Post by steiny on Nov 25, 2015 7:01:59 GMT -5
My dad (85 years old) hadn't been able to hunt much this fall due to spending a lot of time away with ill family members, etc. He got in one crossbow hunt a few weeks ago, then last night was his first opportunity to firearms hunt.
Hadn't even had time to check his rifle, so I loaned him one that was dialed in and told him where I recommend sitting based on wind direction.
Wife and I had planned on running out to supper, but I got a call about 5:45 that he had one down. It's a real dandy, eight point, probably 19" outside spread, big thick necked close to 200# buck. One of the better deer we've taken off my place over the years.
I drove the tractor right to it, gutted it for him and hauled him up to the barn in loader bucket, then got him hung up to cool. Perfect temps last night a few degrees above freezing. Will get him skinned and in the cooler this afternoon, butcher in a few days.
Anyway, a really fun deal. Getting a good deer yourself is nice, but it's equally as fun to see a family member or good friend be successful. Hope I can still be hunting at 85.
If somebody can post a pic, shoot me an email address and I'll send it to you.
Hadn't even had time to check his rifle, so I loaned him one that was dialed in and told him where I recommend sitting based on wind direction.
Wife and I had planned on running out to supper, but I got a call about 5:45 that he had one down. It's a real dandy, eight point, probably 19" outside spread, big thick necked close to 200# buck. One of the better deer we've taken off my place over the years.
I drove the tractor right to it, gutted it for him and hauled him up to the barn in loader bucket, then got him hung up to cool. Perfect temps last night a few degrees above freezing. Will get him skinned and in the cooler this afternoon, butcher in a few days.
Anyway, a really fun deal. Getting a good deer yourself is nice, but it's equally as fun to see a family member or good friend be successful. Hope I can still be hunting at 85.
If somebody can post a pic, shoot me an email address and I'll send it to you.
