JasonLester Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Here in Ohio we had an extra weekend of gun hunting this year. Yesterday and today (Dec 15-16). I took a buck on opening day of the first day of season so I didn't need to go out. Anyway, A boy at church (Chris) has been very sick and in and out of the hospital. He's 16 and loves to go hunting. His step father hasn’t had time to take him. So I decided I'd put him in my stand were I killed my buck. I thought he'd have a good chance at a deer there. He's killed one doe (several years ago) and really wanted a buck but would have been happy with a doe too. So later in the week I talked to them and his doctors said he was doing better and his mom OK'd him to go with me. Actually she was all for it. So Friday night I pick him up and bring him home. Unfortunately we got in late. But I could tell he was excited. So we finally get to be and I set my alarm trying to get us in before light but still giving him enough sleep. Well, I blew it. We got up and got over there as it was getting light. As we walked to the stand we bumped out two does. "Great, just great, I blew it for him" I thought. He got a good look and seemed happy. I had hung a hang on stand on the same tree as my ladder stand that I normally use. So I climb up and get in and then he gets up. I get him all strapped in and he settles in. He had a few questions and we quietly discussed a few things. After an hour or so the guy next door walks across the back of my property (not real happy about that) and then gets his ATV and drives back all over his property which is prime land for deer hunting. They were hunting too but I doubt they saw much Soon it started to snow. I mean really snow. At about 10 am I see a buck walking to his right at 35-40 yards. It’s a half racked buck but still a buck. I lean down to him and say: “Buck, right there. Get your gun up” “Get your gun up” He didn’t move. The buck is now stopped in the open broadside at about 35 yards. “Get your gun up” “Get your gun up” He froze. Then the buck starts moving again. I bleat to get the buck to stop again. I thought he may have been waiting for the buck to give him a chance to raise the gun. Nope. The buck decided he had enough an trotted away from us never stopping to offer a longer shot. I think I was excited as he was or more. My leg was shaking LOL. Like I was the one hunting for my first buck. Chris told me later he couldn’t believe he just froze. He’s been smiling ever since and telling, everyone who will listen, the story. In fact so have I. What a great hunt. I tell you, if you’ve never taken someone hunting like that your missing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 "BUCK FEVER" :D....Love it. Great story, and I'll bet Chris's next story will have a different ending. That's just awesome that you took the time to take him out hunting. Kudos to you Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Great story Jason. Bet Steve is right about the next story too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 yea i agree called buck fever lol great job though helpin him out for first buck remember my first buck my barrel was doin circles lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 That is cool. I am taking my daughter, age 6, out for the late winter anterless deer season in IL. I have a spot all set up to take her out and i am going to borrow my brothers ground blind since his will seat 3 people easily. He is going with us so he can film and take pictures of her first hunt. She has been telling everybody about it and keeps asking when we are going to buy her gear. LOL. You deserve to have a pat on the back for taking that boy out. I used my boat a few years back and helped take out terminally ill children fishing. That is a memory that i will never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLester Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Here is a pic of Chris up in the tree, Before the snow. Man I almost think that day was as much fun as my hunt when I killed my buck this year. Almost.... I know i was more nervous before the shot, or lack ther of. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Great job!!!!!!!!!!! Ive got to take another kid hunting and it is worth it just to see the looks on their faces!!!!!!! Priceless and a memory that will be with you for the rest of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thats awsome it is not the kill but the time spent afield.Congrats to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLester Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Priceless and a memory that will be with you for the rest of your life. You got that right. I think I had more fun than he did. I had a blast. He's a good kid and I wanted to give him a chance to get out since I can tell he loves it so much. I was talking to him yesterday and I mentioned going for squirrell. His eyes lit up. "Can I go?" my respose "Absolutly" I'll probably take him and my daughter (11) and head out to some local public ground some time if it gets a little warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 That's a great story Jason. I don't know if Chris is like me, or how sick he is, but I know with my illness, there were times I didn't have the heart to kill. On those days I just decided to not go out. Maybe that's why he didn't shoot. I don't know, but maybe. Anyway, kudos to you for taking him out and providing the opportunity that's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLester Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 That's a great story Jason. I don't know if Chris is like me, or how sick he is, but I know with my illness, there were times I didn't have the heart to kill. On those days I just decided to not go out. Maybe that's why he didn't shoot. I don't know, but maybe. I thought of that. But he said he just froze. He said as soon as I said "Buck" he started shaking all over. I think it was great he had the close encounter. I'm glad I got to be there with him. I'm sure it won't be our last outing. I'm trying to figure out a time to go again. Maybe muzzloader season. We'll have to see. As for how sick he is, I believe he's on the mend some. I know he has some serious kidney issues. Not sure of all the details but if its anything like a stone I feel for him. I had one and it kicked my but. If you think about him send up a prayer for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Prayers are sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 what a great story--nothin' like Buck Fever!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks for taking him...that was a very cool thing for you to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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