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My 9yr old son killed his first deer sat.10-16-04.We were sitting together in a two man latter stand opening day of gun season. And it is ether sex . At 9.30am a big doe walks by at around 40yrds. He only had a small opening to shoot through . I told him when she got to that opening that i would make a grunting sound with my voice and when she stops. It`s all up to you?;) When i grunted she stoped just like thought she would.He took aim and shot. She jump stright up in the air and kicked all four legs then turned and ran. But i new she was hit hard. LOL-he started shaking all over:D we waited about 15min then trailed it out to where she fell. I told him that i had dreamed of this day from the day he was born:) he turned and looked at me then gave me a big hug;) I am strickly a bowhunter now. But i would not have changed anything for that day. RTA47

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Congrats DAD.........a big milestone in you and your sons life.

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And another hunter is born:)

Congrats to you and your son. That's a moment I'm waiting for. In another 8 or 9 years my little guy will be ready for the woods. Have you tried to get him into archery? Bow hunting may not be a great first step but it dosn't hurt to get him shooting at a young age.

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Thanks guys!! And yes he is into bowhunting very much. He has had a bow much all his life. And is not a bad shot. I just don`t` think he is quite ready to be turned lose on live game just yet?? Maby next yr we can give that a try;) And good luck to you dads as well that have this day coming for you and your son as well.

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That is AWESOME!!! I have an 8 year old son who loves hunting. I took him with me a couple of weeks ago. we didn't see any deer, but man I was exicited to have him in the woods with me. I hope to experience the same thing you did this weekend!!!:):)

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Congrats! I can't wait for that day myself:D Probably another year or two...

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Congrats to your son! I can remember my first deer like it was yesterday. I can't wait until the day I can take my son on his first hunt. :)

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RTA that's a cool deal. I hope when my son gets old enough he will like to hunt.

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Im gettin all teared up haha;), congrats

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way to go man, your son will forget alot of things in his life but this won't be one of em:D:D:D

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That is what it is all about right there. To sum it up in one word - Awesome.
Good luck to many more.

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Way to go, those little one's are our future. Congratulations.

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RTA that's awesome!! Congrats to your son on his first of many and congrats to you for being there.:)

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Really neat

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Awesome!!!!!!!
I have a three year old girl that I hope will hunt with me, and I'm told that we have a little boy thats due on FEB 1st. I can't wait!!!!!!

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Good for your son and for you! Like Bird Hunt Dog, I have a little girl and I'm hoping that she goes with me when she gets older. I remember deer hunting with my dad and grandfather and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Very special memories...

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Didn't see where you said what he was shooting. My 8 year old shot a squirrel with a 20 guage this year, and the kick ws too much for him. I don't know when he will be big enough to get behing it with some buckshot or slugs, or get behind a rifle. Time will tell. Of course he'll be getting a new bow this Christmas. Something with a bit more pep than the one he has now.

David

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that's so cool you have every right to be proud of him

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Congrats to your SON and you.. I can't wait until the day I can take my son out and watch him shoot one...

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Congrats. A forty yard shot is quite a way especially for a 9 year old!

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That's great to hear. Congrats to both of you! 11 years and 6 months for me and my son. LOL I can't wait. Where are the pics of your son and "HIS" trophy???? Let's see them!!

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Thanks for the kind word`s to you all!! And good luck to all of you this season! The gun my son was shooting was a gun i bought for him last fall. It is a youth model 243. short and sweet!! For all you dads thinking of a gun for your son or daughter check it out!;)

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Well congradulations to him and you.:) Waiting only 15 min, 40 yd shot.[&o] Oh he used a firearm,[:o]Maybe next time post it in the Deer hunting forum to avoid confusion. :D;)Wait if there's a next time it will have to be with a sibling.:) Once again way to go. I hope next month I can post the same story(different forum).;)

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Your right jerseyhunter! I should have posted it in the other forum But i was so dang happy at the time i did not even think about it sorry. O-but there wont be a next time. Two is enuff for me:D I have an 14 yr old girl and my nine yr old son. I put a stop to that stuff:D But my son does love shooting his bow;) maby next yr i can post a new story on his first bow kill! I hope[8D]

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And good luck to you and your`s as well.