Shaman - you've obviously put a lot of thought and a lot of heart into your plans for deer camp.
Deciding to spend more time with the new kid and show him the ropes is a far better idea than letting him be lost in the crowd and left to figure things out by himself.
He'll feel more at ease and less like he's going to screw something up in front of a group of strangers.
Have a nice little celebration with him and the rest of your crew when he gets his deer - but you've probably already thought of that.
Then get him into a work crew next year getting the camp ready so he feels he has some investment in the whole process and gets some more time to get to know the regulars.
I predict he'll be a happy, lifelong member of your group.
Well done!
Mister Czech: It's funny you mention work crews. My sons have been pretty good about dragging folks out for campouts/shooting party/work dates. NewGuy is the first one to actually hunt deer or turkey, but if I ask for a work weekend, it gets pretty well attended with able bodies. Folks like the camping and shooting so much, they're happy to come out. As with this past Labor Day, I get treated like royalty. I eat and drink for free.
