Randy Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Saturday was the start of a two day youth deer hunt in Wisconsin. The weather was hot and after last years youth hunt being just as hot, I was not too excited to go as last year we never saw a deer during our two days. Saturday I had to work until 4pm and then I had plans after work so I asked my dad if he would take Avery. He said that it sounded like fun and he'd be happy too. About 9pm I called Avery to see what he had seen. He said he saw a few turkeys and one deer. He then proceeded to say, "I saved you four hundred bucks though dad!" In a chuckle, I asked him what he meant and he said, "I missed dad." I asked him what happened and he said he didn't know but, I'd bet money that the ole buck fever kicked in! lol The buck was olny 20 yards away when he missed. Sunday rolled around and I promised Avery that i would take him out after work. So at 4:30 we headed out to our stand. We had all the fun little conversations that only dads would understand. We watched a couple doe and at 6:30 I noticed a buck in the tall grass. I said "Avery, shooter buck right down here!" the buck was about 150 yards. He got his gun out the window and got ready for the shot. The grass was so tall we had a had time keeping him in sight. As the buck walked quartering away from us, the shot distance started getting farther and farther. So at this point, I'm about shaking us both out of the stand and finally at 260 yards, the buck stops in a clearing to make a scrape under a small clump of oaks. Avery said, "can I shoot him dad?" After assuring me he could keep the crosshairs on his chest, I told him to squeeze the trigger when he felt comfortable. About 10 seconds later the Browning 270WSM barked and I heard the bullet hit home. The buck ran about 40 yards and piled up. Avery just turned 11 on the 8th of Sept. Averys third deer and his second buck ever, is one to be proud of. As far as dad goes, well, lets just say I havent stopped smiling. Averys buck, 10 points, 18 5/8" inside spread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 That is amazing!! Awesome job Avery. I've been waiting for this post and looking forward to it after last years! Good job buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzavyer Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Great job lil buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Way to go Avery. Real nice buck there. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Wow, I am jealous. Great deer no matter how old you are. Impressive shot also. Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Impressive is an understatement! Way to go Avery! Great buck. Congrats to you as well, Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Very nice buck, congrats to Avery and dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 It doesn't get any better than that. AWESOME!!!!:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Alright you got the pictures up! Way to go Avery! Nice buck and a heck of a shot! Turning into quite the young hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'll give that one two thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 One heck of a buck there Avery! Congratulations young man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldridgem1 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Very Nice Buck. Congrats to you and your son. Nothing like a second chance at a big boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 It took me a bunch of years hunting before I killed a buck that nice! Way to go!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 ATTABOY Avery!!! Great buck! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Great buck Avery!! Memorys for life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks everyone. I don't know how he kept his composure to make a shot that long. He is still very excited about it and I still haven't stopped smiling... William should remember the oaks the buck was under. Right below his favorite wooden ladder stand. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 That's great Randy, congrats to the young man! Great buck that will look fine on the wall. A kid that young making a shot at that range is something to be proud of too for sure. Well done pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 William should remember the oaks the buck was under. Right below his favorite wooden ladder stand. LOL LOL. Umm yeah Randy, that wooden stand no doubt is in a great spot, came sooo close on that 9 from that stand. Favorite though was the one on the other side, the skinny pine. Where is all the corn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 WTG AVERY!!!! What a shot on a great buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Favorite though was the one on the other side, the skinny pine. Where is all the corn? I moved your favorite stand to a nice skinny oak I found right at the top of that food plot. :clap: The corn is all the same as when you were here. Looks like it could be a decent season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Great deer bud. Congrats to you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceArcher Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Great deer Avery. Way to go buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceArcher Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I hunt with my grandfather also so I know how special that relationship can be. I bet your gramps was smiling down looking at that big bruiser. Great way to honor him by taking time with your father to enjoy your father in the family tradition. Congratulations on a great buck and condolences to you and your family for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Very nice deer. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrich Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Congrats Avery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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