Proud Dad, First Deer

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:11 am

This is the first year that my son is aloud to hunt, and we are in the process of make our own hunting memories. I will never forget last night for my 12 year old son harvest his first deer ever. We got set up in our location and approximately 1 hour later a nice doe walked to within 12 yards. I was so proud watching him slowly lifting up the Phoenix, taking the safety off and then shooting. Well the deer jumped into the air then bolted into the woods, we could hear it going then a loud crash. That is when I told him that his deer was down. The look on his face was priceless, I gave him a hug and then congratulated him. My wife who was hunting at the other corner of the field heard all the commotion and came over to join us. It was nice to watch my young fellow hug his mom then tell her all about his adventure. We waited 1/2 hour before we started tracking the deer, it was recovered about 50 yards away. It was nice walking out of the woods watching my son holding his mom's hand and of course the old man dragging the deer.

I will post pictures after I get them developed.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:17 am

Well give him a Congrats. from me. Those memories are priceless. My girls wont shoot Deer but they have killed some Turkey and the memory will last forever of our Hunt together.

Way to go.

Curdog · Post by **Curdog** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:42 am

Congrats to the young man on his first deer, he will never forget that day. How lucky you are to have a family that hunts together. Curdog

Fox · Post by **Fox** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:38 pm

I got my first turkey and deer last year, with my Dad there, funny thing is both should have been his but circumstances lead to a shot for me. I am 22 and have been hunting since I was 15 and had gone with him before that. The look of his face was priceless. I am sure he feels the same, way to go.

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:44 pm

Congrats to the young man, the first deer is one you never forget, father or son.

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:56 pm

Congrats to your son!!!

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:06 pm

Good on you both

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:29 pm

My congratulations to all of you! Sounds like a priceless memory for not only your son, but mom & dad, too.

pphoenix · Post by **pphoenix** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:13 pm

Nice memorie to remember for the future

tkstae · Post by **tkstae** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:03 pm

A big Congrats to your young Son!!!! Enjoy these times, they go by so quickly.

Grizzly-Papa · Post by **Grizzly-Papa** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:25 pm

Congrats to your son for the deer. Still waiting for mine to follow suite.

Grizzly-Papa

Tar Heel · Post by **Tar Heel** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:43 pm

Congrats to you and your son.

Tar Heel

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:06 pm

My congrats to both the "proud dad" and the little hunter~!

Robin

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:27 pm

Hi my name is Brandon and I would like to thank you all for the congrats. I really like hunting with my Mom and Dad and I really like shooting the crossbow. I did alot of shooting this summer and it was fun. I like hunting and I am glad that I got my first deer. My Dad took lots of pictures. I cant wait to go out with my Dad again. We have lots of fun together.

NZ Hunter · Post by **NZ Hunter** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:11 am

Way to go Brandon, congrats. I sure there will be many years of special hunting moments together with your dad or mum. Good luck for your next hunt.