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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: trophyhunt on October 28, 2016, 06:58:32 PM
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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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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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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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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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This is what hunting is all about. :tup: And good eating around the table with family and friends! Good job!
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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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Great story, as good as any big buck or bull!
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Jrebel, you brought tears to my eyes, thank you.
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And thanks guys for the compliments.
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if it's legal--which it was--hunting is hunting...congrats :tup:
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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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: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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Thanks for sharing! Great story!
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I've never met your dad jerry but that smile says it all! congrats to your dad on the success :tup:
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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
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That smile is worth a life time of record book animals.
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That's just awesome Trophyhunt. So glad you got to share it with your Dad.
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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 :tup:
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Awesome!
