Took him deer hunting for the first time this season. No kill, but that wasn't the point. We spent 6 hours in the woods at dawn and he learned patience, respect for nature, and that being a man means showing up even when it's uncomfortable. Afterwards we went to breakfast and I told him I was proud of him just for trying. These are the moments you can't replicate on a screen.
Man that sounds like a perfect day. Whether you get anything or not, that time together is what they'll remember forever. Beats any trophy.
Six hours of quiet in the woods together is better than any conversation you could force in the living room. That's how real teaching happens with boys.
This is what it's about right here. The no kill part is exactly the point. Teaching patience, responsibility, respect for nature. That's a memory he's going to carry forever.
This is what it's all about right here. Teaching them respect for the hunt, patience, and just being out there with you. The kill is just a bonus.
Six hours in the woods with your son sounds like the exact opposite of failing at being a man. You're nailing it.
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Love this. My oldest is begging me to take him hunting next season. Not about the kill for me either, just wanting to spend that quiet time together and teach him something real.