22 Inspiring Photos of Youngsters Enjoying the Outdoors

April 23, 2016

There’s not much better than youngsters enjoying the outdoors and these photos will prove just that.

Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping are just a few of the ways that we enjoy the outdoors, and for many, a big part of enjoying the wilderness is introducing the next generation to those same joys. To both help share the joys and rewards that nature and wilderness can bring and to youth, enjoy these 22 inspiring photos of youngsters enjoying the outdoors.

1. Youngsters love to fish and are adorable while they do it.

Gage caught some big gills today! @clamoutdoors @hsmoutdoors @renell_22 @fishaddictions #betterupit #clamoutdoors #vexilar #iceteam #teamblue #fun #fishing #fishaddictions #bringit #sonarphone #stcroixrods #familyfun #northlandtackle #memories #hsmoutdoors #release #cpr #biggills #kidsintheoutdoors

A photo posted by Ray Welle (@welleray69) on Jun 1, 2014 at 7:55pm PDT

2. Even when it’s a bit colder outside.

These two put the smack down on the fish yesterday! #minnesota #hsmoutdoors #vexilar #clambleedblue #clamoutdoors #outdoorwebresults #fishinglife #kidsintheoutdoors #family #coldsnapoutdoors #panfish
A photo posted by Ray Welle (@welleray69) on Feb 28, 2016 at 6:31pm PST

3. Kids love turkey hunting.

Another big Minnesota gobbler down! We love seeing kids in the outdoors! #takeakidhunting #kidsintheoutdoors #turkeyhunting #turkey #turkeys #gobbler #minnesota #fadedcamo
A photo posted by @fadedcamo on Apr 19, 2016 at 12:22pm PDT

4. And they’re just as happy taking on small game with their hunting dog.

Who's ready for opener tomorrow!?! I know we are. #dove #birddog #lilbro #kidsintheoutdoors #startemyoung #startemyoungraiseemright #happydog #lcxtremeoutdoors
A photo posted by Elk River Outfitters (@elk_river_outfitters) on Aug 31, 2015 at 7:04am PDT

5. They can still say every deer they’ve harvested is bigger than them.

Our good friend Bronc arrowed this buck this morning. Congrats on a job well done! #raiseemright #kidsintheoutdoors #hunting #archery #whitetail #texas
A photo posted by Bullets & Broadheads (@bbroadheads) on Oct 11, 2015 at 2:05pm PDT

6. Even at a young age they love archery.

https://www.instagram.com/p/7Bqf-yyNnz/

7. And not just for target practice.

It was brennons first time out bowfishing and he loved it! Like father like son.#bowfishing#amsbowfishing#whatgetsyououtdoors#kidsintheoutdoors #carpkillers
A photo posted by Jordan Bond (@j_bond777) on Mar 8, 2016 at 5:12pm PST

8. It doesn’t always even need to include hunting, sometimes they just like to climb trees.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDRLtL4JZN5/

9. Or enjoy the view.

Changing young lives in the great srilankan outdoors—where learning and discovery is integrated to help kids experience the country’s beauty, history, culture & wildlife. We believe by opening up the Outdoors for kids, you help them find a career path, discover their heritage, or experience the joy of movement and exploration. Our initiative is to introduce and exposes kids to experiential, outdoor experiences that promote physical and emotional health, civic engagement and long-term appreciation for the outdoors. #thegreatsrilankanoutdoors #srilanka #landlikenoother #srilankanadventures #littleadventuresinsrilanka #experientialtravel #experiantialtourism #experiencesomethingnew #experienceofalifetime #kidsgohiking #kidsadventure #kidsintheoutdoors
A photo posted by Little Adventures (@littleadventuresinsrilanka) on Aug 27, 2015 at 12:44am PDT

10. Or even just go mushroom hunting.

Picking some mushrooms after an awesome morning of turkey hunting! #parentingdoneright #kidsintheoutdoors #morels
A photo posted by bow _ hunting _ junkie (@mikedoornenbal) on Apr 26, 2015 at 7:03pm PDT

11. But we know that they always enjoy spending times with you in the outdoors.

This spent outdoors is never wasted, especially when you're with your family. Who introduced you to the outdoors? Photo: @twg_scott #kidsintheoutdoors #nextgeneration #passiton #missouri #takeakidhunting
A photo posted by ConservationFederationMissouri (@confedmo) on Apr 13, 2016 at 5:22am PDT

12. And spending time with each other.

Trapping season 2015! Kiddos got their first beaver! And went swimming in the river 🙂 #trapping #beaver #kidsintheoutdoors #getoutdoors
A photo posted by Amber T (@outdoors_mama) on Dec 27, 2015 at 3:41pm PST

13. So, whether with a gun…

The Huntpiece is a dead-eye!!! Set up nine targets and he nailed them all!!! I guess it's time for him to learn about life, death and the using of our natural resources!!! #wildpennsylvania #kidsintheoutdoors #kidshunting #hunteatlive #hunting #nra
A photo posted by Wild Pennsylvania w/AlanProbst (@wild_pennsylvania) on Apr 11, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

14. Or with a bow…

@mackhelble8 from Austin, Texas took this beautiful buck with his bow, and he's only 13! #TecomateFanPhoto on your trophy pictures to be featured on our page!! Thanks for sharing, Mack! @jordanshipley8 @sunny_shipley @bucksoftecomate #bucksoftecomate #whitetail #hunting #hunttolive #youth #kidsintheoutdoors #archery #bowhunting #austintexas #texashunting #texas #youthhunt
A photo posted by The Official Bucks of Tecomate (@bucksoftecomate) on Feb 29, 2016 at 4:33pm PST

15. Or a rod…

She brought one in all by herself! #avadoreen #fishingcentraloregon #proudgrandma #kidsfishing #kidsintheoutdoors #girlsfishingdaily
A photo posted by merrileeglewis (@merrileeglewis) on Sep 13, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

16. And whether they are after fish…

My nephews first fish.. proud uncle!! #kidsintheoutdoors #fishing #raiseemright #prouduncle #troutfishing #trout2016
A photo posted by Frankie Cinque (@heyitsbeardy) on Apr 21, 2016 at 1:22pm PDT

17. Or spurs…

Gottem! #spursnation #gobblegobble #youthseason #kidsintheoutdoors #youth
A photo posted by Charlie Borg (@lonetree14) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:20pm PDT

18. Or pheasants…

My 10 year old @huntersteven28 with his first rooster! Great job bud! @outdoor_news @federalpremium ______________________________________ #ditchparrots #rooster #kidsintheoutdoors #teachthemyoung #hsmoutdoors #federalpremium
A photo posted by Ray Welle (@welleray69) on Oct 25, 2015 at 7:26pm PDT

19. Or geese…

Took my buddy @n.bowers87 2 year old son on his first goose hunt today. He learned a lot about this thing we call 'hunting'. This is what it's all about. One of the most enjoyable times I've had afield in a long time. ___________________________________________________ #waterfowl #hunting #passiton #kidsintheoutdoors #hunthard #huntdifferent @hevishotammo @deltawaterfowlpix @sitkagear #canada #goose #hunt @dakotadecoy @luckyduckpremiumdecoys @737duckcalls
A photo posted by Ted Wells (@twellsimage) on Oct 25, 2015 at 3:44pm PDT

20. What it’s all about is teaching them the ways…

Birthday Money Well Spent #TrailCamTuesday #sickforit #thwack #trailcamera #kidsintheoutdoors #kidsthathunt #browningtrailcameras #mountainlife #birthdaymoney #keephammering #filthySkillz #MtnOps #ConquerYourUnknown #mathewshalon #ConquerOutside #nextgenerationhunter
A photo posted by Steve Flores (@mountainbowhunter) on Feb 23, 2016 at 9:13am PST

21. And the lifestyle…

https://www.instagram.com/p/ysZ0OULSuD/

22. That is the outdoors.

Not to often here in IL we get to catch smallies and shoot a few ducks in the same evening. #qwakteam #qwakgear #mallards #deltawaterfowl #outdoorlife #fieldnstream #bassmaster #fieldexperts #kidsintheoutdoors
A photo posted by levi umland (@qwak_gear) on Apr 20, 2016 at 5:00am PDT

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