What a morning, my son shoots his first deer!
 

Hope you all understand the joy I am typing this with. My son has finally taken deer hunting seriously this year after years of being mostly interested in doing other things. He has never shown the patience needed for deer hunting or much interest. Being he now lives and works farther away, he could only manage to hunt a few weekends this season but really has taken to it, especially since several of the guys he works with bowhunt. He is a good shot and we've gone to a few 3D shoots over the years, especially this season. Anyway, I roust him up this morning and ask if he wants to give it a shot. He has seen a lot of deer this year and I've always tried to put him in the best place.

This morning he had deer come into the woods just as he was readying to get in the stand. 6 in all, but couldn't get a shot. He decided to stay on the ground and hid by some old logs. Long story short, he had 15 does and one small buck in his vicinity this morning. He nailed this doe at 12 yds. from the ground while standing between two trees. I am pumped!:D I think he is finally hooked and its his first deer ever. We took a few pics, he tagged it, field dressed her and he is getting the doe processed. He will eat pretty good this winter, and have lasting memories of our bowhunting adventures from this season. Hopefully we can hunt together for many more seasons.

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2nd pic(eyes closed:eek:)

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That's great!! Tell him congrats

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Awesome story, Cougar. As a father, I certainly understand your joy and pride in his accomplishment. I am sure he'll be hooked now. Congrats to your son and you!

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Congrats Cougar to your son! Nice looking doe too!

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Congrats! What a special day.....there is something about having someone close to you score on a whitetail that really gets you pumped!

Tell your son congrats and I wonder if he is hooked now? ;):D

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Congrats....as an Illinois hunter myself good to know some people are still seeing...and taking deer in the morning. Keeps me motivated to get out again so dang dang early.

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Very cool! Congrats to both of you.

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CM, that is absolutely fantastic. Congrats to both of you.

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Thats awesome cougar :)looks like he laid out a great shot on her. Is that a Q2??

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Congrats to you both!You guys will never forget this one!

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Congrats to your son, and I to hope you get to spend many more seasons bowhunting togeather. :D

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Congrats to you & your son on his first deer. That's awesome. In know the feeling. My 13 y.o. also, out of the blue this yrm, decided to take up hunting. Gun season this yr, bow seasonin 08. He didn't get to shoot, but did see some deer close as they zipped by. He commented that he thought the deer would just walk out & stop! Haaaaahaaa! Novices!

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Its a Q2XL. Bought it for him a couple of years ago after he helped me put a new roof on my house. He's wanting my Patriot though......;).

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Congrats man, thats great! I think I am the reverse right now. I got more of a thrill watching my dad get one with his bow than I do getting my own!

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Cougar, tell your son Welcome to the Nannywackers Club. And congrats to both of you. She looks to be a big old doe.

I am sure he will be back at it now, he is probably hooked for life.:)

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Congrat to you and yoyr son a first for both. I too was blessed with my oldest child taking there first deer this year what a rush.

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Congratulations on the 1st.

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Congrats to your son on his first deer! I bet he is ready to do it again:) Also, congrats to you two for a great memory you guys will share for the rest of your life!

Awsome!

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Congrats Coug to you and your son.

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There's the dad in ya....;)

I always love these posts. Congrats to you BOTH.:)

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Well done, congrats!!!!!!!!!!:)

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Very nice! Looks like a perfect shot too!

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Great job to him. Congrats!!!

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I remember when my son shot his first deer, so yes, I understand fully the joy you are experiencing.....Congrats to him, that's a great deer!!

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Awesome...... Congrats

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congrats

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Congrats! My son took his first deer ever last year, so I know the feeling! :)

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Cougar .... ithe feelingblows away anything that WE accomplish whenone of oursis successful ..... I get more excited when my boy and nephews connect ..... awesome stuff right there!