Whenever I’m asked how to introduce kids to wingshooting, I always think back to my son, Preston and how he came to be a bird hunter. First, simply start the conversation with your kid. If there is no interest, the learning process may be like pulling teeth . . .
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Podcast: Being a Young Hunter and Conservationist, with Liz and Hayden Lewis
Pheasant Fest is the annual consumer show and fundraiser/banquet that benefits Pheasants Forever, a leader in conservation of upland habitat and species. While in Schaumburg, Illinois, for the event, I was able to sit down with the mother/daughter . . .
Read MorePodcast: Moms Who Hunt, with Els and Pippa Perkins
Els Van Wort (right) and little Pippa admire a good morning’s trophy, along with Orvis’s Frazier Blair.
Photo by Simon Perkins
In light of the recent Mother’s Day, Reid spends a short podcast celebrating moms who hunt. He is joined by his good friend Els Van Woert, wife of Orvis VP of Creative and Brand Marketing . . .
Read MorePhoto: The Joys of Introducing Others to Turkey Hunting
Written by: Simon Perkins, Orvis Adventures
Frazier Blair (left), Els Van Wort, and little Pippa admire the morning’s trophy.
Photo by Simon Perkins
Nothing really compares to hunting turkeys in the spring….besides introducing it to others and watching them experience it for the first time. The other day, I wandered into the woods at. . .
Read MorePhotos: The Joys of Introducing Kids to Turkey Hunting
Written by: Scott McEnaney, Eastern ELOG Fishing Director
Not every kid has a chance to learn to hunt, so it’s great to help out when you can.
All photos courtesy Scott McEnaney
One of the joys of turkey hunting is how friendly it is for a youth hunter. The audio aspect of a gobbling Tom combined with the visuals of a fortunate hunter watching a show is something every kid who has. . .
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