I took my 6 year old out for the MO opener. He killed a doe during youth season and said he was waiting for a buck. On Saturday night we had a doe and 2 fawns come in and I asked him if he wanted to shoot and he said NO! I told him that he is doing something as a 6 year old that alot of deer hunters can not. Sunday evening we went back to the alfalfa field. We had 2 small flocks of turkeys come through the field which really passed the time for us. About 20 till 5 this buck slips into the field cruising the edge. My son had been shooting a Ruger Compact in 243 but when I saw the size of this buck I took the 243 away and passed him my 270. He found the buck in the scope and I stopped him at about 80 yards and quartering away. He told me that he had it on him and I told him if he was on him, the you had better kill him. On the shot I saw the buck hump and start running up the field carrying his left leg. I knew he was hit hard but I got caught up in the moment and started yelling "go down, go down!" The buck piled up after running only about 60 yards in the field. There was a celebration in that double bull blind that you can't even believe. We shared some hugs and high fives and tore out of the blind and had a foot race to the buck. As we got to the buck I recognized him b/c of trail cam pics. We high fived some more and hugged and even shed some happy tears. It was the most exciting moment in my hunting career and I was just a spectator. For all the dad's out there you know what I am talking about.

congrats mate!

congrats! glad you both made some memories...

awesome, seems like you must have had him target practicing religiously. its amazing how many experienced hunters gfet buck fever and choke in situations like this, but a 6 year old can hold it together and nail a big buck haha. good story, hope you make plenty more.

Wow. That would be a great buck for any grownup.

Great!!!! My son is 10 and he will be starting his third season on Sat. He has killed 5 deer in his first two years. Our club lets youth hunters kill smaller bucks until they kill a legal "deer". He killed a 15 inch 7 pointer last year so he is on "adult" rules from now on. He has done a very good job on passing up deer as your son has and I think that he is ready for the challege. Great job and congrats to your son and to you!!

Congratulations guys, as a Dad I share your excitement, again, way to go!!

WOW thats a beauty, congrats to both of you!!

I read so fast I thought you took the .243 away from him so you can shoot the buck. LOL!

That's a great story. It doesn't get any better than that. I've shared a few hunting experiences with my buddies, but can only imagine being there with a son. Wow. Great pic too. Congrat's to everyone on a fun time.

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That's awesome. My baby boy is due in March and I cant wait to make that memory.