I think it has more to do with the decline of small game hunting. Growing up in the ADKs, I spent many falls and winters following my Dad around the woods grouse and hare hunting - some of my fondest memories. It was so much action - I could talk learning woodsmanship, fool around and target shoot. Both my kids enjoy waterfowl or upland hunting more - plenty of action, time watching the family chocolate lab do her thing and staying warm. They like deer hunting, but in moderation. Given a choice between a duck blind or 20 feet up in a tree, the kids make the dogs day. They like shooting their bows at 3d shoots. To me, deer hunting is a progression - I know my kids will relish it some day like I do but for now I give up as much deer hunting to get them out.