Sons first moose hunt…2021

[jrebel]

Not bad for a first moose at 12 years old.  Finally finished the euro which turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself.

[jrebel]

I hate it when photos post sideways.   

[Dirty Mike]

Congrats!! some good eating right the right there

[Dan-o]

Very, very cool!!!!

[idaho guy]

  good memories! You wil have a hunting partner for life

[BD1]

Epic

[MADMAX]

Your a good dad!
Very nice 👍

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Congrats to you guys!

[Boss .300 winmag]

Nicely done.👍

Why the no hunting sign on the plaque?

[NRA4LIFE]

Cool Johnny.  Like father like son.

[jrebel]

Nicely done.👍

Why the no hunting sign on the plaque?

Grandpa has a double bear life size mount that has scenery with a similar sign.  He loves his grandad so he had to have something similar.  We were going to put the date on that sign but he wanted the no hunting.....so I obliged.  Had to add the date to the upper corner. 

[jrebel]

Congrats!! some good eating right the right there

He said after he shoots a big one (hopefully this year)....he only wants to shoot the smaller ones.  We ate some steaks off his and they were cut with a fork tender....that compared to my big moose was night and day difference.     The young ones really eat nicely. 

[jrebel]

Cool Johnny.  Like father like son.

Yes, he is definitely my son.  Couldn't be prouder of him.  This hunt tested him emotionally.  In an attempt to get him a trophy, I had him pass a few medium sized moose.  One was 36-38" moose that we had well within shooting range....He wanted to drop the hammer and I told him no.  We called the moose in from over 1200 yards out so the experience was cool and I should have let him drop the hammer, but I didn't.....we still had 4 days left in the hunt.  Well with two days left, I turn him loose on any bull he wanted.  That morning we came across the one he shot.  It was a great lesson in patience and enjoying the hunt while looking for a trophy (I've never personally been a trophy hunter).  I explained to him that there are not many 12 year old hunters that have killed a moose.  Not to mention he also bagged a nice black bear on day one of the hunt.  All ended up well and he made out like a bandit.  I feel guilty for having him pass on bigger moose so I have to take him back this year.      Hopefully this years pics will be of a masher.   

Thanks for all the kind words from everyone.  He will forever be my hunting buddy.  I hope and pray we have many more memories to make together. 

[RB]

Right on very cool!

[Rem14]

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Grandpa has a double bear life size mount that has scenery with a similar sign.  He loves his grandad so he had to have something similar.  We were going to put the date on that sign but he wanted the no hunting.....so I obliged.  Had to add the date to the upper corner. 

Would have loved to have been there

[redi]

Congrats nice work

[OutHouse]

If you want another son I could be up for adoption for this dad of the year!!   

[pianoman9701]

Good on your son and you!

[Pathfinder101]

What a fantastic thing for a kid to get to do.  I am assuming Alaska..?

[jrebel]

What a fantastic thing for a kid to get to do.  I am assuming Alaska..?

Canada

Yes, the experience and time in the field for a young hunter was pretty amazing.  I carried a wolf tag....primarily so I could have a rifle as we were in grizzly country and didn't want my son with the only rifle......but he was the hunter and I was along for the ride.  One of the most fun hunts I have been on when I wasn't the shooter. 

[trophyhunt]

Awesome!!! Congrats to both of you!!!