Podcast: Episode 203, Why Take Kids Hunting?

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Listen to this even if you do not have kids. Take someone hunting. It doesn’t matter if they are children or adults…

Show Notes:

Crew Catch Up

Getting Kids into Hunting

Buying their first gun

How to start them off

Take your Kids Hunting

Appreciation of wild spaces and wild life

Encourage hard work, discipline, and self confidence

Prepares them for failure

Teaches compassion and empathy

Rite of passage

Firearm safety

Creates lasting memories

Continues the tradition of the North American wildlife model

Great American Outdoors Act in House of Representatives

Gear Discussed:

Allen Company Recoil Eraser recoil pad 

Allen Company neoprene stretch buttstock shell holder

Shotwave Low profile Emuff

Allen Company Girls With Guns sling

Allen Company Girls With Guns soft sided gun case

About the Podcast:

We are hunters, anglers, writers, and sometimes chefs. Our passion for the outdoor lifestyle motivated the foundation of Harvesting Nature which serves as a media outlet built to inspire and educate the outdoor expert and novice alike. Our podcast focuses on the technical side of cooking wild fish and game while also incorporating adventures and lessons learned from our pursuit of wild meat. Join us on our journey of Harvesting Nature.

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Justin Townsend

Editor-in-Chief at Harvesting Nature

Justin (Choctaw) is an avid hunter, angler, and chef whose passion for the outdoors lead him to create Harvesting Nature in 2011. He continues to hunt, fish, and cook all while sharing his experiences with others through film, podcasts, print, and with recipes. He also proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard.

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Kory Slye

Digital Media Producer at Harvesting Nature

Kory is a lifelong hunter and angler from northwestern Pennsylvania.He enjoys filling his freezer with the wild game and fish that Pennsylvania has to offer.His goal is to show how he has introduced his three young children to the outdoors and fostered their passion for all things wild.Follow him on his journey on Instagram, @outdoorsmandad.

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Dustyn Carroll

Podcast Co-Host at Harvesting Nature

Dustyn always had a love for adventure and fostered a love for hunting and fishing after his military career began. He found an appreciation of wild game meats through his co-workers and then jumped into the pursuit of wild meat wholeheartedly. Cooking and serving wild game to his family and friends has become pleasurable achievement which he looks forward to at every new journey.

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Collin Gruin

Field Staff Writer at Harvesting Nature

Collin is a novice hunter and angler who is quickly becoming more seasoned each year. He began his outdoor adventures in PA as a kid, and has had the opportunity to hunt and fish in various places across the U.S as an adult. His newest journey will take him to the Pacific NW where he will continue to grow his passion for the outdoors whilst learning to hunt and fish in new country.

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