Your calls: stories on becoming a hunter ... and the lessons we can learn about recruiting newcomers. Plus, the reasons why it's so critical..

Calls from listeners! Your stories are inspirational and fascinating. Who helped you get started, and how - from dogs that dazzled, to kids who nagged, spouses, great-grandads and all the "usual suspects" who put us in the field with a gun in our hands. If you're looking for motivation to become a mentor, we've got practical tips and insights, why's and wherefore's on how important it is.

Without new hunters - NOW - there will be no hunting very soon. I'll explain why, and what you can do about it.

Plus, a free, publicly-accessible hunting spot you can visit, a dog handling tip that might put more birds in the bag - after the shot!