My boy and I shot a forkhorn this morning

[Eastern Yooper]

I've seen 4 bucks in the last 5 days afield, but all have been 1 1/2 yr. old bucks. Plus, I've been seeing ALOT of does. With the barrage of snow we've been getting, the deer have really been moving, so I've been patiently been holding out for Mr. Big.

Well......

Today I took my 4 1/2 yr. old son with me to the blind, and I considered it to be 'open season' on any doe or buck that happened by. We got there around 7:00 a.m., and at 7:23 a.m. this guy walked out. I had seen him opening day and let him walk.

He shoulda stayed away.

My boy was really excited to have been with me when we killed a buck. Last year he was with me when we shot a doe..... but he was sleeping.

I've got the whole thing on video and its pretty nifty to watch. So now it looks like I've got 2 doe tags to fill (hopefully) this coming weekend.

Anyways.......Here's our deer:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1263696&a=9350152&p=33581402&Sequence=0&res=high

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VEGETARIAN: Indian word meaning 'Bad Hunter'

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[rrbuckmaster]

congrats to you and your son, great picture to! sure makes it special when you have your kid with you don't it.good luck with the rest of the season.

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HAPPY AND SAFE HUNTING TO ALL.

[Tom222]

I don't know what I'd be more thrilled with, that deer, or that picture!
Nice job on both!

[stelmon]

i think i will take over steves word on this picture since he all ready has a lot to do but here it is" get it on the buck pole"

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Stelmon, the only one.
Keep those bullets flying and reels screamen

[Steve]

I'm sure that's an experience your boy will not soon forget. Congrats.

[yoda]

Thats what it's all about, Get his blood punping when he's young, You got him hooked for life... I should Know you..... Yoda

[nightstalker]

Well done EY by the look on your boys face, he will never forget this day . What Great memories were made huh? All that snow is making me homesick!! Good luck this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours .

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In the wind he's still alive!! Fred Bear

[Eastern Yooper]

Yoda:

I work next door to you.....

.....and I'm the one who just turned-down the Sgt. position.

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VEGETARIAN: Indian word meaning 'Bad Hunter'

[Fred Bear]

That is one awsome pic. Congrats to you and your son.

[BowDad]

Great job EY!!!! That's what it's all about. Your son will never forget the times he gets to spend with his dad. Just a word to the wise though, and please don't take this the wrong way, but maybe santa could bring the little guy some hunters orange for christmas this year. You can never be too carefull! Keep up the good work.

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"We shall never achieve harmony with land, any more than we shall achieve absolute justice or liberty for people. In these higher aspirations the important thing is not to achieve, but to strive." Aldo Leopold 1887-1948

[hoytshooter]

I love to see all of the other dad's on this site, that are so active with their kids. I think this sort of thing is the greatest, and it makes me feel great about the future of our sport. Congratulations on the buck, and that's a great looking kid.

[Skibum]

Outstanding. My 8 year old daughter is primed for her first hunt Thanksgiving morning. My fondest childhood memories are of hunting and fishing with my dad. I hope the same is true for my kids. Nice job EY.

Skibum

[buckmaster92]

Hope you and your son had a great time. I like to go hunting with my dad. Hope your son has fun in the future.


Good luck.

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buck

[Cougar]

Congrats!!! What a way to spend time with your children!

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*Jace*