texastrophies Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 My son was drawn to go on a dove hunt sponsored by the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) this past weekend. We showed up Friday evening, setup camp, ate and met everybody that was attending. There were 9 youths hunting and each hunter had an adult that would assist them. Here are a few pictures from the event. First, picture is Saturday morning, First dove hunt for my son. He was using my 12 ga. 1100. Believe he took 11 shots and got his first dove. Not bad considering it was only the second time he had shot this gun, and his first time ever bird hunting. Not to mention a broken thumb on his left hand. Yes Jake, that is a dove. There were only 3 doves killed on the morning hunt, here is Jake and the other lucky hunter who got 2 back at camp. All of the kids had to write thank you letters to the land owners who were allowing them to hunt on their property. That is the Hunt Master in the foreground. After breakfast, one of the local shooting ranges brought over 3 clay throwing machines and all of the kids got a chance to break a few clays. It was co-ed as there were a couple of young ladies enjoying the hunt and shoot also. We then had a couple of local Game Wardens stop by and give a speech and have a question/answer period. Sunday morning sunrise. Enough said. We ended up with 3 birds, and I believe the final number taken was 11. Here is a pic of what follows after any successful hunt. A great time was had by all. There is nothing in this world like watching a young hunter learn what it is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 looks like fun, cant beat watchin the sunrise over the dovefield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 A great time was had by all. There is nothing in this world like watching a young hunter learn what it is all about. Got that right Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Your pic of cleaning the birds gave me an idea. Maybe I'll have to take some pics of how I clean a dove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Cool pics man! Great opportunity for the young hunters to get out there and have some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Outstanding Jeff, you are absolutely right about watching a young hunter learn what it is all about. Nothing better. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Very cool. Can't wait to get my kids out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 looks/sounds like a great time! Congrats to Jake on his First dove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybird Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I agree very cool,I bet it's a day you'll never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Looks like quite the event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Neat! Thanks for sharing! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 That's really cool, thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 That's great to see kids hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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