Im only 17, and I grew up pheasant hunting, I didnt shoot, I just walked. Finally my dad let me carry a gun. After a couple of years of just shooting and small game hunting, my dad put me in my tree stand, and I harvested my first deer. Now I started bow hunting 3 years ago, and I have fall'n in love with the outdoors. I still hunt with my father and my uncle sometimes, but now I am completely independent. The first thing I ever do after I successfully harvest an animal is call my dad in excitement. Then I clean my prize, take it home, and eat. My dad is disapointed that I do not need him anymore, but he is glad that I can do it on my own. My family has taught me a lot about hunting and life, but now I am learning my self. I can't believe how much I have learned in the last several years. I only hope my hunitng knowledge coutinues to grow.