Originally Posted by
whognu
please do not take anything i say below to be offensive; i certainly do not mean it to come across that way
i think it is awesome that you are trying to get your kids outside to learn new things
here however, and certainly not to dissuade you from going, is my opinion on how to go about it
it takes years and years to become comfortable and somewhat proficient in the ways of the wilds; may people here have grown up locally and so have had a lifetime to acclimate
from your post, it appears you have very little experience in the wild; and i assume you do not have a rifle and have never killed a game bird or animal
if this is true then for your kid's safety (and respect for your prey) i firstly suggest that you become fully comfortable with your guns (packing, shooting reloading storing etc etc) AND have the kids understand where they should be when papa has a gun
secondly, i would be inclined to head out to region 3/5/8, find a fsr and start practice shooting (stationary, offhand etc etc)
at the same time figure out how to 'clean your catch' - lots of youtube videos on how to clean grouse, deer etc
what happens 'after the shooting' ???
because you have (again, i am assuming) little woodsmanship, you could really expose your kids and yourself to grave danger in any number of ways
in the wild (even without guns) things can go from A-OK to tragic very, very fast
again, take no offence from what i have written, simply put, the wilds of BC will get respect - either voluntarily or otherwise
good luck
chris