we are a dying breed

[sam5570]

Re: we are a dyeing breed

I thank you all for the post, i have read them all and there are some great sugestions as to why the problem exist and most all are true. i can only hope that any kid that want's to go fishing or hunting gets to do just that.

 

[Jstpssng]

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i got to agree this is funny .

Anybody who doesn't think so ought to have their Funny Bone checked.

 

[dave1949]

Re: we are a dyeing breed

I thank you all for the post, i have read them all and there are some great sugestions as to why the problem exist and most all are true. i can only hope that any kid that want's to go fishing or hunting gets to do just that.

I apologize for derailing into bear hunting in Maine.

Maybe hunting & fishing needs something like Big Brother/Sister, or Youth outdoors clubs similar to 4H? Qualified people who would host kids. Lawyers picnic no doubt, but it's going to take some thinking outside of the box to overcome the headwinds.

 

[farmgirl19]

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I don't know what all this talk about a drop off in hunting and fishing with the younger generation is all about. There are plenty of iPhone apps out there for hunting and fishing.

That needed a spew alert! I'm glad that I was not drinking a glass of wine! Water is easier to clean from the monitor!

 

[sam5570]

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I apologize for derailing into bear hunting in Maine.

Maybe hunting & fishing needs something like Big Brother/Sister, or Youth outdoors clubs similar to 4H? Qualified people who would host kids. Lawyers picnic no doubt, but it's going to take some thinking outside of the box to overcome the headwinds.

Dave we have a program here that is similar to that, but it not very well known about, guy's are afraid of the kids getting hurt and there dead beat parent's suing them. it happened about 07 i think and the program has been dormant sence.

 

[Circle W]

I read an article today that I have to share with y'all. It's sad when out society has come to this.

http://www.wired2fish.com/teen-arrested-faces-felony-charges-for-tackle-box-contents/

 

[dave1949]

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I read an article today that I have to share with y'all. It's sad when out society has come to this.

Teen Arrested, Faces Felony Charges for Tackle Box Contents « Wired2Fish

Oh, he's guilty alright, just look at him. :laughing:

I assume that is one of those zero tolerance things. I agree, it is a nutty place to end up at, but I know why those policies exist.

Apparently, the Georgia Leg. made that an automatic felony? That's nuts too if that is the case.

 

[Circle W]

Oh, he's guilty alright, just look at him. :laughing: I assume that is one of those zero tolerance things. I agree, it is a nutty place to end up at, but I know why those policies exist. Apparently, the Georgia Leg. made that an automatic felony? That's nuts too if that is the case.

Yep, zero tolerance. But does that have to mean zero common sense?

The part that chapped me the worst was at the end when he talked about wanting to get it cleared up so he can join the Air Force. The kid wants to serve his country, the same one that has put him in this ridiculously unnecessary predicament.

 

[MossRoad]

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I read an article today that I have to share with y'all. It's sad when out society has come to this.

Teen Arrested, Faces Felony Charges for Tackle Box Contents « Wired2Fish

Did any of you read the entire article? A filet knife, yes, that would be expected in a tackle box. He also had a spring assisted knife in the tackle box and he had a butterfly knife (balisong) in his door. The article mentioned 4 knives all with blades over 2.5". While I can't imagine any fillet knife under 4-5", I also suspect there are some knife laws regarding folding knives with blades over 2.5" and butterfly knives (balisongs). Had he been picked up off of school grounds he may have been facing charges for the longer folding knife and the balisong. While I agree that zero tolerance laws are very bad, it appears the kid broke state law, not just school rules. Check out the Georgia law:16-11-126,127,127.1; The statutes prohibit carrying any offensive/defensive weapon concealed. It is also illegal to carry any such knife to a public gathering. In short, don't ever claim self defense as a reason for carrying a concealed knife. Carry laws at schools or at school events are much more strict (no dirks, bowies, switchblades, or knives with blades over 2"). Violation of those school restrictions (127.1) is a felony.

 

[olstreetbob]

Re: we are a dyeing breed

The idea of a "free" fishing day and a free hunting day works! We have those here in South Carolina and have good results. With this and anything else it all starts at home with the parents willing to spend the time with the kids.