Kids were looking forward to this hike for days! Very cold, about 15 when we set off. Big plans...build a shelter, a couple fires, shoot flu-flu's, stumps, whatever....

Emmie Mae's first "big hike"...

We're off!
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Lunchtime by the fire...
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My Morin Banshee, Cade's Big Ed longbow, and Mae- Mae's Maddog longbow...
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Mae-Mae hard at work carrying sticks for shelter..
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Checking it out...
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Cade's arrow bouncing off target(dead tree)...
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Very interesting find for them...Coyote "poop"...showed them all the tiny bird bones within, Mae-Mae pointed out the beak...
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Two very happy kids having the time of their lives...
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Mae-Mae leading the way...
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Flu-flu time...they luv shooting flu-flu's!!
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Snack time...
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I was ready to head home, but they wanted to go all the way back to our newly built shelter...
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Cade showing Mae-Mae how to use a lighter...
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"Ice pillers"...
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We ended up staying out for over 5hrs. and they didn't want to quit. They actually asked it we could stay longer so they could walk out using their headlamps!

A day none of us will ever forget and they're already talking about going back out this weekend!!

Nice !!

Curt,

I tip my brim to you, what a better world we could have if more parent's spent quality time with their kids such as this fine example, rather than letting them grow up with a Playstation or Phone stuck in their hand. "Props to you"..... You just gave me a great idea for this weekend !!!

Lanier

Very nice curt, what a way to spend the day.  

That certainly looks like an awesome day! Two very happy youngsters spending time with a Dad who really gets it.

Kudos

Cool Mate , great pics, the apple didn't fall far from the tree, she is the spitting image of your young fella.

Way to go, Bro. I can't believe how much your little girl looks like like Cade. Nice bows, too. Thanks for raising your kids "right".

What a day!!! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

What a great day!  Two beautiful kids you have there.  Thanks for sharing the trip.

Great day Curt! Looks like Mae-Mae isn't far behind in the shooting department, better tell Cade to watch out!!!


David

A Great Day..!.......    

  Thanks for sharing.!

Now that's what life is all about. Way to go dad.

Curt, Great family. Two good looking young archers. Sounds and looks to be an awesome time. Loved those times with my kids. Don

Curt, You do it for the kids, but you find that everyones a winner...thanx for taking us along. You are blessed & the best part is you know it!

Very cool pics and good job being the instructing dad to all that is trad.Is that public land?