The Sportsmen's Advocate Spring 2022 | Page 42

MEMBER PHOTOS FELLOW HUNTERVATIONISTS SHARE THEIR SUCCESS .
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MEMBER PHOTOS FELLOW HUNTERVATIONISTS SHARE THEIR SUCCESS .

These kids spent the day at a rally at the Colorado capitol not only sharing their voices , but also learning about legislation and wildlife conservation . Proof that they are being raised right and that the future is bright for sportsmen and -women ! Candace L . writes , “ Two are mine , SHERIDAN , age 9 , and ODESSA , 7 . ACEY , 6 , is my best friend ’ s . Mine are homeschooled so they hunt and ranch with us . Being outdoors with nature and wildlife is just a way of life for us , and we love it .”
RYAN F .: “ Trapping . Simply put , it ’ s fun . It ’ s very social . It ’ s the ultimate game of hideand-seek . Kids love it for that reason . We set these traps on Saturday , and my son Jaxon was up and dressed at 6 a . m . Sunday ready to go . I quote . ‘ I put my warm clothes on , dad .’”
ANTHONY R .: “ I was in the middle of battling COVID , and I still went and caught beaver !”
ERICK K .: “ My son Oliver trapped his first coyote !”
JESS W .: “ My daughter Madison makes me proud every day with the passion she has for the outdoors . Her little brother and sister are following in her footsteps as well !”
RACHAE S .: “ Not just a dog , her best friend ! She ’ s done good .”
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