Hunter-Trapper Education Class

Tomorrow is the big day. The three eldest children have been diligently studying the online portion of their hunter-trapper education course [seems nowadays their is a 4 hour online course that must be completed prior to attending class, guess things change over the years.] They are quite excited, as am I. Upon completion of the course and their 12th birthday they will be able to obtain their first hunting license and begin what is hopefully a lifelong joy of hunting. They have already spent quite a few years afield with me on various occasions, but have never been able to actually have their own gun and 'hunt'. I believe this is an important milestone for them, and one they have been looking forward to for many years. They are growing up and the opportunity to provide for the family through the hunt is now before them. I plan on rewarding them with a feast/bonfire and a gift if they pass. I am thinking that a knife making kit would be a great gift. They could create a blade that would serve them well for many years. We shall see what tomorrow holds!