was supposed to take him shooting Tues or Wed but had an unexpected death in my family as my Aunt had a stroke and passed away. the weather is also not cooperating to well but i got that covered, will be taking him to an indoors range this Sunday and get him on track! look forward to shooting with him and taking some pictures. with work (UPS) and the passing of my Aunt it has been a very hard last couple of days.

Thanks for what you're doing Ken.

Sorry about the passing of your Aunt.

Condolences to your family on your aunt's passing. Get photos of the young man when you can.

finally got some time to BREATHE!!!! we will be shooting tomorrow!!!!!

FINALLY had the chance to shoot with Kyle today! what a great, well mannered young man! he shot very well for the first time really shooting trad archery. the bow Kat donated fits him well, a little stout at #45 pounds but he shot well and no doubt he will learn as he goes and this bow will serve him well for years to come! he LOVED shooting for sure, we shot indoors at a local club as the weather is pretty brutal! he DEFINITELY was all set up for shooting with everything everyone had gifted him! even after i was tired he was still chomping at the buit to shoot so i took some pictures and offered all the help i could.

it was all a lot to take in so we are starting with the basic's, working on a positive anchor and keeping the elbow down. he caught on quick and is adjusting to the weight of the bow. he is only 14 and 112 pounds so it all all very new to him and i told him the muscle memory will come with time and practice. click on the video below.
 

Bud B made an AWESOME quiver for him with he loves and fits him PERFECT! you can see a load of the arrows donated as well with some good arrows he is saving for hunting.

looks like he is set up very well.

great job everyone.  

he will be joining Tradgang shortly but does not get on the computer often, can ya believe that a youth who does NOT like the computer!!!! he loves the outdoors, horse back riding, showing animals with 4H, hunting with his Gram pa and pretty much anything pertaining to the outdoors, as his mother told me for a young man he is very old fashioned and brought up right. he is a pleasure to be around and is very thankful to all who gave. i know the boots came in really handy for school as well as hunting.

i will be taking him every chance i get and will get him to join a local traditional club i am part of The Mohawk Hudson Archers. i personally want to thank all of you for helping him out as well all know it is all about the youth and this young man is a fine representative of the future of our sport! i will be posting more pic's of our adventures as they unfold, this was the first time i had personal met kyle and i know now that we all did the right thing as i am sure he will take right off in this sport, has everything in the world for it which would not have been possible otherwise and will leave a lasting impression on him forever!

Thanks for organizing this Ken. I was glad to be a part. Adding the fact he is "old fashioned" makes it even better for me.

If he needs more holes in that quiver strap he can use empty 22 casings for punching them. And to treat the leather when the time comes he can get mink oil paste at Wally World. A nice soft boot brush applies it nicely.

God bless you for bringing this to our attention. And continued prayers to you and your family for your loss.

It doesn't get better than that. Bless those that gave and to you for making his Christmas a merry one.

again THANK YOU to all! more pic's when we get together for small game and stump shooting.

Ken,

I still have the magazines!  If he wants to ride horses, I have a pretty good idea where that can happen as well    

Kyle looks like a good Young man, looking forward to shooting with you guys.  

he is very much in to horse riding and showing, will definitely bring him up to the farm with you to ride and stump shoot.

Thanks for the pictures Ken.

It looks like a fine investment in the future of our sport.