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Sons first deer
« on: September 10, 2020, 05:21:32 PM »
Late posting because I been busy with work and getting ready for elk, but, my boy got it done. After spending a few uneventful days in a sweatlodge (pop up blind) We had decided this would be our last night in the stand before we moved to new territory to try our luck. We had been in stand about a half hour when my son put his hand over my mouth and pointed out the window on his side of blind. He leaned over and whispered “We have a buck Dad” I looked and after he pointed out to me I also saw him. He was relaxed and feeding. I explained we had about 2 hours before dark and that he would probably feed right to us. My son said “Ok” and we settled in for the wait. After probably half and hour the buck turned and was feeding away. My son asked if we could try and get closer. I told him that 2 were not as quiet as 1 and if he thought he could get him, I’d hang back and watch. Buck was about 120 yrds out and still very relaxed. Watching my son stalk the deer was a thing of beauty. Every step planned. Knew exactly where he was gonna place foot, moved when head down, and statue still when up. At one point he was going opposite direction of deer and I thought he’d lost him, turned out there was large amount of pinecones  on ground and he was circling to avoid them. He closed in and I could no longer see the buck. As I watched he raised bow twice and started to draw only to let down and move a bit. The third time he came to full draw. He released and the buck burst from cover. As he crossed the field and dove into brush I could see fletching and knew shot was true. I came out of the blind and Lyan came running up and hit me like linebacker in a hug. I told him he’d made good shot and that I was sure he was down fairly close. I explained that we should still give him some time. We set down and ate sandwich and drink a soda. After our meal we started in where I’d last seen him. Immediately we found his bloody arrow and 15 yrds later his buck. I’ll admit, I shed a couple tears. Those long days of practice and playing “The Quiet Game” since age 4 had paid off. Amazing experience and seeing his joy was all the better. Oh, I forgot to mention he is 10



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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2020, 05:32:29 PM »
Heck yah

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2020, 05:36:00 PM »
Good work team! Thanks for sharing.  :IBCOOL:
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2020, 05:39:31 PM »
Thats awesome he left the blind and stalked into bow range  :tup:

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2020, 05:49:47 PM »
Thats awesome he left the blind and stalked into bow range  :tup:

It was amazing to watch. My fat butt probably couldn’t cover 100 yrds.  He shot from 13 yrds.  :archery_smiley:
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2020, 06:04:19 PM »
Nice work! Congrats to the young man, something he will remember forever.

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2020, 06:12:20 PM »
Awesome story. Good job dad. Congrats to your son. That quite a accomplishment to stalk close enough and get it done. I am proud of him too!
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2020, 06:14:06 PM »
Awesome story. Good job dad. Congrats to your son. That quite a accomplishment to stalk close enough and get it done. I am proud of him too!

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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2020, 06:16:19 PM »
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2020, 06:20:05 PM »
Well done!  :tup:

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2020, 06:32:02 PM »
Awesome job! Congrats!

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2020, 06:48:11 PM »
Outstanding young man! Congratulations!

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2020, 06:53:29 PM »
That is AWESOME, Congrats young man!

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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2020, 07:24:54 PM »
A day you both will.never forget. Great job thanks for sharing.

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2020, 07:28:45 PM »
That's awesome  :tup:

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« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2020, 07:37:06 PM »
 :tup:
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2020, 07:38:27 PM »
Incredible story! Heck yes I love hearing things like this, way to pass it on to generations to come!

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« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2020, 08:02:57 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2020, 08:03:40 PM »
Awesome story and awesome job by the young man!!

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« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2020, 08:06:31 PM »
That is what it is all about, Nice Job!
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« Reply #20 on: September 10, 2020, 09:03:16 PM »
Congrats to the young man!! :tup:
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #21 on: September 10, 2020, 09:07:09 PM »
Give that young man a beer!!  Root beer!!! 

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« Reply #22 on: September 10, 2020, 09:09:47 PM »
 :tup:? :tup: :tup:

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« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2020, 09:18:09 PM »
 :tup: well done

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« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2020, 09:26:32 PM »
Nicely done!  Train em' up right!

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #25 on: September 11, 2020, 08:30:04 AM »
AWESOME job!  :yike:

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« Reply #26 on: September 11, 2020, 08:39:57 AM »
Really great story reading this!!! Congrats to the both of ya! You taught him well it shows! :IBCOOL:
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« Reply #27 on: September 11, 2020, 08:47:43 AM »
Awesome

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #28 on: September 11, 2020, 10:31:04 AM »
Late posting because I been busy with work and getting ready for elk, but, my boy got it done.

Fixed the photos for you. Couldn't do anything with the one though. Congratulations to your son!

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #29 on: September 11, 2020, 11:19:06 AM »
Late posting because I been busy with work and getting ready for elk, but, my boy got it done.

Fixed the photos for you. Couldn't do anything with the one though. Congratulations to your son!

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #30 on: September 11, 2020, 11:21:42 AM »
Nice work there!!! And a great buck to!!!!!

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« Reply #31 on: September 11, 2020, 11:36:15 AM »
congrats young man..  Not many kids knocking their first deer down archery..  There was a young lady on here that did the same.  Love it!!!!

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #32 on: September 11, 2020, 12:12:37 PM »
Thanks for sharing.   Congrats to the young man!

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« Reply #33 on: September 11, 2020, 12:20:08 PM »
Wow, stalk to 13yards! Each step placed with thought!  :tup:

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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #34 on: September 11, 2020, 04:40:27 PM »
Great write up. And ten years old? Next to that deer that young man is huge. Probably be a giant some day. Get him into some shoulder pads and nice job dad!

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« Reply #35 on: September 15, 2020, 02:50:22 PM »
Great job! Great story and an awesome deer.  :tup:
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #36 on: September 16, 2020, 09:35:26 PM »
Great story and nice buck! You have taught your son well!

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« Reply #37 on: September 16, 2020, 10:10:19 PM »
Great Job!

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« Reply #38 on: September 16, 2020, 11:07:10 PM »
Great Buck & hunting skills well beyond his years! Outstanding! Memories to last forever!  Congrats!  :tup:

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« Reply #40 on: September 17, 2020, 07:51:32 AM »
CONGRATS to the young hunter  :tup:
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Re: Sons first deer
« Reply #41 on: September 19, 2020, 08:42:51 PM »
Good job little man! Way to get it done. Proud father I bet, good on you for getting out there! That’s a great memory there for both of you.
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Congrats dude! Got my first deer at 9 with a bow. Major respect!
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