ORIGINAL: kim398pl
I thouhgt it was afriad of hieghts, but my dad build tree stand and he will climb them in the backyard, just not at the club. Even if my dad is there he will not climb them at the club. He climbed one in the backyard that was alot higher than the one we can both sit in at the club. It is wierd.
Nw I forgot to add, he is 13, with the maturty of a 10 yr old. This is want the Dr told me. He has some learning problems as well. this is one reason why we have not got him a gun. He does not show us he is responsible enouhg tohave a gun yet. We have let him shoto our guns on occassion, but he does nto have his own gun.
He actually prefer a walking hunt. In our area, it is best to hunt from a stand as the brushes are over 6 foot and you will nto see anything unless you up higher than that. or you sit in the middle of the rd and see if one comes into the road.
I am not sure what we are gonna do, we are working on thei isseu. My hsuabd pushes. I do not. I jsut say okay, fine, sit on the ground. I think he may be afriad a deer is gonana attack him.
Kim,
You're on the right track not pushing him. He's not ready so
there's more chance of turning him off hunting than on to it.
There being more to this than originally posted makes a difference.
Your doctor telling you he has the maturity of a 10 yr old and having
a learning disablity should not keep him from being a hunter but it
will take alot more patience from you and your husband. Continue
taking him along but don't try to force him. Not giving him a rifle is
a good idea until he's shown he's completly ready. The advice about
practicing some of these skills (tree climbing and such) at home making
it fun and safe is a good one. Firearms safety training is a must. Just
keep being patient and supportive of him and what he is ready for and
things will work out. Remember, we're not all hunters. Sad but true.
PK