So I swapped him a nice used compound bow for the 5 otter and a muskrat.I then had them tanned at Johnsons fur in Pa and now have them hanging proudly in my den.

Very nice!!

You made your grandson pay for a used bow?

You know you'd charge his grandson for a used bow too. You know you would.

Very cool

Hope it was at least a very nice bow.....

Good deal for him as the fur dealers did not want his otter.$400 bow.

It Is a nice bow.

Where's this Johnson's furs at?

Its getting hard to find a tanner.

He got more then the going price paid per otter.

I am a strong proponent of capitalism, so unlike ADC don't find a problem with you selling your grandkid a bow.

His fur was worth $200 all day but you say the bow was worth more than that.....

I still think ya coulda done better,,,,,,

At least pay for his arrows??

Arrows,broadheads,and release were included.

Sized and fitted for a kid.... or just your old ones?

..... give him back the pelts now that you got them tanned for him, that's the right thing to do.... for your grandson.

… at least give the kid one of them lol

.. are you suggesting that Bruce’s entire den is a case of stolen valor ?

No, not ALL of it.

Boy, what's wrong with you folks? You want to teach the kid that welfare is a great life choice? Good for you Bruce! Good deal for both of you.

…. Make him a quiver out of one of them otter hides

85% are probably roadkill....

Y'all better knock of the harassment. I have no patience for it.

I have no problem with the deal Bruce and his grandson made. Sounds like both of them are happy so what's the problem. Bruce and the kids parents probably aren't going to be worrying about the kid running to them with their hand out all the time. There are plenty of parents who give their kids whatever they want and then wonder why they're not self sufficient when they get older.

It's good that a young trapper learns he can trade pelts he works hard to catch for something of value he wants more. Bruce is teaching his grandson a valuable lesson about hard work and reward.

Young people, who are given everything they want, grow up to be people who aren't worth a crap.

Strong work ethics take root best, when they are instilled at a young age.

Keith

He is 17 years old.Shoots the same sized bow as me.Same draw length and everything

Thanks.Exactly

LOl.....Not hardly.

Must the awful to be going around filled with that much hate, or maybe its envy?

Or a couple come Christmas time.Thats the plan.

Bruce, you dont need to respond to them dumbarses....they are just looking to bust your chops every chance they get. None of their business how you interact with your grand kids in the least. Ill bet they are far from being perfect. Teaching a child or grandchild a little about capitalism and trading is a great lesson for them....good for you.

Enola, Jerry passed a few years ago but his daughter runs the place now

If you had filled us in the plan at the start, this could have all been avoided. It's not about teaching capitalism, it's about treating your grandson like a good grandpa ought to.

Get off your high horse. Anyone with half a brain could see it was a good deal all the way around. You're just looking to cut at this guy

Some of you all would be great at Christmas time for the kids.

There was no need to mention it in the beginning.I do alot for these grandchildren of mine.I pay to have each ones first deer mounted among many other things..I always do right by them.

That sounds like something you would do.

Good idea!

Y'all better knock of the harassment. I have no patience for it.

wtg, Bruce, I bet your grandson was happy, remember to post pic, of the deer your grandson shoots with the bow,

Thanks.He was here yesterday showing off his shooting.He was also hunting out back as well.No luck yet.Could have shot a doe but is holding out for a buck.

I think that’s pretty good on you Bruce, now he’s able to spend even more time outside.

Weren’t all trappers barterers at some point.

I bought all the grandsons their lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.

That is pretty darn cool. Way to go and that cost you a little money. I have no doubt they appreciate it.

Bruce a lot of us trappers can only hope our children and their children carry on the traditions we offer to teach. You and your wife are doing a terrific job in helping shape those kids into young adults. Congratulations my friend.