10, and started hunting around 12. i got my licence at 12, and did my first big game hunt the year i turned 16. I mainly hunted waterfowl, rabbit, and coyote. The year i turned 16 i went on a black bear hunt, whitetail hunt.
When your kid is not spastic like 99% of kids and does not get bored easy and can keep still for hours and quiet is the right time. Many kids are not into it since playing video games and eating candy and chugging soda is more fun.Get a good safe and lock up the guns until their 30. Kids and guns do not mix unless they are supervised.
I took each of my kids with me when they were about 2-3. Everyone of them had a grin from ear to ear each time. They loved dressing up in camo like Dad and taking off in the woods.
I let them shoot a gun (.22) around the age of 5.
It depends on the kids. Some learn things better and younger than others. I began hunting when I was six years old, and I had been taught about guns from the time I was born. There were always guns in the house. I grew up on a farm.
My Dad took us along with him from the time we could walk. Turkey, grouse, sage hen, pheasant, deer and antelope. Gun safety was always discussed in our house and it really never seemed like a big deal. In a small box at the bottom of the gun cabinet, our blaze orange hats and vests still lay in wait.
Due to a military spouse, we lived away from home until three years ago, so as toddlers my children didn't have a lot of exposure. They did go hang out in the goose pit when they were younger than five and we were home on vacation. We lived here for a year while my husband was abroad and I made the tiny blaze orange hats and vests so we could go along with my Dad for deer and antelope. My son was one and a half, my daughter almost four.
My daughter is eleven and will be taking hunter safety next month. She is very eager to join her cousins and the rest of us in the hunt for pheasant and antelope next year. She's already a very active participant in the gutting/cleaning/meat preparation areas.
My son will take hunter safety in the spring around the time he turns ten. According to my Dad and sister, he'll be old enough to bird hunt next fall.
I took my son with me when he turned 5. (My Father started taking me when I was 4, but times have changed.) My wife actually would have approved of an earlier age as she hunts too, but we wanted him to learn more about the sport first. My father and I taught him responsible gun safety and use and repeatedly had him start taking apart and cleaning the guns at age 9. My dad gave him a single shot .300 sav at age 10 and I hunted with him for three seasons before I let him start hunting on his own. Of course we used walkie talkies and I stayed fairly close by most of the time. He is 21 now and loves the sport. He is going to be teaching my grandson to hunt pretty soon so it will be fun to watch the course repeat itself.When did your kids start hunting?
He can ride along with you as long as he will behave at 4 or 5 years old. I didn't pull a trigger until I was around 9 or 10 but I rode in the truck and helped carry in birds and watched my dad clean his guns at the kitchen table afterwards. For one thing they have to lose the animals are just cute fuzzy things that most parents bestow on ankle biters these days and secondly they need to lose the aura of guns being something more than a power tool or wrench. Once they are very familiar with the process you can judge for yourself if they are ready for the killing part.
I started hunting with my dad at 6yrs of age. I went along with him, didn't hunt. I got my first BB gun at age 8 and my first shotgun was an H%26amp;R single shot 410 at age 10, 12yrs. old I got my first .22 So I would start taking your child early, like around 6 or 7. Let the child start out with a BB gun at around 8 or 9 and you'll have a future Safe and well knowledged child. Congrats! On keeping the shooting and hunting experience alive for our future children!
Let them move on their own course, with a lot of emphasis on training and learning the skills. I started shooting around the age of 6, hunting pheasants at 11 , and going on deer trips at 12. However you are the camp gopher for a couple of years before you hunt. I got my hunter safety for the rockies when I was 13 and made my first kill at 14. There is a lot to learn to be a successful hunter, avoiding all the gimmicks forced upon us these days. When they can gut one without hurling, they will be getting close...
Might be a bit early at 6 to take them hunting. You could take them to observe then ...yea. But to handle a firearm..I think I'd wait till they get way more meat on there bones..and more common sense about them.
No children of my own just step kids that were grown before I met my wife. I do have a nephew that we took to the woods at 6 and let him shoot a 22. It was almost to big for him for him to hold up so I think I'd wait. he's now 15 and 6' 2';...lol...handles rifles just fine...lol
I started going out with my dad, or my uncle when i was 10. I started shooting at 10, and started hunting around 12. i got my licence at 12, and did my first big game hunt the year i turned 16. I mainly hunted waterfowl, rabbit, and coyote. The year i turned 16 i went on a black bear hunt, whitetail hunt.
When your kid is not spastic like 99% of kids and does not get bored easy and can keep still for hours and quiet is the right time. Many kids are not into it since playing video games and eating candy and chugging soda is more fun.Get a good safe and lock up the guns until their 30. Kids and guns do not mix unless they are supervised.
I took each of my kids with me when they were about 2-3. Everyone of them had a grin from ear to ear each time. They loved dressing up in camo like Dad and taking off in the woods.
I let them shoot a gun (.22) around the age of 5.
It depends on the kids. Some learn things better and younger than others. I began hunting when I was six years old, and I had been taught about guns from the time I was born. There were always guns in the house. I grew up on a farm.
My Dad took us along with him from the time we could walk. Turkey, grouse, sage hen, pheasant, deer and antelope. Gun safety was always discussed in our house and it really never seemed like a big deal. In a small box at the bottom of the gun cabinet, our blaze orange hats and vests still lay in wait.
Due to a military spouse, we lived away from home until three years ago, so as toddlers my children didn't have a lot of exposure. They did go hang out in the goose pit when they were younger than five and we were home on vacation. We lived here for a year while my husband was abroad and I made the tiny blaze orange hats and vests so we could go along with my Dad for deer and antelope. My son was one and a half, my daughter almost four.
My daughter is eleven and will be taking hunter safety next month. She is very eager to join her cousins and the rest of us in the hunt for pheasant and antelope next year. She's already a very active participant in the gutting/cleaning/meat preparation areas.
My son will take hunter safety in the spring around the time he turns ten. According to my Dad and sister, he'll be old enough to bird hunt next fall.
Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?
I am getting my H1 license in Ontario soon, I'm a Ontario resident and was wondering if we are allowed to purchase hunting rifles in USA and bring it into Canada?Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?
American law prohibits foreigners from taking possession of firearms purchased in the country. If you buy a gun in the states it needs to be shipped to Canada by a licenced dealer who must get an export permit. They have had some problems in the past with the CIA giving AK-47s, Barret .50 riffles and RPGs to dangerous rebels and they figured the best way to stop it was to restrict the sales of sporting guns to foreign hunters and target shooters.
www.canadiangunnutz.com
In the legalise forum there are a few stickied threads about importing stuff. The only reason you would want to go through all the BS is if the gun you wanted was impossible to buy from a Canadian dealer or a dealer in another country with less stupid laws.Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?
Contact the Canadian Firearms Center. The official government agency dealing with firearms and firearm regulations in Canada. They can give you all the information you need to know.
1-800-731-4000
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
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not long tho
American law prohibits foreigners from taking possession of firearms purchased in the country. If you buy a gun in the states it needs to be shipped to Canada by a licenced dealer who must get an export permit. They have had some problems in the past with the CIA giving AK-47s, Barret .50 riffles and RPGs to dangerous rebels and they figured the best way to stop it was to restrict the sales of sporting guns to foreign hunters and target shooters.
www.canadiangunnutz.com
In the legalise forum there are a few stickied threads about importing stuff. The only reason you would want to go through all the BS is if the gun you wanted was impossible to buy from a Canadian dealer or a dealer in another country with less stupid laws.Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?
Contact the Canadian Firearms Center. The official government agency dealing with firearms and firearm regulations in Canada. They can give you all the information you need to know.
1-800-731-4000
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
so far
not long tho
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