In addition to the Hunting Classes and Shooting Sports Training, the Cadets are exposed to the vintage hunting practices of our ancestors. We give special thanks to Glenn McClain and his clan from Thunder Mountain Rendezvous for educating the kids about Black Powder firearms and sharing some American history with the youth. The men are very kind to let the children fire the guns, which makes for an entertaining afternoon.
We also wish to thank John Good - "Papaw John" - for teaching the kids how to start a fire with flint & steel. The children were amazed that one could actually take a stone from the ground and strike a spark that would eventually lead to Warmth and a way to cook lunch!! John also taught the kids how to throw tomahawks and knives.
The children are also taught to make bow strings and arrows from scratch! As you could imagine, these are very popular activities at the Youth Hunter's Academy.
