LifeNRA Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well, hunting for me has come full circle, with my father and I that is. Today Dad and I got out way before daylight. He went to his normal spot, and I was about 170 yards in further. I had laid down a drag trail of some Tink's 69 for about 400 yards, right past where he was sitting and all the way up to where I was. It was a wet morning so I kept refreshing the drag, used the entire bottle once I got to my tree. Dad is in his lower 70's so the piece of land where we hunt gives me the access to drive him anywhere he wants to in the mountain. But he still walks in, not like he used to though. In his younger days, I bet there was some times we would walk 5-8 miles, just to get to our hunting areas! I must admit, them days are about over for me too! But I am happy we hunt where we do. It was a dead morning me, but Friday I had a buck walk in the dark right behind the tree about 6:15AM, then another buck came in, a tall spike about 8AM. Then something I had never seen before, two coyotes. I had them coming in to me, but they must have spotted me and trotted up the mountain. Anyways, Dad calls me on the radio and says, "I got one laying down." At first I think he is kidding me, but he then says there is one down! Now I am thinking man, this is great! First deer with his crossbow! I am up 25 feet smiling and almost laughing with excitement! I gather everything up and head out to meet him. I get there, he shows me where had shot, great blood everywhere! But he already knows where the deer is. But I still track it like I shot it! That Muzzy sure did its job! So now the work starts. Dad wanted to field dress himself, I just help with moving it around while he does it. Dad bought a Deer Sled a few years ago, I used the last three years on my own deer. Now it was his deer. I pulled that deer out like there was snow on the ground! Get it loaded up on the hauler, and out we go! Then he said something to me that has me in almost in tears, "I be hurting if you were not here right now". I realized then how much he needs me in the woods with him. But I would be lost without him in the woods with me! If any of you have fathers that still hunt with you, cherish every moment! Here is his first crossbow deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 A great buck and better memory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Awesome buck and story. Congrats to your dad. I know the feeling of what your saying. My hunting would surely not be the same and as enjoyable if my father wasnt there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Your photos & story brought tears to the eyes of this 50 year old guy. THANKS. Great story!!! My dad passed away in 1990 and I miss hunting with him. I have great memories that will always be cherished. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 great story....but that buck is really cool, that is by far the coolest 6pt I have seen...well since my first buck(also a 6pt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 That's the good stuff right there. Congrats to your pops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 WTG Dad!! Great Buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC8point Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Man thats great so glad you still do things with your dad mines not a hunter but we fish together every Sat. till hunting season and still will slip off and fiash some then I like you get alot out of fiashing with my dad and will never forget all those great times. Kepp hunting and I know you will always have your dad with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 You made some memories today with your father. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 just awesome, tell your dad congrats, and when you do, give him a hug too, thank him for teaching you his ways, and cherish every moment you can with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Awesome story John. I wish my dad and I were closer, (distance-wise and relationship-wise) You are both very lucky to have what you have together. Very lucky. And way to go on that buck Dad, He sure is a wide fella..eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Congrats to your Dad!! That is an awesome story!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 OK...the eyes are dry again....thanks for sharing your story and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 That is so awesome, and with your dad getting a nice buck down. Way To Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks everyone! Funny, when we are little we rely on our fathers for help and guidance. Even when we are older, we still rely on them. I am just grateful that I was there to help, doing something that he truly loves so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Congrats to Dad...and to you for having him with you. I know how you feel John...The feeling of looking forward to spending time with my Dad when I was too young and now wishing there was more time left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 That is pretty special, John! Thanks for sharing the joy of hunting with your father! Tell him congrats on a good buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Congrats to your father! My dad tells me that all the time. I have gotten to hunt much more than him this year and in the past few years, but when we get to hunt together it's always special. He's told me many times how much he appreciates all the work I do from field dressing to cutting up the deer. I just started last year really helping butcher and am trying to learn and catch on. I know how ya feel bud. It definitely means alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Great stuff there. Congratulations. If you see the 2 I got this weekend it was all because of my youngest son taking me out and making sure I was okay(I have some problems from falling 2 weeks ago). He got them out and up to the house and even dressed them out. I think he feels the same as you do John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 That's a great story. Congrats to you and your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Your lucky to be able to hunt with your Dad still. Mine gave it up a couple years back due to health issues..... :bummed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 That's awesome! Congrats to both of you. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Great story, my dad is retired now and slowing down. Still out there every year! There is a website that a forum member posted a while back that is pretty cool. I used it to make the image below. My dad still has it on his TV as the center show piece. Perhaps you might find it useful.? http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/magazine.php I'm just now noticing the thumbs down symbol? I didn't put it there and can't seem to get rid of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcrittergittr Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 VERY, VERY cool man! I'm happy for you guys...I can definitely appreciate your story too. Just this last Sunday my little brother and I got to share a moment with our dad in the woods that we'll never forget. My dad scored on a Beautiful mid-day 8 pointer, his biggest buck yet. And It was just such a cool hunt, the three of us tracking and sharing the experience, I could go on forever, but I most certainly understand what you are saying...Definitely one of our best outdoor experiences. Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Nice buck and well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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