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Post by West28 on Sept 26, 2010 13:05:49 GMT -5
Perfect ending to a perfect weekend. I couldn't be more proud of my son right now. We hunted Saturday morning and had a big doe come in with her two yearlings, before Parker could get the doe in the scope she walked off. We got back at it this morning in the stand around 0715. We had no longer than got in the stand when I looked to the right and had a forky staring up at us at 30 yards. Before Parker could get our Knight Wolvering 50 cal. muzzleloader up the 4 pt. ran off. At 0818 this big guy came running underneath us and I was able to stop him with a grunt tube at 35 yards broadside, Parker dropped the hammer and dropped him in his tracks. The shot was a little far back and a little high but it did the job. We then started celebrating and I almost fell to my harness due to my level of excitement. WOW, what a feeling, nothing like sharing in your sons first deer/buck. I was shaking 20-30 minutes afterwards. Thanks Andy for sharing your place with us, we appreciate it buddy!
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Post by raporter on Sept 26, 2010 13:45:26 GMT -5
Congrats to both of you. Great story.
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Post by steve46511 on Sept 26, 2010 14:22:53 GMT -5
These kids are putting the pressure on the rest of us, LOL! Way to go, Parker!
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Post by 10point on Sept 26, 2010 14:32:54 GMT -5
Good job, congrats.
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Post by varmint101 on Sept 26, 2010 14:41:01 GMT -5
Man that's cool!! Congrats to the young man! And to you! What a feeling I bet.
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Post by parson on Sept 26, 2010 15:22:16 GMT -5
Great job! Made a great memory for both of ya!
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Post by TagTeamHunter on Sept 26, 2010 16:27:20 GMT -5
Noticed that Dad has the bigger smile. Congrats to both of you. That is something both of you will remember for a lifetime.
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Post by INDeerhunter on Sept 26, 2010 16:37:10 GMT -5
Thats a awesome ending and a great story, you know he is hooked for life now ! CONGRATS to the both of you, its awesome to see young fellers out in the field and makes for great memories, glad to see you passing down your love and enjoyment of the outdoors to your little man ! Good Luck with the rest of the season ! Im sure you couldnt be more proud and he couldnt be any more happier !!
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Post by whitetail1 on Sept 26, 2010 18:39:48 GMT -5
Amazing job! Congrats to both of you!
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Post by Greenedog on Sept 26, 2010 18:42:23 GMT -5
Congrats guys!!
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Post by gillgrabber on Sept 26, 2010 18:44:40 GMT -5
Great photos. Congratulations!
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Post by woodswalker on Sept 26, 2010 19:09:29 GMT -5
Congats guys. Nice buck and nice pics.
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Post by turkeyscout on Sept 26, 2010 19:21:39 GMT -5
the smiles tell it all .....way to go guys........... great hunt and nice photos too! TAKE A YOUNGSTER ON YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE ........... West28 DID!.......... ........turkey scout
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Post by Decatur on Sept 26, 2010 22:30:42 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by Shelby County Switchback on Sept 27, 2010 8:02:27 GMT -5
Very nice.....just gets the rest of pumped up..
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Post by oneshot on Sept 27, 2010 15:36:10 GMT -5
Nice shootin', congrats!
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 27, 2010 18:33:52 GMT -5
Great story and great buck!
Thanks for sharing it with us .
May it be the first of many to come for young Parker.
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Post by huxbux on Sept 27, 2010 19:02:45 GMT -5
Congratulations!
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Post by West28 on Sept 29, 2010 8:33:20 GMT -5
Thanks guys for your comments, Parker sat here last night and read everyones responses with a huge smile on his face. Sharing our story and letting him read the responses is all part of the experience. We've got a great group of guys on here! This weekend may have been the best experience I've ever had in the woods. Thanks again!
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Post by racktracker on Sept 29, 2010 8:40:12 GMT -5
Great buck...
Congratulations!
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