Man...that just about brought tears to my eyes.

Dave,

Your parents raised you right. They should be proud.

Great story, Dave. You dun good, sir.

Great post. My father never took me out with him. He seemed to want to avoid it. I'm not sure why,but I think he just didn't want me with him. I can't identify withthe feelings but I can appreciate the story. Great post just the same. I have years to look forward to with my father in-law ,and [in a few years ] my son Jacob. He is 7 months old and already own a Browning BPS Micro. I don't plan on making my father's mistakes.


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Kudo's to you Dave!!!! You showed what true hunters are all about!!! May you shoot a booner with your father this year!!!! Walt

He qualified, why shouldn't he be hunting?...

Thanks guys for all the positive comments.

I hope allof you have a great hunting season.

I really need to print this out and give it to my dad. I doubt I've ever conveyed my appreciation for what he's done and meant to me when it comes to hunting like I do in that story. I guess it's the whole macho male thing that us guys do.

The night is not going to be long at all. I amgoing to bed in about 30 minutes.

well, it may be a long night...but won't be spendin it in the forums.

Wow. That was a very inspiring post.