Author Topic: I’ve been planning this hunt for ten years. (Read 17212 times)

ANDERWAGON · « **on:** December 14, 2012, 06:45:46 PM »

Finally have time to share. This is for you guys looking forward to that first big game hunt.

At 9 my boy passed hunters safety with a 92% and we’re on our way. I couldn’t have been more proud. Okay where to go and how to get it done??? I put him in for as many antlerless permits as possible to better his odds. Without any points he drew a 101 tag. During the late summer and early fall I got him out to the range about a ½ dozen times and made him roll his own ammo. He wasn’t shooting too tight of groups at 100 (maybe 2-3) but he could ring bell every time at 225. When it was time to go I couldn’t tell who was more excited him or me. To cut to the chase we set up a small camp and looked around the first day. I spotted a few deer just before dark about 300 yards out but didn’t point them out to him for a few reasons. Next day we hit some thinned timber just behind where I spotted the deer the night before. We spent a couple hours in the timber before we came across a few does. They didn’t notice us and were feeding about 150 yards in front of us. I stood in place until my boy spotted them and when he did it was dad DAD as he was pointing. I told him they were a little far and we should try and split the distance. No problem, we slipped in behind a little mound and he whacked her at about 70 yards. Perfect quartering away shot.

The rest is history. The MADD BOMBER has one under his belt and many to come.

olsy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2012, 06:48:57 PM »

Outstanding! I cannot wait until my son is old enough so we can experience something like this together.

h20hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2012, 06:49:11 PM »

Awesome.

Bshiftbc · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2012, 06:50:50 PM »

Excellent! 10 years and worth it!!

jrebel · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2012, 06:51:04 PM »

Fantastic story and great deer. Congrats to the new hunter.

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2012, 06:59:22 PM »

That's just awesome!!! Congrats to daddy and your son!

Elk329 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:27:55 PM »

Nothing better than seeing younger hunters have a great hunt.

Selkirk · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:34:08 PM »

I like that you let him spot the does on his own...adds to his experience. That's a nice doe.

JLS · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:37:11 PM »

That's very cool, love the wall tent setup. I'll be taking two of my daughters out next year after their first deer.

RG · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:39:56 PM »

I love the fact that you set up a real camp instead of a tin TP, and I'm glad the hunt happened the way it did. These memories are part of the essence of growing up. My kids are all grown and have little ones of their own. I treasure the camps we did when they were young and can't wait till the grand kids get old enough to take along on some trips too. Way to go!

270Flat · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:14:49 PM »

Awesome!! Can't wait until my boys are old enough to head out with me.

Jason · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:27:43 PM »

Its awesome seeing the youngsters getting the animals, Congrats to your son!

washelkhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:35:31 PM »

Very kewl. Thx. You're a good dad.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:00:22 PM »

Good job dad! Thanks for sharing. Love these youth hunt stories!

Bob33 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:21:04 PM »

I love stories like this. Congratulations to you and your son.

buckhorn2 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:34:04 PM »

Happy for you both.

ecnclan · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2012, 06:35:32 AM »

Great story and congrats to the hunter!

Ed Hamlin · « **Reply #17 on:** December 25, 2012, 07:40:46 AM »

Someday he'll know how much work you did. Way to go dad and congratulations to the boy. Sounds like a perfect hunt to me.

MLBowhunting · « **Reply #18 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:07:45 AM »

great story. awesome job guys

steen · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2012, 01:21:24 PM »

That's great! I miss hunting with my kids, they all have other things going on right now. Looking forward to taking our 6 yearold grandson.

250savage · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2012, 04:54:26 PM »

Congrats

That is a hunt that you both will remember for the rest of your lives.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2012, 04:57:46 PM »

Outstanding

Curly · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2012, 05:02:00 PM »

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Congrats to the MaddBomber.

Huntnfolk · « **Reply #23 on:** January 05, 2013, 09:45:33 PM »

Thanks for sharing. Brings back memories of when my sons shot their first deer. Awesome moments that can't be replaced.

HORSEPOWER · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2013, 04:45:05 PM »

That's awesome! Keep getting out there no matter what it takes.

L8NITE · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2013, 05:10:24 PM »

Well worth the wait!!! I know the feeling it was just two short years ago now he is hooked and my best hunting partner...You two will have many more to come. Congrats to the young man and way to go dad for introducing him to the sport

buck man · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2013, 08:11:07 AM »

Just read this. Great job, and nothing better than hunting with the kids.

walleye1 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2013, 08:14:37 AM »

Cool to see the kids in the woods congratulations

boneaddict · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2013, 08:25:05 AM »

I love stories like this as well. Thanks for sharing. COngrats to you both.

MatthewHunter98 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 14, 2013, 07:26:36 PM »

sweet

couldn't be any cooler

MatthewHunter98 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 14, 2013, 07:27:57 PM »

get'm on the forum

WaltAlpine · « **Reply #31 on:** January 14, 2013, 07:32:15 PM »

Fatherhood at it;s best!

Todd_ID · « **Reply #32 on:** January 15, 2013, 01:31:09 AM »

Good job young man! And dad!

Swatson · « **Reply #33 on:** January 15, 2013, 10:33:26 PM »

Good job dad

coachcw · « **Reply #34 on:** February 15, 2013, 06:31:42 AM »

sounds like a blast

lets see that rifle set up it looks sweet .

ANDERWAGON · « **Reply #35 on:** February 17, 2013, 05:19:06 PM »

Quote from: coachcw on February 15, 2013, 06:31:42 AM

sounds like a blast lets see that rifle set up it looks sweet .

Here it is Coach... It's a nice little rig, Browning Micro Midas in a 7mm-08 with a 2-7x 32 Leopold.

Sorry for the slow response I've been out of state and the pics were on my camera at home.

bearpaw · « **Reply #36 on:** February 17, 2013, 05:38:50 PM »

Maligator · « **Reply #37 on:** February 17, 2013, 06:26:23 PM »

Congrats to your son on his 1st successful hunt. I'm the memories for both of you will be vivid. Always good to hear. About young hunters having a great time

Good job dad!!!!

E-man32 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 08, 2013, 11:07:09 AM »

thats awesome! good job!

elkoholic1 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2013, 11:08:55 AM »

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