kickin_buck,

Congrats on a fine looking buck.
I too joined up years ago (16). I have been out for a while now and get to go hunting near home. Unfortunatly in the 10 years I was gone both my father and grandfather (in my pics) stopped deer hunting for whatever reasons. They still support me going as you can see. I just would love to get to head to the woods with them again. Or at least a deer camp somewhere. Anyway I was glad they came after I shot my buck. It made it some much better having them there. I seemed that it would have been pretty disapointing if they hadn't showed up. Sure I killed a great buck but it is so much better when shared with family and friends.

BTW thank you for your service.