RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

No, I didn't bring the G/F with me, that's why he came in un-alarmed.

I do think that my dad is happy about it, I don't think it is bothering him.I think it is bothering me b/c he taught me all this, he is soooo much better at the hunting, and mechanics and everything else, I feel like he deservesit. And, it's been awhile since he's harvested a deer, whereas I've had a few, and my sister has even had one. I think I just feel bad that he hasn't got one in awhile, and I feel like I snaked it from him.

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

I think you should feel guilty. . . . about not posting any pics of your first.


Congrats.

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

As a father of two hunting age sons (11 and 15), I can assure you I get more enjoyment out of their bucks than my own. I have the rest of my life to hunt, my time with them here at home is limited, they will be out on their own in the blink of an eye. I cherish the moments we have. I cannot speak for your father but if you were my son I would be proud.

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

Patrick,

I hear you on feeling like you didn't do the work, but your chance to do the work will come. :D
You still had to be still, get in position and make the shot without being seen - not the easiest thing to do with a bow.

You need to post the taking your girlfriend hunting rules on this forum. :D

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

I'll see what I can do about those rules, LOL

I'll get some pics up hopefully this afternoon.

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

Cowboy up

"The alternate trophy is in the ladies room":D

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

I wouldn't feel guilty.
He is probably just as excited for you as you are.
That's all part of it.
Got any pics?

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

My dad would put me in his stand a lot while I was growing up.

Trust me, he's proud of you and happy for you.

I'm 26 now and my dad still get's more excited when I harvest a doe or a spike then he does when he harvests a trophy 10 point.

BTW, congrats!

P.S. "The alternate's trophy is in the Ladies room" LOL... CLASSIC!

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

When I firststarted out my dad would always put me in the spot where he thought I would have the most success. I'm sure your dad is happy that you got your first buck. No reason to feel guilty

RE: First buck....Feeling guilty
 

Go do some scouting and hang him a stand, wouldnt it be sweet to put him on a nice buck??