Hunting – a Family Tradition in Thompson Household

From a young age I have been very interested in hunting. My whole family loves to go hunting; it's like a tradition. Every fall of every year we go hunting and spend time with family. I especially love hunting down south near the small town of Reserve. The area is beautiful with high peaks and tall trees, and is filled with game such as: Mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, antelope, and coyotes. Most of the time when hunting we will run into some of these types of game. My favorite part is definitely the time spent with family. I have always enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, and hope to one day pass it down to future generations.

My grandfather has taught me everything I know about hunting, from the best ways to hunt, how to track, and how to harvest an animal. He has also taught me how not to get lost for example, when you get lost, always head for a tall mountain. Most of the time these mountains have old logging roads that lead to a main road. I have only killed one deer, but as long as I'm in the mountains, I'm having fun.

I will continue to hunt because it brings me closer to family. I believe hunting can bring joy to anyone, by getting closer to family, relieving stress, or a great vacation. Everyone needs a great stress reliever, and hunting is a good excuse to go hunting.