GWSmith Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 During ThanksGiving week I had the privelege of hunting with a great hunter...my father. He started me off hunting doing alot of his teaching using the TV of all things. We had a family tradition of watching the TV show "Mutual of Omaha's-Wild Kingdom" together and he would tell me what they were doing right or wrong in his opinion. He took me with him hunting pheasant and rabbits in Pennsylvania as a youngster and allowed me to carry a BB-Gun at the time. He and all of the other people we hunted with treated me as if I had a 12 gauge in my hands and when there was any kind of hint of a mistake in handling he let me know about it in No Uncertain Terms...and yes...it was harder to walk afterwards. Well over the years we had a relatively strained relationship and didnt hunt much together. In 1998 we started hunting in West Virginia and have been hunting there ever since enjoying alot of success. I got his passion for Archery fired up again after practicing at his home in Florida. We used his side yard because of the longer shotr possibilities and in no time he had my older bow(Jennings One-Star w/60# limbs) dialed in for himself and I had my new Mathews. He used it for a couple years and had the chance to even nock a couple arrows and see deer just never shot because he thought they were too far. Well the Bow is now sitting on my front porch like a lost child looking for a good home...Dad gave it back to me while we hunted in West Virginia. He also said it may have been "His last time hunting anymore" on a couple of occassions. In his life he has always done what he says so I have to believe him when he said it. I'm sure the best way to pay tribute to Dad is to donate the bow to DHNA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: The End of an Era Looks like you and I grew up watching the same TV show "Mutual of Omaha's-Wild Kingdom" ...LOL. I had a pellet gun instead of a BB-gun though. That great that you and your dad were able to get back hunting together. I'm sure the DHNA will be happy with your heart felt donation as well Gary...yer da man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: The End of an Era Sad to read this GW. But I am happy to hear you got to hunt with your Dad. I have only been able to get out with my Dad twice in the last 3 years. Once for doves and once for squirrels. He has never held a bow and never will. He has never hunted deer in fact and he is 67 yrs old. He hasnt been able to get out much but since he had a heart transplant bout 5-6 yrs ago we are thankful he is still around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: The End of an Era wow, great story, great gesture Gary. here's to you and your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: The End of an Era I am sure you consider yourself lucky to of had the chance to hunt with your dad for as long as you did. Nice gesture to donate too. But this does not surprize me. I know how generous you are personally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: The End of an Era As I have aged I have learned to appreciate the time I get to spend with my father. He doesn't hunt anymore but is always willing to help me hang a stand, build a food plot, and he loves helping me track a deer. You will always have the hunting memories you enjoyed with your father. Donating the bow is a great gesture. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Re: The Changing of the Guard GW - I hope you dont mind - I changed the title to a more appropriate one! Real nice story - very nice buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Re: The End of an Era Me and my dad are not very close. You guys are lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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