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Offline trophyhunt

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My dads deer.
« 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! 
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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2016, 07:03:53 PM »
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Re: My dads deer.
« 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   :drool:
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Re: My dads deer.
« 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. :tup:

I still remember the last time my dad and I spent time in the woods while I was grouse hunting.
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Re: My dads deer.
« 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
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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2016, 07:30:06 PM »
This is what hunting is all about.  :tup: And good eating around the table with family and friends! Good job!

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Re: My dads deer.
« 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. 

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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2016, 08:02:51 PM »
Great story, as good as any big buck or bull!
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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2016, 08:17:22 PM »
Jrebel, you brought tears to my eyes,  thank you.
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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2016, 08:21:59 PM »
And thanks guys for the compliments.
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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2016, 08:41:42 PM »
if it's legal--which it was--hunting is hunting...congrats  :tup: 
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Re: My dads deer.
« 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

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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2016, 08:55:24 PM »
 :tup: 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!

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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2016, 09:06:13 PM »
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Re: My dads deer.
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2016, 09:30:42 PM »
Thanks for sharing! Great story!

 


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