Yes I was going to wake him with a shot. LOL now that I think about it that would have been a rude awakening. He had fallen asleep watching the does and I had gotten excited when the buck walked out. I know I know BAD DAD. We did have a little pre talk before we went to the stand. We talked about the basics. Be carefull, climb slowly, stay seated and TRY your best to be quite and last but not least do not remove the harness. I had to trim one down to size for him and tied him to me. I will have to admit I was a little upset but I never let him see it. I want him to enjoy hunting as much as I do.