I brought my mom and dad hunting with me

[Spruce Grouse]

I didn't come from a hunting family. I got into hunting because when I worked for the MNR some of the biologists there talked about it a lot and there was another girl there that was really into bear hunting. My mom and dad have never been on a hunt but they have enjoyed meat I bring them and My first deer was shot (with a crossbow) on their property and they liked being there when I brought it up to the house to hang. This fall I was back in Canada for a moose hunt (no luck) and after we spent thanksgiving at the cottage. My husbands family cottage is in WMU 46 near parry sound. I decided to go look for grouse and asked if my mom and dad wanted to walk in the woods with me. My dad was a bit nervous about going into the woods during hunting season so even though there was no one around and it wasn't required, I put on my orange hat. While out my mom was talking a lot so I knew I wouldn't see anything so it just became a nice walk in the woods. We had a great time, it was fun to take them with me.

here I am ready to go:

my dad was happy to spend time with me:

taking a break with my mom:

 

[John Y Cannuck]

That's great, thank you for helping to break down the terrible stereotypes that the media has built around us hunters.
Non-hunters have no idea just how much enjoyment hunting truly is, to them it's a dangerous "blood sport" and the woods are filled with nuts with guns.
I hope your family will spread the word that hunting is one of the safest healthiest, and most enjoyable activities out there.

 

[blargon]

Great outing, but your pics are too small...

What shotgun are you carrying?

 

[Spruce Grouse]

I can't change the size of the pictures. My mom sent them to me as copies and I will have to get the original to make it better.

 

[Noel]

Hunting skipped my folks generation too, they have no interest but they are starting to learn to keep an eye out for their dear little boy after many years of training.
Keep at it, soon your Dad will be asking to pack that nice shotty for you.

 

[IDPACONVERT]

Thank you for the story, and pics. My son and I, are planing a hunting trip next fall.

 

[groove]

Fantastic! I'm the first in my family to hunt, but think my father and brother (Mom has passed) would enjoy it. Gives me hope!