I was able to get the whole family out for the first time this season and we were fortunate enough to have a little success after what was mostly a very slow 3 days of hunting. Seems deer must be locked up right now as movement was minimal to say the least. Although the deer weren't moving, I was able to take a nice turkey - 9in beard - with all 6 of the family in the blind to share the experience. Good stuff! On Sun. evening, our last hunt before returning home I was hunting with my oldest son (who was very discouraged about the slow hunting) but explained to him that if he wants a good buck he must better his odds by being in a blind and hunting hard more often - and that patience is the key. We hunt that evening together and nothing was moving, so I decided to work my grunt call/doe bleat hoping to creat some action. After what seemed like just a couple seconds of a few doe bleats and grunts, this guy steps out at about 400yds and starts working his way right toward us. I knew pretty quick that this would be a good shooter buck for him. This wasn't his first buck, but the buck fever was still in full swing - and the fact that this was his first time to lay down the youth .243 and take a deer with my 30-06 - which he has now proudly taken ownership of. Ha! The buck worked to within 80yds of us when I stopped him with a grunt and he was able to take the shot. One of my proudest hunting moments with him - even though I lost a rifle in the process. Now it's little brothers turn! Sorry to get a little long winded, but I know you guys like a story to go with the pics. Happy Hunting!

Great pictures congrats

Dang nice buck and great times with the family. Doesn't get much better than that.

Nice buck! Congratulations to the young man.

Congrats

little bro does not look to happy in pic # 2. he went to the wrong stand that night. HA! Great job fella's, and looking forward to another weekend with the boys here in a few days.

Congratulations!

Lifetime memories there. That sounds like an awesome weekend. Congrats to your son.

Great stuff!!!

Congrats,

CB

good job on getting the Kids outdoors, Congrats to ya'll.

Nice. Great times

great buck and great pics!

Good deer and looks like he placed a good shot on him!

It's a Family Affair.....

Congrats of a great harvest

Thanks to all. We'll be back at it again over the next few days hoping to get the disgruntled little brother a chance at one. Ha!

GREAT BUCK!!! Congrats to your son. That body looks big as well. I hope you enjoyed some venison on Thanksgiving.

That's a great buck right there.Sometimes when it's slow you have to think outside the box(blind)Rattling,grunting,whatever.Great looking bunch of kiddos too.Congratulations to the young hunter...Little brother is next.

Nice Buck!

Congrats!

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