Pay it Forward - Introducing Today's Youth to Hunting

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Pay it Forward - Introducing Today's Youth to Hunting

Author: Katie Seacat

Nov 11, 2010
(6 comments)

For most of us, there was an important someone who helped ignite our passion for hunting. It may have been your father, your best friend, maybe your Grandpa... but whoever introduced you to hunting gained a special place in your memory and in your heart. Below, we hear from Kendall Martin and her mentor, Dan Harrison. Kendall recently took her first elk and it was the encouragement and guidance of Dan that led her to this accomplishment.

Congrats Kendall on a beautiful elk! And many thanks to Dan and individuals alike who are passing the torch and introducing newcomers to this lifestyle we love so much.

Some of you know me, most don't. I'm Dan Harrison from Colorado Mountain Adventures and The Best and Worst of Tred Barta. I have introduced over 300 youths to hunting in my short outdoor career. During this time I have had the pleasure of meeting a few select youth hunters. One particular young lady I want everybody to meet is Kendall Martin. I have had the great fortune to be able to take her on three big game hunts. Throughout these hunts she had excelled in all aspects of hunting. This young lady will and should be a leader in this industry. She shines in the face of adversity! I am so honored to introduce you to Miss Martin. You go girl!

- Dan Harrison

The opportunity to get to go on this elk hunt was in itself, a fun adventure, but to shoot my first bull elk also, now that's an experience! I'd never been so excited to do something like this before! I can still see it, the bull was calmly walking through the aspen, Dan whispered to get ready and sight him in. The next thing I heard him say was "shoot him." Not two seconds later, I shot the elk! This was an experience of a lifetime. I couldn't have done it without a mentor like Dan.

- Kendall Martin

Categories: Hunts, OPTIFADE, Sitka Family

COMMENTS

A big 'thank you' to Dan and Sitka Gear for mentoring and helping youth hunters. We are very proud of Kendall. She is so special.

Kendall's Gramma and Grampa Fry
Oregon

Jerry Fry Posted At 12/14/2010 07:27 PM

Proud of you Brother, you do an outstanding job mentoring our youth hunters and I saw first hand what it all means watching Kendall doing what you taught her to do (go girl:).... start calling her one shot:) Also another Thank You to the Sitka Gear Team for your support with our youth hunters.

Howard Harrison Posted At 12/01/2010 05:49 PM

Way to go Kendall!

Luke Johnson Posted At 11/24/2010 03:15 PM

Sorry Kevin! Big fingers, little phone! spelled either way we are still talking the best team out here.

Thanks again guys!

Dan Harrison Posted At 11/22/2010 04:42 AM

I would like to say "thank you" to Dan Harrison for his time, efforts and kindness in helping our youth continue and grow in hunting. Also, to Sitka Gear for there generosity for this program. Kendall will go far in what ever it is she sights in, but it sure helps to have great mentors.

Kendall's mom

Annette Caldwell Posted At 11/12/2010 10:00 PM

I just want to say thank you to the Sitka gear team, Kevon and David. Their outstanding support for the youth of today and tommorow!

Keep up the good work guys!
Dan

Dan Harrison Posted At 11/12/2010 06:51 AM

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