Getting a Child started

[tx07]

Looks like you've already judged him... He was just asking for help. He never said that the dad wasnt willing to get involved, Dad is the one that asked him for help. If he wasnt a good father he would have ignored the kids interest in bowhunting. Dad isnt a hunter and doesnt know about bows or hunting, which is why he's asking for help.

Correction, it was the Mom that is interested in her sons interests.
Also by the mother telling him the dad is no hunter. Indicating he may have no interest in hunting.

Edit: this was already taken care of lol.
Maybe the dad will join in and mom too then we gain 3 more TBH brothers and sisters?

[agvet2004]

Correction, it was the Mom that is interested in her sons interests.
So it could be the dad is not stepping up to the plate or interested. Also by the mother telling him the dad is no hunter. Indicating he may have no interest in hunting or doing it with his son.

See post 10 by the OP. It was already clarified.

[agvet2004]

The Katy GTG is not a bad idea. We usually have a good group of people that are more than willing to help. How old is the boy? My daughter is 9 and will be there this week shooting.

[Captrix]

Check with West Houston Archery as well. Glen may have some ideas. I know Katy has a Harris county 4H group and they do archery as well as shooting. Our daughter will be starting that this fall. I don't have the info on me, but it should be easy to search.

how old do kids have to be for 4H?

[tx07]

See post 10 by the OP. It was already clarified.

Already taken care of see my edit

[Captrix]

Exactly...anyone bickering on here remember that the thread started about a kid needing help and was not started to argue over whether his parents are members of PETA or not?

no bickering, but one thing I cant stand is when people are judged because they're asking for help, especially for a child. It doesnt matter if neither or both of his parents are involved. If the kid wants to shoot a bow, lets help him get set up!!!

[Boss Buck]

X-2 were here to help!!

[outdoordaddy]

no bickering, but one thing I cant stand is when people are judged because they're asking for help, especially for a child. It doesnt matter if neither or both of his parents are involved. If the kid wants to shoot a bow, lets help him get set up!!!

Couldn't agree more! Wasn't pointing you out, was just trying to keep this guys post from going South like that one Keep was talking about the other day. We are too good of people on here to be like that!

[agvet2004]

Already taken care of see my edit

Must have been typing at the same time

how old do kids have to be for 4H?

Youngest age group is 5-8.

[Extremebowman]

no bickering, but one thing I cant stand is when people are judged because they're asking for help, especially for a child. It doesnt matter if neither or both of his parents are involved. If the kid wants to shoot a bow, lets help him get set up!!!

Not judging the Mom at all for asking for help, I think it is awesome! Also not judging the OP for asking for help, hence the kudos to the OP. I just hate seeing a young man starting life without a strong father figure. I will admit I may have fired off a little quick, but it is a sensitive subject for me.

Once again, since I do not know the whole scenario I will not judge the father, simply hope this is something that gets the father out in the field with his son and hopefully Mom too!

And I completey agree, if the boy wants to shoot, somebody will hook him up. I wish I was closer I would pick him up today and he could shoot with my 11 yo and 4 yo until his heart is content.

[Captrix]

Youngest age group is 5-8.

My son will be 5 on 10/1. I wonder if I can find a program in my area, I bet he would have fun. Is it expensive to join?

[mharris1]

how old do kids have to be for 4H?

Im supposed to know this. Im thinking 6 or 8 for shooting sports but cant remember for sure. Check with your local 4-h club or county agent.

[Captrix]

Im supposed to know this. Im thinking 6 or 8 for shooting sports but cant remember for sure. Check with your local 4-h club or county agent.

How do we get involved? I tried looking it up on the website but it wasnt very helpful.

[agvet2004]

How do we get involved? I tried looking it up on the website but it wasnt very helpful.

I tried looking for you as well, nothing useful yet. What county are you in?

Try this if you haven't and i will post up if I find anything else.

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/

[Captrix]

We're in Williamson county!