The Bad Uncle
Actually, that was hardly the case. My friend was under the impression
that only the the Kids could hunt and didn’t even bother to take his gun. He worked
the dogs while the kid did all the shooting. In fact, TPWD intended the “early” season
hunt at this WMA to be a Parent/Child hunt and encourages ANY adult to hunt with a
child. Next time he won’t make that mistake.
The term “rented” was obviously used in jest. The “early” hunt program
has been quite successful in getting kids into the field (and not just parents and
their children).
Never underestimate the power of a “corrupting” uncle. Neither of my
brothers-in-law hunt or fish. If it we not for their “bad” uncle (me), none of my
nephews (I don’t have any nieces) wouldn’t learn how to ride a horse, shoot, hunt, fish, write
their their names’in the snow, or any other myriad of “bad” habits essential to becoming a
well-rounded juvenile delinquent. Or, at least, I think, that’s how my In-Laws see
it.
Once, I kidnapped the oldest from school to join me for the N. Zone Dove
opener (Always on Sept 1). Under “reason”, I wrote:
“Because, if he doesn’t go hunting, he’ll grow up wearing a dress.”
I took him to Academy and outfitted him in full camo regalia and off we
went. For those of you who may worry about what the kid missed in school that day — I
challenge you toshow me another 1st grader who can tell the difference between egrets
and herons; croton and clover; multiflora rose and blackberries, mourning dove and killdeer
( I know a govenor that can’t even get that one right!).
Of course I caught some grief from his father (mostly because he wasn’t
invited). His mother mostly complained because the kid wore the camo every day for the
next week. Seems that the clothes finally jumped off his body and ran for the
washer by themselves (or so the kid was told).
If you think that pissed the kids parent’s off — wait ’till I buy him a horse!
Share the wealth, take a kid hunting!
Mark
