It was a close call and it was not pleasant to go through. However, I am thankful that it happened. It allowed me to gain a new perspective on how I view life and how easily it can be taken away. I think I grew up by a decade that day. I truly appreciate you watching the videos!!

I appreciate your dedication to watching all the videos, and I'm really glad you enjoyed them! When raising a young man, consistency is crucial. You should establish clear household rules and explain why he must adhere to them. Whenever he deviates from these reasonable rules, administer minimal necessary punishment to reinforce the consequences. Remember, each child is unique, and your responses should vary accordingly. Explain to him that real life differs from a video game. In reality, pulling a trigger results in irreversible consequences, unlike a reset button in a game. You must consistently emphasize gun safety and drill it into his understanding. I hope this helps in some way. Sincerely Caleb

@RiseUpwithOutfitterServices thank you so much for getting back to me. Kieran is a sensitive child who looks out for others. I am looking forward to the fall bear hunts and all my favorites. Hunting for a kodiak brown bear is the only item on my bucket list. At 71, it isn't going to happen. My family had a run-in with one of the last grizzlies in an area called Rosylyn in the cascades about 85 miles outside Seattle. I was 8. When we came across the river, we saw a black bear cub by the river. I snuck marshmallows and peanut butter and smashed it into the trees. My parents were sleeping in our station wagon, my 3 sisters were in the family tent, and 4 yr old brother was in a pup tent with a friend. I woke up in the middle of the night to snuffling. I looked out the tent and saw a huge bear. I started screaming uncontrollably, and my parents turned on the headlights to see a grizzly. It was standing by the food safe that was a 10 foot stump with wooden shelves nailed on it. My Dad had been a ranger and knew it was a grizzly. He scared it off. He found our large coleman cooler that had left a trail of food. My mom made him pack up the family and leave. They were relocating the grizzlies that summer. I finally told him when in my late 40s. I have been in awe of them ever since. My family camped their many more times, and when we had our own families, we camped with them. I will be thinking of you and patiently waiting.