RE: Changing times
IS THERE ANY WHO CAN RELATE?!
IT COULD HAVE EASILY HAVE BEEN ME WHO WROTE YOUR POST!
It is not just inTexas but in all the states that folks in the "industry" are worried about the declining numbers of youth getting involved not only with hunting, but fishing, camping, hiking and all outdoors activities.
The statistics show that if a kid doesn't have get out and do some fishing, hunting or camping/hiking by like age 10/11 they are very likely to never participate in those activities. So certainly they wouldn't be likely to help any youths when thet reach adulthood either.
That is why I teach hunter safety education - for the kids. That is why, like you, I am the "old man" in the camp. (But we won't repeat that now will we - atleast for another 10 years or so) That is why I love to bring kids fishing. I have a great little secret bluegill pond where the kids can catch fish one after another. Kids can't tolerate being skunked - they gotta be having fun. Bring the little grill, cook some dogs or burgers, some chips and soda - they won't forget and they'll want to do it again & again.
It's our duty guys!