Filed under: 2011, Day Afield, General Tales | Tags: Benelli, Harrison Shell, http www youtube, Kenneth Shell, videographer, wood duck, Youth Duck Hunt, youth hunting, youth season
Youth Waterfowl Days are some of my favorites. Nothing is more enjoyable than seeing the excitement of the outdoors through the eyes of a kid.
As much as I enjoy it now, I cannot wait to take my own kids in a few years.
North Carolina added a youth day this season, identifying both Dec. 10 and Feb. 4 as days where only an accompanied youth – ages 15 or under – get to do all the shooting at ducks and other legal fowl.
Last weekend, I was able to join as a special videographer as Harrison Shell, 9, harvested his first duck – a beautiful drake wood duck. Harrison’s dad, Kenneth, spends a lot of time helping fuel the young hunter’s drive for the outdoors. It’s great to see – both that Harrison has a tremendous passion at such a young age, and that he has a dad who is willing to help him enjoy it.
With that, I give you a video episode to follow the action from the hunt.
