You are so right. I was fortunate to grow up in the country, in a family of exceptional southwestern (Arizona) outdoorsmen. I'm now trying to pass on to my kids what my father ans uncle passed on to me. We camp often. (once a month when possible) regardless of weather. My kids started shooting at age 5 with Cricket 22 lr rifles. I take them hunting and fishing often. I took my 9 yr old dove and quail hunting last season. he did pretty well considering he's shooting a H&R Partner .410 single shot. But the skills will continue to be refined and his knowlege base will grow. My youngest is 7 and will be hunting upland game soon.

If I can teach my kids half of what my mentors forgot, I'll be doing well.