RE: how old were your kids...
It really isn' t that big of a decision. Unless the wife gets involved!
When the boy is constantly after you wanting to go hunting or fishing when you go, then you know it' s time.
I took my son out when he was 5 yrs old for the first time. I' ve never bear hunted, but that would' nt matter. I' ve taken him elk and deer hunting since that age and have never regretted it. I can remember back all those years and believe me, I don' t think I could' ve left the house without him. He' s turned out to be the best hunting partner a man could want. (He' s now 24) Just keep an eye on him and don' t push him more than you know he can take, believe me kids are tough, they can handle more than most give them credit for. If he' s anything like my boy, you' ll never be able to leave him home again,LOL. You may have to slow down some so he can keep up, but wait a few years, It' ll be him slowing down so you can keep up. If I had it to do over again, I would not change a thing.
I could say a lot more, but I think you know how I feel. elknut1