Outfitter Teaches Young Boys About God, Guns and Whitetail Deer
January 22, 2008
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I ran across this story in the Houston Chronical about an outfitter in Texas who runs hunts for young boys.
The outfitter, Mike Arnold is a past president of the Texas Trophy Hunters Association.
His outfit, called the Cross Trail Outfitters, has a simple Mission Statement.
“Building men, preserving our heritage and sharing our faith”
I have to tell you, I think Hunting as a sport, and society in general, would be in much better shape if more and more of us became involved with the youth. Especially in the way Mr. Arnold has.
From reading the article, not only do the boys (many who are at risk boys) get to go deer hunting, they also learn about being men.
The story said that the boys pray before each meal and before going hunting. After the hunts, they sit around a campfire and discuss the days activities along with discussions about life. The boys are asked “What kind of man do you want to be?”
The story is also a great testament to Mr. Arnold, who went from a 6 figure salary to zilch overnight, and his faith.
After you read the article, I invite you back here to share your thoughts.
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January 22nd, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Very interesting organization and one that I think is very positive. Nothing like getting young men and women out hunting to teach life lessons. Great stuff!
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I think it is wonderful. I have a two year old son and a six month old son. One day I hope to take them hunting and help them grow up to be fine young men. I think hunting is a great way to keep our children out of trouble.Off the streets so to speak.
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:35 am
I just want to say that Arthur does not need to think it is positive…It is! I know first hand because I have worked with Mr. Arnold now for 4 hunting seasons. I’d like to let you know though, for every one that see’s this ministry for what it is…there is someone attacking what we do. Stay involved with preserving our heritage part if nothing else. We will continue to build Men and share our Faith anyway. G.F. San Antonio
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:53 am
Hey G.F.
When I read that article, I figured that there were those who attacked what you guys were doing.
It’s probably the same bozo’s who attack groups like the Boys Scouts. All they can do is sit around and complain about other people without offering solutions…or offering some whacked out solution. I can imagine these groups would rather see these boys learning how to become a hairstylist and learning how to get in touch with their “feminine” side rather than learning about taking responsibilities for their actions and becoming real men.
My hat is off to you and your collegues who are doing a stand up job with these boys!