Not sure where you live, but if you can do it when the season comes around again. Try to head south west about 2-2.5hrs from the twin cities. Less hunters and more birds, especially with this mild winter, should be more birds for your son to get hooked on! If you really want to get him hooked head 6hrs west to south dakota, did the trick for me over 17yrs ago! Haven't missed a year out there since! Good luck!