Hunting with the boys

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   So, this year I finally got the boys out hunting.  We bought a shotgun so they could do just about anything.  We've been out shooting quite a bit over the last several years and have worked with them on safety.  

For hunting, we started in early fall and went out a couple times for dove.  Then, we transitioned into the youth deer and turkey weekend, and finally the standard deer season, along with our special holiday antlerless deer season.  For our oldest's birthday, we worked a deal with a guy to hunt on his private land; he has a good population of deer, but this is his first year letting anyone hunt.  He also has a LOT of turkey, so we may be going there for spring turkey, as well.  We also set up an outing at the same place for the holiday antlerless season.  When it was really cold and the boys were a little burned out, I went out with a friend a couple times.

Our luck wasn't too good this year, but we learned a lot together.  We saw a couple does with my oldest son, but didn't have a good shot.  I got a shot at one late in the evening when I was out with my friend, but missed.  Man, now I know what deer/buck fever feels like.

We will probably do some spring turkey hunting this year, and we have a trip planned to "Nana and Papa's" in WY in October.  The boys are really excited about going hunting with Papa, and one of his buddies is very good at getting people a shot at a trophy buck.  Our oldest is planning to hunt with the buddy...he really wants to bag a nice one.

Here are some pictures from some of our outings this fall...enjoy!

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Okie Boarder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-31-2009 Location: OK Status: Offline Points: 779	Post Options Post Reply Quote Okie Boarder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hunting with the boys Posted: March-07-2014 at 3:02pm
	So, this year I finally got the boys out hunting. We bought a shotgun so they could do just about anything. We've been out shooting quite a bit over the last several years and have worked with them on safety. For hunting, we started in early fall and went out a couple times for dove. Then, we transitioned into the youth deer and turkey weekend, and finally the standard deer season, along with our special holiday antlerless deer season. For our oldest's birthday, we worked a deal with a guy to hunt on his private land; he has a good population of deer, but this is his first year letting anyone hunt. He also has a LOT of turkey, so we may be going there for spring turkey, as well. We also set up an outing at the same place for the holiday antlerless season. When it was really cold and the boys were a little burned out, I went out with a friend a couple times. Our luck wasn't too good this year, but we learned a lot together. We saw a couple does with my oldest son, but didn't have a good shot. I got a shot at one late in the evening when I was out with my friend, but missed. Man, now I know what deer/buck fever feels like. We will probably do some spring turkey hunting this year, and we have a trip planned to "Nana and Papa's" in WY in October. The boys are really excited about going hunting with Papa, and one of his buddies is very good at getting people a shot at a trophy buck. Our oldest is planning to hunt with the buddy...he really wants to bag a nice one. Here are some pictures from some of our outings this fall...enjoy!

peter1234 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-03-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2756	Post Options Post Reply Quote peter1234 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-07-2014 at 8:13pm
	Im forever grateful to my dad for many things but the thing i may cherish most is the yrs" i went along" until i carried my first shotgun afield. never is there a day that i am hunting that i dont think about him an the sportsmanship and love of the outdoors he instilled in me . thanks for sharing those pics
	former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go

jimsport93 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: February-20-2008 Location: Alpharetta Ga Status: Offline Points: 1750	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimsport93 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-07-2014 at 8:33pm
	Great times together. Your boys will never forget the times they spent hunting with Dad!
	93 Sport Nautique

Okie Boarder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-31-2009 Location: OK Status: Offline Points: 779	Post Options Post Reply Quote Okie Boarder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-07-2014 at 8:40pm
	Yeah, even though we weren't successful in getting something, they seemed to enjoy the time together. The first couple times I took both of them, but they bickered a lot. I alternated and took them out individually, after that. LOL!

Waterdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-27-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Waterdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-07-2014 at 8:46pm
	Great pictures Andy, I turner 12 in Sept. (old enough to hunt) My Dad got me a Winchester 1200 pump 20 ga. for my birthday. Oct. 20 was opening day for Pheasant in Mi. I was lucky and bagged my first one. I'm 58 & I'll never forget it. That shotgun is front & center in the gun cabinet today.
	- waterdog - 78 Ski Tique

Okie Boarder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-31-2009 Location: OK Status: Offline Points: 779	Post Options Post Reply Quote Okie Boarder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-07-2014 at 11:03pm
	That is so cool. I hope our boys look back on these times in the same way.

kytom2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: July-25-2007 Location: Maysville Ky Status: Offline Points: 698	Post Options Post Reply Quote kytom2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-07-2014 at 11:12pm
	There is a thread on here somewhere, about all the great memories some of the members have about boating with their dads. Mine cared nothing about a boat or boating. My best memories of him are teaching me about hunting and to appreciate the outdoors. I would give anything to be able to hunt with him again. I am sure your boys will feel the same way one of these days.

Hunting with the boys

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