Well, my time for my first trophy mule deer hunt has arrived. I'll be taking my bow and looking for my first trophy mule deer. My standards are set and I will only settle for the fattest healthy doe I can put a pin on.
Doe?
Yep, doe. You see, I'm taking my boy, Mark with me for his first real hunt alongside me. A while back some of you may remember that I took my dad along for a hunt with Oren and Tanglewood Guides, a sponsor of this site. I had done a big write up building up to the hunt as well as a post hunt recap. I enjoyed our time with Oren and his family and now consider him a good friend. Next month I'll be back again with my father as well as my brother to hunt with him as clients. My dad will be looking for his second muley and my brother will be embarking on his first big game hunt with the goal of taking a buck with his rifle. After talking with Oren during the scheduling phase it was offered that my son and I should come out for a few days and try and add a little meat to the freezer by thinning the herd a little bit.
So, you see, this is my first chance to take a trophy. Having my son with me during the hunt has added a level of excitement that rivals putting a bullet into my first bear this year. He and I have been going to the range, shooting our bows, getting ready. We have sent a note to school letting them know that he will be missing a day. I'm very proud of my wife for supporting not only me but him missing a day to hit the road with me. He will be in the blind with me and God willing he will sit still long enough to let a slick head come in. I have no doubt that when the time comes he will be still and steady....hopefully so will I as I come to full draw and settle the pin.
The hunt may not be all that challenging.....after all it is only a doe....but with him next to me I will consider it a trophy.
Wish me luck. I'll post a follow up with pictures of two smiling boys, one 6 years old and one 35 years young, with our trophy doe after the hunt.
