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sheepguide

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New Youth Hunters For 2011
« on: June 14, 2011, 12:05:19 AM »
Anyone else have a kid that will be hunting for their first year this fall?
My oldest boy turns 12 the first part of Dec. so we will be trying for some late season tags for him. And if they dont pan out it sounds like a good friend is gunna run a cat for him and we will try and make his first big game animal a cougar.
No matter what we will be hunting im some pumped to have him able to put in for draws and pack the rifle this year.
He is shooting the .280AI like a pro so when he gets the tags I feel bad for the animals he will be after.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 12:12:40 AM »
i have a stepson that got into archery last summer.  he shoots that bow decent.  he is showing some interest in wanting to kill something, but not sure if he will be a go yet or not.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2011, 12:14:36 AM »
Hope he decides to. Nothing better than getting kids out for the first time.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2011, 08:35:57 PM »
Anyone else have a kid that will be hunting for their first year this fall?
My oldest boy turns 12 the first part of Dec. so we will be trying for some late season tags for him. And if they dont pan out it sounds like a good friend is gunna run a cat for him and we will try and make his first big game animal a cougar.
No matter what we will be hunting im some pumped to have him able to put in for draws and pack the rifle this year.
He is shooting the .280AI like a pro so when he gets the tags I feel bad for the animals he will be after.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2011, 08:38:14 PM »
Sounds good Bud. We will see how things are in the way of days off and maybe take you up on that offer.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2011, 08:49:30 PM »
k  the season is in DEC    We could get him on a late season  goose hunt as well 

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2011, 08:57:57 PM »
That would be cool. He would love the goose hunt as well. He just started shooting clay pigeons in the field at home and is a pretty darn good shot. Just shooting 2 3/4 shells for now but could shoot bigger loads im sure. Really appreciate the offer.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2011, 08:58:44 PM »
That's gonna be a blast for you guys this season! Can't hardly wait for my boys to be old enough and neither can they. We had so much fun last year...

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 03:52:37 AM »
neither can they.

Geez, do ya think  ;)

Those two boys have hunting in their blood and on the brain 24-7  8)

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 08:52:59 AM »
A cat for the first hunt, that is incredible!  Merry Christmas! 

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2011, 03:02:43 PM »
Remember a youth wildlife cert. comes with a free Bird Game Licence.  A nice bonus for youth hunting.

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2011, 08:27:52 PM »
neither can they.

Geez, do ya think  ;)

Those two boys have hunting in their blood and on the brain 24-7  8)

It's not entirely my fault... ;)

I spent much of our Costco trip the other day trying to, gently, explain why a week long sheep hunt, might not be the best place for 7 & 8 yr old boys. Not sure I ever got 'em convinced... Cracks me up. ;D

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 11:36:44 AM »
Remember the Junior Pheasant Program all you central Albertan guys. Its a free program that runs east of Innisfail on the weekends starting in September. The only request is they have taken hunter training and the family has a F&G membership for insurance reasons or a Youth membership can be bought for about 8 bucks i believe.

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2011, 02:59:58 PM »
  Your 12 yr. old can't apply for any of the draws, except for any season that is open after Dec. the way I read the regs is that correct. But next year he could apply for all the tags.

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 04:06:56 PM »
Ya  any seasons open after Dec. 7.

We put him in for,

Bison, 734 Camp Wainright Moose, 829 Wainright Special Deer, WMU 300 Bull Elk. IIRC just trying to remember without the books at work here.
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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #15 on: June 20, 2011, 12:44:37 PM »
Remember the Junior Pheasant Program all you central Albertan guys. Its a free program that runs east of Innisfail on the weekends starting in September. The only request is they have taken hunter training and the family has a F&G membership for insurance reasons or a Youth membership can be bought for about 8 bucks i believe.

You're right- what a great opportunity! We took my son over there last year. The boys had a great time. I plan on volunteering some time this fall (it's only 4 miles from our farm). Dan and the other volunteers have done a great job with that program.

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2011, 01:59:16 PM »
Remember the Junior Pheasant Program all you central Albertan guys. Its a free program that runs east of Innisfail on the weekends starting in September. The only request is they have taken hunter training and the family has a F&G membership for insurance reasons or a Youth membership can be bought for about 8 bucks i believe.

You're right- what a great opportunity! We took my son over there last year. The boys had a great time. I plan on volunteering some time this fall (it's only 4 miles from our farm). Dan and the other volunteers have done a great job with that program.

Is that right Doug N . Which direction from Dan? My Sis lives about 4 miles direct west of him.
There is supposed to be another guide course with the program this year  for volunteers.

I am pretty darn sure "Junior Sheepguide" is going to do pretty darn good on the clays this fall. Cant wait to see his grin  when he downs his first Rooster!!

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2011, 06:22:38 PM »
I'm 2 miles east and 2 miles north of Dan.

The day we took the boys there last year it was really windy and the birds were spooky. The lifted a LONG way off and gave the kids a good test. Was a GREAT day.

I told Dan I would be available to help out this year. I was going to donate some Merriams turkeys too, but the hatch wasn't very successful.

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Re: New Youth Hunters For 2011
« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2011, 05:46:29 PM »
I imagine that you have seen some stragglers around your house then Doug. I know i have. You must be close to RR263 or 4.
Thats great you can help out. Hope to see you at training day whenever he holds it again. Thats sweet to have some Turkeys for the program, its been awhile.