I am an only child; it's just my mother and I facing the challenges of the world, which can get quite lonely. I started watching hunting TV shows at a young age, which sparked my interest in hunting. My mother helped further this interest by researching youth hunting programs. Finally, we came across the “Take One Make One” program. At that time, Sergeant Lynwood Kearse was just starting the program and made it a priority to get me involved in a hunt. Eventually, I started participating in the “Take One Make One” program when I was about ten years old. However, I didn't become an official member until I was twelve. TOMO helped me get out of the house, give up video games and learn to experience the beauty of nature. In fact, the first time I walked into a deer stand I was hooked. I remember the quiet, listening to the creatures and seeing a majestic deer grazing in its habitat. It was an incredible experience that I will never forget. My mom and I used to joke that hunters are just “conservation killers.” In our minds and our incomprehension, we w...