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Post by birddog on May 11, 2011 15:25:36 GMT -5
I know this doesn't really pertain to turkey hunting but it does in a way...anyhow I have a 10 year old grandson that loves to hunt,I ask him the other day if he would like to go turkey hunting with me and his reply was yes,so when it came time to go I sent him an e-mail and low and behold his dad wouldn't let him go ,said he wanted to be with him when he took his first bird.I've thought about this every since then and it's really bugging the hell out of me,so the question is ..should the Grand Dad (me) been able to take his grand son turkey hunting? ?? I think so,I have but one grand son and who knows when he may kill his first bird,this year,next year,following year?? who knows???but at least I and he could both reflect back on the time that I took him turkey hunting...who knows...he might even get a chance to take one with me!!!!!!!!!
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Post by oldhoyt on May 11, 2011 16:30:40 GMT -5
I would let my father or father in law take my son hunting if I couldn't go along myself. I can't blame the father for wanting to be there either. I would not deprive my son a chance to go hunting, simply because I could not make it.
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Post by Woody Williams on May 11, 2011 16:55:52 GMT -5
I would let my father or father in law take my son hunting if I couldn't go along myself. I can't blame the father for wanting to be there either. I would not deprive my son a chance to go hunting, simply because I could not make it. Ditto... The kid comes first in my book. If I can't go I sure would not stand in the way of grandpa taking him.
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Post by countrystyle56 on May 11, 2011 17:31:53 GMT -5
Just be patient. His sons first turkey is something that no dad should miss. One of those one time things a dad just can't miss. There will be plenty of grandpa hunts in the future.
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Post by featherduster on May 11, 2011 18:07:10 GMT -5
I agree with country.
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Post by oneshot on May 12, 2011 5:06:27 GMT -5
Depends......is Dad taking him out? If so ....how often? My son and I doubled on his first turkey so I know where Dad is coming from, but is the kid going? I say if Dad is taking him go for it, but if he is just going out occasionally, then let Grandad have a chance.
heck, on another note why don't all 3 of you go...... then everyone will be in on the action. 3 people shouldn't be a big deal. Win-win for everyone.
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Post by daworz on May 13, 2011 9:02:14 GMT -5
Getting ready to become a Granpa for the first time, In a few days I would side with Granpa, Take him hunting, I will never have this problem. My son-in-law never grew up hunting, did some fishing and has already told me that I would be showing Him My Grandson the ways of the Woods.
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Post by Ahawkeye on May 13, 2011 10:03:50 GMT -5
I'd say all of you go, I can really see both sides of this and can really see why it's important to all of you maybe you could video the hunt and go along just don't let this get you bent out of shape. In the end I'd say it's dad/parents call. Just my .02
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Post by Woody Williams on May 13, 2011 11:38:10 GMT -5
Getting ready to become a Granpa for the first time, In a few days I would side with Granpa, Take him hunting, I will never have this problem. My son-in-law never grew up hunting, did some fishing and has already told me that I would be showing Him My Grandson the ways of the Woods. Congratulations! Only one thing better than babies and that is GRAND BABIES!!
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