MTHunter, I have to agree with you. I love to hunt, but I like the thrill of taking someone new and getting them the opportunity. Last spring, I took my Bow hunting partner on his first turkey hunt and called in a nice gobbler for him. Best part is I have the whole thing on video. That was awesome.

There is nothing like getting someone else their first deer!

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I feel that there is nothing better than a successful hunt. I have only harvested one deer in my life (a 125# 4 pointer). I was walking on air for...(I still am), But what would mean most to me is, if my grandson could get his first deer. He tries so hard and hunts dilligently(sp), and has been for 4 years now, 3 years longer than me. That would mean the most to me. FD.

It's funny, but I feel the same way about my father. Whenever I scout a new property, I talk him into coming and put him in the best stand. What's funny about it is he always kills more and bigger bucks than me anyway, but I still get a kick out of setting him up. When I hear that shot, or come out to find him in the truck warming up, I couldn't be happier. I guess it's because as I get older, I realize how much hunting he sacrificed to bring me and my brothers into the sport. As he gets up in years, I find more and more that it's just not the same when I'm not hunting with him.

Yes, I'm glad to see that there are so many bowhunters that really charish seeing someone else succeed.

My friend and I have been hunting now for about 20 years now. We always mention that when one of us succeeds, so does the other.

There is a lot to be said on this subject, because as bowhunters, we often hunt alone from choice. I think that is part of what sets many bowhunters apart, a deep need and desire to spend the time in solitude, pursuing a multitude of things that the sport offers. I know that is true for me at least. The feeling of everything coming together and culminating in a successful shot is a great feeling. I think I am at a point in my life now though, that I get a huge amount of satifaction from a friends sucess, as much as my own. If you have gotten someone started in the sport, and seen all of the emotions and excitement in their face that you yourself feel, that too is a real rush, and it imparts a feeling of having come full circle in the sport. I guess if I were to answer honestly, although I would not want to give up the satisfaction of my own sucess for ever, most times I would trade that for the pleasure of seeing a friends success. It is especially satisfying, when I know I have in some way helped in that success.

MTHunter,

I have one brother, He shares the same love for the hunting whitetails as I do. There is only one catch, I have a job that affords me much more time for scoutin' and preparation. When I scout I am constantly considering both of us and how "we" can most effectively hunt the area. There is nothing I cherish more than finding good areas and quality bucks for us to hunt then seeing it all come together with a successful harvest. I think giving in anyway, shape or form is the greatest gift.

IHW,
Shed

p.s. Whackmaster....great story! I can see why it meant so much to you!

Edited by - shed on 01/03/2002 10:01:46

Well I will tell you that my biggest dream right now is to see my twins score thier first time, but I have a few more years before that can come true, they are only nine. Right now they are observors only.

The Tazman

In the past I have taken my share of Turkeys. It is just as much fun for me to take someone hunting that has never had the chance to call in a gobbler. Watching him come over the hill or through the woods charging in is a rush that you will never forget. I could probably think back and remember every Turkey I have had come to the call. I still love to hunt them but I get just as much out of it when I'm not the one holding the bow or shotgun. Who wants to go??


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