I think alot of kids suffer from over saturation and information overload in today's society. Spending time in the outdoors is VERY good for kids and you're doing something special and worthy both for him and his parents.

I never enjoy hunting more than with my kids and I can see the effect on them. We spend a ton of time out on the ranch and they love it. It takes an act of Congress to get them to play outside at home but if I tell them we're loading the Jeep and headed out, they get excited.

Further, it gives them focus and a goal. Hunting isn't just about sitting somewhere and shooting an animal, its about the strategy, the sport, the anticipation and planning. If gives one something to contemplate and look forward to. It is and should be hard work to scout, prep gear, self-educate, and patiently watch a plan unfold. These are life skills above and beyond the basic hunter/gather acquisition of lean meat to feed upon.

Letting him peer into that world will give him confidence and self respect. Being an ethical hunter is a repsonsibility and a badge of honor.

Simply outstanding of you to undertake this acitivity.