It was my father also who taught me the love and respect of the land, and the game we pursued. He pretty much taught me the basics (as he knew them), and I RAN with it from there. I've learned alot on my own through reading, and listening to other hunterslike you folks. (THANK YOU.) I just read in my new National Rifle Association instructors magazine that the NRA is now going to start teaching a course to train Hunting Instructors. I guess its a pretty straight forward class to become an instuctor, and if it's anything like their other classes, its TOP NOTCH. If anyone is interested, I would think all you need to do is call NRA's toll free number, and ask for the instructor training department. But like most of you folks, good ole' dad started me off, and I SURE am glad.