Is it time to walk away?

[Twztid]

Just sounds like you need some new friends!

[Death from Above]

My two cents...find what the kids like and do it with them...you can always hunt later.
And this is coming from someone that hunts 24/7...but would give it all up for time with the family.

Good luck and God Bless.

[Smart]

Yes..... it's time to walk away ..........from your past.....


Find a new lease and keep on chuggin' ....

[fox1]

You have a powerful testimony my friend, don't give it up. Even if your own son is getting the itch to chase does of a different sort, somewhere there is a young man or woman who is looking for a man like you to step into there life and show them an alternative to the dope and the drinking.
Maybe it's time to reach out to someone and give them what your grandpa gave you.

JMO

[TUCO]

Wiki; never give up your passion.

Leave the negative aspects of your life behind you, and cherish those special memories you hold dear.

Honor your grandfather every time you take to the bowhunting woods by remembering the hunting legacy he left to you; a legacy he would want you to carry on.

Regardless of anything, or anyone else, you must hunt for yourself.

There will come a day when you find yourself back in the woods again; and as all the sights and sounds of the outdoors flood your senses, you will know you made the right choice.

You said that bowhunting changed your life……Pick that bow back up ……..

[Cam-Mac]

Some great advice on here. I dont have anything profound to add... Just a "good luck" to ya bud. Hope everything works out for you and your boys.

(p.s.- dont buy the golf clubs! )

[Sleepy]

I've always hunted alone, but I also have my own family ranch to hunt on so I havnt ever had to deal with lease members. I love being out there by myself, it's my little piece of heaven on earth. Nothing like sitting in the woods all day, maybe a cat nap leaned up against a big white oak around noon and then getting back after it. Try changing tactics. I'm assuming you hunt over feeders since the majority do. (not saying I'm against feeders) I'd you do, try going a season without using one. It will never be the same ole same ole when you are not sitting over a feeder. Set several stands for different scenery. The site of deer on stand when you using a trail or a creek to get a drink of water is a whole different level of excitement than seeing them come into a feeder, when you, for the most part, know what, when, and how many deer will be showing up. Give that some thought. Don't get out of the sport, maybe try going less frequently, you will get the itch back eventually, you are a bow hunter and a green screen brother, it's obvious it's on your blood. Happy hunting!

[Fishndude]

Think of yourself as that 7 year old boy. You'll know what to do.

[Kdog]

Stay on a deer lease long enough and you will have some downs along with the ups. Don't get too caught up in it. If it is time to move on then find another lease. But if you had a good thing before, things may still even out. Best of luck, stick with it if for no other reason than your boy.

[native_texan]

If you ever dread hunting alone, call me. I'll hunt with ya. I'm not far from you. We will go somewhere and sling a few sharp sticks and we'll put something in the cooler. we'll sit around the campfire, tell a few stories, and share some lite drinks.

Lots of good advice on here. I can't add much more except that I'll pray for you and ask the Lord to give you peace about your sons. I will pray that God touch their hearts to join with you and you with them in some fashion to bind you all together. Keep on being who you are, brother. Being where you are saved you. It's a gift. Cherish it, embrace it, and never let it go. May God bless you.

[Italianxbowuser]

I have golf equipment for trade

[thebomb6_99]

It is in my blood now I could never give it up no matter what. What you should do is take some people hunting that have never been before like kids that have no one else to take them. When you see them have success it will bring the love back

[clintb]

Thanks for sharing. Id go hunting with ya bro

[Texanhunter]

I would do for your 7 year old what your grandad did for you. I have young kids, and when they got interested, I found it renewed my interest 10 fold. Get him involved as much as you can, and I guarantee the spark will return, plus the added bonus of getting closer to him as well. Good luck man, hang in there.

[HeyMikey]

I would do for your 7 year old what your grandad did for you. I have young kids, and when they got interested, I found it renewed my interest 10 fold. Get him involved as much as you can, and I guarantee the spark will return, plus the added bonus of getting closer to him as well. Good luck man, hang in there.

This.......when my wife got bit by the hunting bug, 2 years ago, it was like I'd just started hunting, all over again. I can't imagine giving it up, as long as she enjoys it.