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My teenager shot his first duck at age 8. He fell in love with hunting and fishing and spends lots of time in the woods and on the water. Here is some of what he has learned:

(1) How to handle a firearm safely and properly.

(2) Appropriate hunting ethics. ("Character" has do to with what you do when no one is looking.)

(3) Where that McDonalds' hamburger comes from.

(4) What "death" really means, as opposed to the video games version of "death".

(5) Respect for the environment and the out-of-doors.

(6) Knowledge of hunting and animals including: reading sign, understanding wind direction, picking a stand location, placing decoys, calling, and picking your shot.

I'm sure there is more to say on this topic, but that's a good start.