My 11 year old son took his first deer with a muzzle loader yesterday. T/C Renegade with open sights and shooting the traditional 50 cal patched ball. The season has been kind to us thus far and the freezer is filling up fast.
Have you ever seen seen a happier boy. I was proud of him. He hit a little high and to the right and as a result he had to track him "Indian style" from blood drop to blood drop. I let him do it all except dragging it out. That just about killed me, we hunt in a VERY hilly areas.
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Browns Fan
November 9, 2004, 09:34 AM
Nice cowhorn spike!
clipse
November 9, 2004, 10:47 AM
Excellant. He looks very proud. I know I was when I bagged my first.
clipse
tc300mag1
November 9, 2004, 10:51 AM
Excellent he looks proud and you should be too i rember my first one very well. :)
El Tejon
November 9, 2004, 11:27 AM
That's one proud boy and one proud pappa. :)
Newt
November 9, 2004, 11:43 AM
Congrats to him and you. He's off to a good start, and good on you for starting him off young.
Yooper
November 9, 2004, 11:55 AM
Congratulations young man, well done!
Dad,
It's quite a job dragging, but he'll remember the experience the rest of his life. He may even drag one for you someday. You're doing a fine job raising the boy!
twoblink
November 10, 2004, 01:58 AM
This is the Huntin' section.. We ASSUME the deer is dead; not like Home and Garden..
;)
Nice lookin' boy you got there, and a good first deer. He's got a ear-to-ear grin on him. Startin'em young is the way to do it.
Congratulations to your son and to you also.It is a comforting thing,knowingthat people are raising their kids right.Of course,on this forum,that is no surprise.Good on the two of you. :)
Gunrunner
November 10, 2004, 12:10 PM
Congrats to you both on a succesfull hunt. Son looks happy. Dad must feel very happy. The cat looks hungry.
ducktapehero
November 12, 2004, 02:30 AM
Every time I see a young boy with his 1st deer I am reminded of my 1st one. It's one of my most precious memories. That is so cool. Tell him we all said congrats.
ducktapehero
November 12, 2004, 02:32 AM
LOL I just noticed the cat. He seems like he's interested too.
Itote
November 12, 2004, 04:19 AM
Not to flame you,but I dont think the (warning) is neccessary prior to posting a pic or anything else on this particular board.I can only speak for myself ,but I think it kind of goes against what Me and perhaps others expect of this board.Dont get me wrong,it is a considerate gesture but it just doesn't seem appropriate.Kinda like dont go to a "Gentleman's Club" if you dont want to see what's inside.I hope you understand what I'm getting at. I truly dont want to hassle you or give you a hard time,just giving my opinion.
As for the deer your boy took,Awesome job!!! Will be glad when my sons take there first one.Maybe this year.Good luck the rest of the season.
VonFatman
November 12, 2004, 11:48 AM
Congratulations to your son!!!
Nice first deer. I feel for you regarding draging those beasts! Next time shoot it by the truck!
What a terrific hunt!!!
I took my step-daughter out for her first deer hunt a month ago...she bag'd two nice doe opening day (our Urban Season).
Cool, man... and with a muzzleloader to boot!
That's one happy kid :)
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