Lifetime Sportsman's Licence

[The ScubaCamper]

I recently gave my son his lifetime sportsman's license for his 3rd birthday present.

How many of you all bought one for your kids?

 

[mike243]

They didnt have them when my son was little.I did buy both the grand kids theirs.best money I ever spent.bought mine to which was the 2nd best $ I ever spent lmao

 

[Wompuscat]

Did. Paid for itself already several times.

 

[Gravey]

Bought them for both of my kids. Son already paid for his. Daughter may never but the gamble was worth it.

 

[tickweed]

my girls and grandson have them.

 

[Southern Sportsman]

My dad and I just bought my nephew his for his 1st birthday. My parents got me mine when I was 12, and it is without question the best gift I have ever received.

 

[Diehard Hunter]

Both my kids have them. Best money I have ever spent!

 

[The ScubaCamper]

I'm still debating on whether or not I should buy one for my 10-month old daughter...her mother is pretty dainty & doesn't really actively support hunting (she's not against it, just not interested in it).

What say you?

 

[Southern Sportsman]

It will cost you $200 if you do it now (and you have until she's 2, so you can save up for it and give it to her for her 2nd birthday). If you take her hunting or fishing with you 10 times during her teenage/adult life, it was a good investment. If, in high school, she dates a guy who hunts and wants to go with him occasionally, it was a good investment. If somehow she marries a man who hunts and wants to go a few times times, it was a good investment. If you take her with you to a duck blind drawing and she draws a blind (which you sign onto) it was a great investment. If she actually takes a genuine interest in hunting or fishing herself, it was one of the best investments ever. Under very few scenarios was it a bad investment.

My wife doesn't have any interest in hunting either, but every child we have will have a lifetime license.

 

[hunter0925]

My sons came in the mail the other day for his first birthday!

 

[Deerhunter]

Got my boy his for his 2nd birthday. Cant wait till he is old enought to put it to use.

 

[REM7]

I got my sons for him at age 2. He is now 7, best investment you can make.

 

[Spikes Tactical]

Got mine and my daughters this past year - then moved to South Caroling... Glad it is good even if you are out of state.

Never know - might be living back there by the time she is old enough to hunt.

 

[Solo Hunter]

Bought my son's when he was 5 yrs old 15 years ago. One of the best things I've ever done. I highly recommend it!

 

[spitndrum]

wish i had mine

 

[Kritter Gitter]

I bought one for my son for his 1st christmas. He will be ready to use it before too much longer!

 

[Frank G]

Best deal the state has to offer. It is lifetime, they may not use it right away but it will come in handy later on. A life time fishing licence as well.

 

[Frank G]

Thought just came to mind. When do they need a hunter ed card? Or is it required?

 

[The ScubaCamper]

If I remember correctly, juviniles may not hunt until 6 (?). Whatever the age is, the hunter ed course would need to be completed prior to the 1st hunt.

My boy's 3.5 now, has his license, but no hunter ed yet (of course).

and yes, it's a sportsman's license - the only thing left to pay for in the state of TN are federal stamps for migratory birds. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[Gravey]

If I remember correctly, juviniles may not hunt until 6 (?). Whatever the age is, the hunter ed course would need to be completed prior to the 1st hunt.

My boy's 3.5 now, has his license, but no hunter ed yet (of course).

and yes, it's a sportsman's license - the only thing left to pay for in the state of TN are federal stamps for migratory birds. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

They have to have the hunter Ed class by age 10. Only reason I know is because my son was 10 last March and we had to get it done prior to turkey season. Up until that point he could still hunt and killed several deer and one turkey. They can buy an apprentice license which will get them another year to take the class but you can only buy it once.

 

[stik]

If I remember correctly, juviniles may not hunt until 6 (?). Whatever the age is, the hunter ed course would need to be completed prior to the 1st hunt.

My boy's 3.5 now, has his license, but no hunter ed yet (of course).

and yes, it's a sportsman's license - the only thing left to pay for in the state of TN are federal stamps for migratory birds. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

there is no minimum age for the open hunts. just the youth hunts are age restricted. no hunter safety required until age 10.

 

[firedog]

Got my son his on his 2nd Birthday back in March of this year!

 

[Labboy]

Had my son's paperwork filled out before he was born. Sent it off as soon as we got his birth certificate and ss card. I thought I would save him from ever hearing his wife say "it costs that much for a sportsman's license".

 

[DntBrnDPig]

Both my daughter and son have it. It's a no brainer if they aren't 3 yet in my opinion.

I bought mine too.

 

[MackPC]

That's what my nephew is getting for Christmas from me. He is only 3 months old but it'll pay off in long run. No doubt about it.

 

[hillbillyfab]

Coworkers/good friends put the money and a application in a card for a baby shower gift. Best gift, idea ever in my opinion.
I seen a comment about taking the little one's to the duck blind drawing for another chance. I quizzed a game warden about this and he told me there's an age requirement to be qualified to enter, not just the Sportsman license. I forgot what the age he told me was. Does anyone know what it is?