Originally Posted by
Bugle M In
I think there is more then enough time for seniors to hunt along with the rest of us.
They do have more time on their hands, and can plan trips during the weekday if they wish.
If they have a "disability", they can apply for a "disability permit".
It allows them to go into areas that most of us would normally be restricted to with a vehicle.
I think that is fair enough, as I am getting older, and I do understand that the body can "break down", making
some hunts near impossible to do without some assistance or easier access.
As for youth hunts....I agree, it is away to bring young folks into the "family of hunting".
The only down point is....some adults use this to "their advantage".
Yes, kid tags along, but sometimes they aren't the ones really hunting.
But with all things in life, there are always going to be some "bad apples" who just disregard what the
true intentions were in the first place......"self proposed entitlement" I suppose??
Anyways, I think things should stay the way they are.
My father who is turning 80 in a few months agrees, no need for a special season.
Just an understanding that he has some "special needs" due to an "old body" and "worn out/damaged parts" that
are beyond repair, especially at his age, but that his "passion" for hunting is still the same as when he was in
his 20's.
Hopefully people can understand that...and remember...we all get to that point, some just get there faster then
others.