It has never been so important as it is now to instill a love for outdoors in our youth. The outdoors, most likely, can be the only coherent source of comfort.
The seasons in the woods come and come: from the currently research of hangars in pursuit of Toms to come, to slide in Smallmouths from a stream. One thing that has not changed, however, is the need to present the outdoor lifestyle to our children. In nature, there is something for everyone, but only if the opportunity is presented. It is easy to assert that the outdoors is free, but very often, our young people are not aware of this, especially when these are everyday habits.
It’s simple: without current outdoor men and women who are interested in involving it for young people, this lifestyle risks of extinction. All efforts to transmit the joy and simplicity of hunting and fishing, or any outdoor activity, moreover, is very necessary.
Enter Appalachian Stutters, a local chapter of the National Federation of Wild Turkey.
The chapter took his own life when the members were able to organize the state of Kentucky’s appeal competition, as well as the “Hunting the 606” exhibition, at the Arena wireless of the Appalachians in August. Having been present and having been blessed to participate in the festivities of the day, I can honestly say that the day was great. However, a competition, or a competitor on the other hand, stole the show in my book.
Among the altered and experienced appellants, a 12 -year -old boy, Hudson McGarity. Hudson’s family had driven him from Georgia, to compete in many divisions during the competition. One of these competitions was the senior friction division, in which Hudson won first place, beating people who had been calling for years.
I had the privilege of catching Hudson recently, which has just traveled to Nashille for the competition of the great Nationals of the NWTF. He ranked second in the junior division, as well as third in the holly division of Huls. I would say that the boy has a brilliant future in calls, and more importantly, an inspiring attitude to accompany him.
I hope that an upcoming event, the day of the Jakes of the Appalachians, could bring a young from Kentucky to the east of traveling the same path. Jakes Jour, which should take place on March 15 at the Floyd County Fish and Game Club, is to put the children of our region in contact with the outdoors, through the power of the wild turkey.
“Our reasoning for the start of the chapter was to spend a day of jakes, because if we do not do our youth outside, this lifestyle will die with us,” said the vice-president of the Bub Tackett chapter.
“Young people in our region get lost when it comes to outdoor,” added the president of the Chris Stumbo section. “Growing up, we hit the woods or the stream bank, there was nothing else to do. Everything we can do to give back to the community and our children, we have to do it. I think they’ll do something if it’s there.
Stumbo said that the “Hunting The 606” exhibition was put aside to go to the event.
“We will give turkey calls, a hunting rifle .410, vests and more,” he said. “Every child who comes will leave with something.”
TACKETT added that there is a fish pond behind the club, and that a hunter security course will be available at the club before the day of Jakes. To ask for the course, visit, fw.ky.gov.
Stumbo and Tackett added that if a child came to the event and is “bitten by the bug”, the event would be considered a success.
The hunter’s education course should start at 9 a.m., with Jakes Day starting at 2 p.m.
After looking at the progress of shooting in the school archery over the years, I am delighted to see more progress made with regard to the introduction of our young people the style of outdoor life. Of course, children cannot want what they never had, but they can’t love what they have never offered either. The idea of living this life without the comfort that Timber and Creek Bank provide me worse, even more than the current status of our so-called “civilization”. If you really want our children to appreciate the pure things of this life, start by promoting the outdoor lifestyle. I am not telling you to give them the boot, to tell them to rub two sticks together and to make it work. However, what I say is: let them know the outdoor lifestyle, and the purity it can provide is at their disposal. In addition, not only is it lacking in price, but it can provide them with qualities to make this world a better place. Heck, if we are not going to move to the wood, we could also instill wooden qualities in our civilized life. What will it hurt?
There are a lot of adventures to live and stories to tell until the next time, stay attentive, and as much as possible, stay in wood.