[M.T. Pockets]

I've done this with a few kids. I've been a volunteer firearms safety instructor for the past several years and have about 30 kids a year. Out of these 30 there are usually about 4 or 5 that really have the love of the outdoor sports in them. If I see one that doesn't have a parent that hunts I'll invite them with to my shooting range first, then on a hunt. I have always known the parents well and make it a point to have at least one other adult with. It's sad but it's just not a good situation for an adult to be alone with a kid these days, even hunting. A couple of these kids are now adults and are really first class hunters. I'm a few years older and I hope they wheel me out in the field when I'm older.

I'd check with your state's dept. of natural resources to see if they have a volunteer instructor course for archery and become an instructor. Very valuable resources and some pointers on how to be around youth in today's legal environment. They may also provide liability insurance for you while hosting the classes and training (Minnesota does).

Also, we have a local sportsmen's club that hosts a youth shooting day for the students right after they complete their safety course and get their certificates. This is really a lot of fun too.