my kids were bought up in the bush - I took my kids out for short evening hunts when they were 4-5 -but I had prepared them for rifle shots and yes blood and guts - its all about the intro and not...
Liked On: 04-03-2023, 03:57 PM
It’s great taking the kids out. I started my twin boys duck shooting when they were 4. They stayed deer hunting with me when they were 6. I have a picture somewhere of James trying to poke the eyes...
Liked On: 04-03-2023, 03:55 PM
Errr gonetropo you haven't been playing with balloons recently have you??:wtfsmilie:
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:11 PM
Umm… am Ithe only one that connects the fact that this happened at a service station that will have had cameras up the whazoo. Someone is telling porkies if they are saying that don’t know if or...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:11 PM
True but surely the bloke that "ends up as the foreman, where their skills don't necessarily translate." will be up against the other best formen and the best of those, will be the guy in charge of...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:11 PM
"Fact is, we got gangsters starting to rob people in broad daylight at gas stations." Yes and not just gangsters, kids as well. In Birkenhead, there are at least 4 Vape shops. Every few days, one...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:10 PM
http://https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/300819700/three-people-arrested-after-incident-at-petrol-station-in-aucklands-new-lynn Weird how none of the news outlets are admitting its a shooting. He was...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:08 PM
Stick to hunting mate :D:D:D
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:02 PM
And the riverbed and flats are the coldest part of a valley, camp on a bench a few hundred metres up from the river bed and you will have less dew and warmer, and wont stink up good hunting areas.
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:02 PM
In the bush the dew settles on the trees, not on the fly. You can still get condensation but the dew won’t be adding to it. On a dewy morning like today go for a walk and you will see the dew on the...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 06:01 PM
Start them young. It's more about the camping experience when they are young so cooking over a fire and marshmallows are good. It took quite a few years and lots of trips before I managed to get...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 05:37 PM
Generally 3 to 4 years + is a good age to start getting them into it. Short walks and lots of treats/water along the way to keep them going. The secret is getting them to be quiet long enough to...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 05:37 PM
Yep just get into it, you soon find out what's easy or not. Kids love being on your back, gives them a good view of whats going on too. I've got a macpac kid carrier you can have if you want,...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 05:36 PM
Its never too soon. I started with my 2 boys as soon as they could hold their head up, small walks in the backpack, checking the pond, spotlighting, etc etc. And it was never an issue, we just kinda...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 05:35 PM
Congratulations! I'd just start easy and get a comfy for you and the new one carry backpack. I used a handed down Macpac one with a big enough pouch underneath for some treats, drink, spare nappies...
Liked On: 03-03-2023, 05:34 PM