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Just try and make everything a positive experience and fun. If you go fishing and they aren't biting well, let him (or better yet JOIN him) skipping stones, looking for bugs, whatever. Also be careful as to the other folks you expose him to. If he hears a buddy of yours complaining or talking about illegal or unethical behavior, then that will always be on his mind. Trust me, kids hear EVERYTHING, even if it seems that they are not paying attention. In my opinion, the most important thing is to put him first. You've had your time, and you'll get more later, but for now, his feelings and interests should come first. Take him for small game, let him catch sunnies all afternoon, stop hunting and go for a burger if he wants. If you do your part, his interest and persistence will gradually increase to the place where YOU'RE ready to go home and HE'S asking to fish for "just a few more casts" or "wait another hour or so and see if that buck comes past"
