Wow, 88...that's awesome bro. To still be hunting with your dad when he's that old is quite the blessing.
And sorry about not getting that buck! It's good though that he didn't shoot if he wasn't comfortable with the shot.
Originally Posted by
Mojotex
Very cool. And you are 100% correct. It's the expereinces that matter, and not at all about the "rack" .... though that does add a thrill factor. My dad is 88 and still hunts with me off and on. Last season he had the thrill of seeing the largest white tail that he can recall. Didn't get a shot though ... said it was "too dark" to see well enough for a shot, and besides the deer was a long way off. It was no farhter than about 90 yards and there was still about 45 minutes before sunset. Oh well, just hope I can make it to the woods at 88! Took him into the same area 5-6 more times. Never saw that or any other buck again.