My daughters have been "hunting" with me since they were 6 and 8. They are 8 and 11 now, but they still don't get the entire effect of the hunt, as they do not go to the bay until the hog is legged and under control. It actually works out pretty well. They hang out on the mule until the hog is tied, then the drive the mule to us and help with dogs, etc. They still get to hit the woods, but there is not quite the risk involved that there would be with them on the ground going to the bay.
Now when we hunt at night is when it gets fun. When we get done with the hog, I can just about count on hearing a story about how there were coyotes, or some other animal just right next to the mule, and how they had to climb on the roof so the coyotes could not get to them...
I am not sure if it is the older kid just trying to scare the youngest, or if they are both believing it. At any rate, they enjoy the woods, and it's hard to beat spending time hunting with your family.
JJT,
Congrats on the news.
