I agree with DSM. That's all you've been doing on here, Christian. You make smart, snide remarks almost as if you are trying to prove something, thinking you are better than everyone else. Well, quite frankly, you're not.

"The Awesome Jonathon",

Even if it was a joke, you can't joke around through a message board or social networking site. If you are going to joke around, then state and make it clear you are joking. Because no one can tell that he is joking by reading mere words on a page, where expression can't be established.

Ditto Chuckles. CE, what is your problem??? We need all the new people (and voters) we can possibly attract to our sports, regardless of race, creed, color, OR gender. Go look at my profile. My daughter is a hard core hunter and fisherman and I look forward to every minute in the woods or at the water with her. As a father, husband, new hunter ed teacher, and concerned sportsman, I would also remind you that women serve more purpose than what your icon would suggest. I think you owe that lady an apology. Good grief!!!!!!!

There is lots of good news here! Spending time with her outdoors is a great start, and actually most kids enjoy being outdoors without having to force them. Sometimes you have to let her go out and explore and play on her own too. My little person is now eight, and she started going fishing with her dad and uncle at 6 months of age! She likes to try new things, she likes to find new flowers or bugs, and she LOVES to make mudpies at camp (it is the large digholes that are left that are a problem!). Don't stress over it, just have fun and she will follow your lead outdoors. Check out the book "Last Child In the Woods" - although it is anti-hunting, it makes a great argument on why our children NEED the outdoors! Good luck!

Ma'am I apologize for Mr. Emter's post. Somehow he got out and seeing how he is kinda young and showing his lack of judgement he posted the really dumb comment above.
Best of luck with your daughter! Bill Heavy has a couple of really nice stories about fishing with his daughter. They may be available online as he writes for F&S. What I do for my son, for what's it's worth, is try really hard to make the whole experience about the child who may want to do a variety of things around the water or in the woods. They definitely have different attention spans. It also helps to fish where you are almost positive you will catch fish. Not always easy to find spots.
Make the experience about the time spent together and not the outcome of the activity. Best regards.

oops, just saw the dear ladies....

Hot hands work great for frozen feet and hands :)

You guys need to get over yourselves. Chris was obviously just joking around. Learn to not take things so seriously and get a sense of humor.

Ok.. Well... you spelled Jonathan wrong.