I’m not sure where the industry is on youth.  The  messages I receive are crossed; kids are important but not too important when compared to a critter. They are our future but not in our presence.  For over 20 years, I have made youth the priority not an animal or a gun.  I must say that I personally have not been invited to any national roundtables to discuss youth– even with my credentials, that far outweigh any man’s in the country, when it comes to non typical children in the outdoors.  HMMM, puzzling to me with so many industry people caring about youth. So here I am outdoor industry, I just fought a national contest for you and I’m still confused about your seriousness when it comes to children.   Gut check time for us all!