Author Topic: My dads deer. (Read 5619 times)

trophyhunt · « **on:** October 28, 2016, 06:58:32 PM »

This isn't a story about a big buck, or big bull, it's a simple boring story about a small deer. My dad hasn't killed much in his life, infact he's never killed a bull elk. But this isn't about an elk, just a small deer. But I'll tell you what, I learned a lot today about hunting, all the years I've trophy hunted, today was a great day. My dad is 74 years old and has a bad heart, my time with him is really day by day, that's how I look at it. Today we hugged each other, gave a kiss on the cheek and really appreciated our time in the woods. Today was a good day. This was our 4th day on his any deer hunt for blacktail, he drew a doe tag. My brother took him 2 days and I took him the other 2 with no luck. Today we took a road that duckslayer had been seeing deer on the day before, it was good advice. Saw a topic the other day, is road hunting, hunting. Well when you can't hike very far, yes it is. Simple story, driving along and saw a deer, it just stood there while my dad got out of the truck. He set up on the sticks with my 25-06 and the deer moved taking away the good shot. I walk down the road and found the deer broadside at 40 yards, called my dad down to where I was. He set up, put the cross hairs behind the shoulder and pulled the trigger. I thought I recorded the entire process with my phone, but I had it on photo instead of video! 😡. Anyway, he made a good shot and we had the deer gutted and in the truck in no time. Simple hunt, small deer but big day for a my dad and I. Sorry only 1 pic but you can really see how happy he was!

bigmacc · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:03:53 PM »

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:05:15 PM »

That's awesome....thank you for sharing that story! Just as good of a read as a trophy buck....it's about time spent in the woods with family and friends....not always about the size of the animal..not to mention how great that doe will taste

Boss .300 winmag · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:11:26 PM »

Thanks for the big storey about a big hunt with your dad, and that deer is gonna bring big smiles during ever meal it makes. That's a trophy that's will be remembered for years to come.

I still remember the last time my dad and I spent time in the woods while I was grouse hunting.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:16:46 PM »

Boss, I sure hope this isn't our last hunt, but we talked about that. Almost brought me to tears, we are heading to Idaho in a couple weeks for late whitetail. I'm definitely very happy to have this time with him. Thanks guys

LDennis24 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:30:06 PM »

This is what hunting is all about.

And good eating around the table with family and friends! Good job!

jrebel · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:39:44 PM »

Cherrish these moments....to me, this story is what hunting really is. Big antlers are great....but memories with loved ones (family and friends) is what it is all about. I hunted with my dad for the last time about 5 years ago. I had a chance to harvest a doe in early Sept. with him by my side. I passed because it was early in the season and I didn't want to kill a doe. To this day I regret passing on that deer....It would be the last hunt before he passed away.

Glad you got to spend a great hunt with your dad and hope you have many more. His smile and your write up prove to me that this was one heck of a trophy hunt.

ShaneTyTrey · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:02:51 PM »

Great story, as good as any big buck or bull!

trophyhunt · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:17:22 PM »

Jrebel, you brought tears to my eyes, thank you.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:21:59 PM »

And thanks guys for the compliments.

brew · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:41:42 PM »

if it's legal--which it was--hunting is hunting...congrats

Duckslayer89 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:53:29 PM »

Sounds like an awesome day man. Great memories with your Dad. I told myself riding out the other day at dark in Hancock, that any deer taken up there is a trophy. Glad it worked out

BULLBLASTER · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:55:24 PM »

heck ya!
I try and take my dad out for a doe each year! I buy him his tag and a coffee and we hang out in the farm field and wait for a doe. One of my favorite days hunting each fall!

gonehuntin68 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2016, 09:06:13 PM »

jamesjett · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2016, 09:30:42 PM »

Thanks for sharing! Great story!

elkrack · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2016, 10:56:46 PM »

I've never met your dad jerry but that smile says it all! congrats to your dad on the success

Vandal44 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2016, 03:17:31 PM »

Anytime you can spend time with your dad is a great day. My dad passed away a few years ago, I do miss the days we use to hunt together.

I picture and good story

blackveltbowhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2016, 04:30:15 PM »

bankwalker · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2016, 05:20:41 PM »

That smile is worth a life time of record book animals.

Timberstalker · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2016, 05:21:37 PM »

That's just awesome Trophyhunt. So glad you got to share it with your Dad.

Widgeondeke · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2016, 06:14:38 PM »

I was saying all weekend. I am fine with a doe. Just.got lucky and the first deer to offer a shot was a spike.
Good eats for sure. Seeing my son's smile is always worth more than a huge rack.
Congrats

Muleyslyr · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2016, 08:40:15 PM »

Awesome!

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