My son got one

Took my son out for his first hunt this past weekend. We got into the blind nice and early on Saturday. Had several does come in and I said he could try to take one of them. He took aim, fired and missed. Well, that happens. We then went out and practiced for a little bit Saturday afternoon. He said he was more comfortable and ready to try again. Sat in the blind again Saturday evening, and saw only a little bit of activity. I told him to hold off. So we just sat and watched. It was a good time in fact. I think he learned a few things.

Got back after it Sunday morning and just after 7, a lone buck came in. I could see he was anxious, but told him to hold off for a little while, lets see what else shows up. Well, after 30 minutes of watching this guy by himself, I gave him the green light. He probably spent 4-5 minutes sighting him up and waiting for a clean shot. I thought he might be having second thoughts. When he finally pulled the trigger, I was so surprised. It was good shot straight through the lungs and the deer curled up next to a cactus about 10 yards from where he was standing. I just wish he would have helped me clean the darn thing. Got a little sick when I started showing him the guts.

I know it's not the biggest, but it was his first and he was as happy as could be.

Awesome! Congrats to the young man!

Great way to get him back in the saddle after the 1st miss and great persistence on his part, sounds like a great learning weekend and fun time with the old man

Congrats to the young man!

Congrats to both of you!

My rule is that I'll clean your first one, after that you're gonna at least assist.

Congrats little buddy. Looks a lot like my first buck.

What do you mean, "not the biggest"...Looks like a monster to me and your Son! Congratulations on great shooting and a GREAT buck!
Adios,
Gary

Tell your son congrats on that first buck And great shot placement!

good one to get started on, nice shot! Way to go Dad for teaching him the important things in life!!

awesome!!!!!

Congrats to you and your son!

That's awesome! Tell him congrats from the forum. ,)

Congrats

Congrats to you both

Well done by your son. Please congratulate him on a nice buck.

Awesome! Sounds like good times

He did very good. You always remember the first one.

Looks like a monster to me!!! Great way to get him started! Congrats to you both

That's awesome!

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Looks like a true trophy buck to me!!! Congrats to the young man and you for getting him started!!!

Awesome

Kiddos stud!!

Awesome, congrats dad and little guy!!!

Good stuff. He'll always remember that day and who he was with.

Way cool man. He's off to a great start!