Man your all making me feel like a hard azz. I take my boys and have beenon and off of various hunts, outtings, scouts...etc..since they both turned 2... my oldest actually started at 18 months believe it or not.

I dont let them take stuff to play with, I tell them up front if they want to go they have to be a big boy and be still and quiet until dark. I do have them help call and glass, that keeps them interested. I do not take them on long outtings though..3 hours max for the most part if we are sitting.. Hiking thats a different story. My six year old will hike half a day no problem..and hes continually gettng better.

They must like it, because they take it seriously and love watching animals and are both willing to sit for a couple hours now with no complaints. They are NOT ready for all day sits..most adults arent actually! LOL My oldest complained one time and I sent him home, he hasnt since.

We whisper and look through the binocs and practice moving slowly. They really get into it. I feel kids are capable of a lot more than we give them credit for sometimes or expect of them.