Guys - Remember the "So close today" post I had a couple days ago? I was out in the same general area this afternoon. Just before dark I heard a shot maybe 100 yds of so to my left. I waited a bit to be sure nothing was coming my way and went to investigate.
There was a young lad I later found out to be 13 and his dad. He was all smiles and for good reason. He shot what I think is the same 8 pt I saw a couple days ago. Great shot too. Said the deer went right down. He was using a 270 (my facorite centerfire too). I congratulated him, waited for him and his dad to dress it out and help drag it out to their vehicle. I'll tell you that kid was so pumped up I think he could have carried it on his back and ran to the vehicle.

Ahh, the sweet rush of a kill. Glad somebody was able to put him down and be grateful for it.

Nothing like shooting a nice buck when your young. I can remember hunts like that. Nice to see a young man had a wonderful hunting season.

Great story, cudos to you for lending a hand.

Congrats to the kid and congrats to you for lending a hand.

There's nothing better than seeing a young kid Hunting, was it his first Buck? Happy to see you helped out.
Congrats to you and the young Hunter!
(BP)

a deer he will remember for a lifetime,I still remember my fork horn (first deer) I shot at 18 years old like it was yesterday almost 45 years ago

Story made me smile too. The joys of youth! And good on you for helping out.