This makes hunting all worth it.

[TEXAS 10PT]

We went to the Ranch on Saturday as our annual family outing. My 12 year old son, wife and me. I have been taking my son hunting with me since he was 6 years old and started teaching him how to shoot a rifle at age 8. He took his first deer at age 8 with a youth model single shot .223 and the doe dropped in her tracks. His only other deer was taken at age 10 and it was a spike taken with a Winchester .243. This weekend he had his best hunting outing yet as he took two does with his .243. We could not be prouder of him. What makes this so special to me is his interest in hunting and its something that he will carry on when it is getting harder to recruit new hunters. He has a genuine interest in archery and even has his own bow but since he is not proficient enough yet, he gun hunts which is fine by me until he is ready to bowhunt. Notice he is wearing his Elite Archery camo hat so maybe he'll be bowhunting next year:thumb: Sure makes Daddy proud!!!!

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[BoCoMo]

Sounds like u have a good reason to be proud. That is what its all about.

[jschulz]

That is awesome, he made a nice shot too. You should all be proud of him. He's picking up the family torch & running with it. Nice job to the whole family. Memories like that are what life is all about!!!:2thunbs:

[YETI ARCHERY]

Way to go Jeff, tell your son congrats. I will be hunting with mine for the first time next season.

[mchildress]

That is great he is all grins. That is to be proud of Jeff.

[TEXAS 10PT]

My wife doesn't hunt but of course is exposed to it (and all my bows LOLOLO) and she is just as proud of Justin as I am!!!!

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[L-train]

Cool man, I could tell how proud you are on the phone.
Thats a great shot from meat too.

[DustyRx]

Awesome 10pt! He put it right in the wheelhouse to. Great looking family and something to be proud of for sure .

[wassaw]

Congratulations !.good shooting.





like i told your Dad on the phone, at least someone is putting meat in the freezer at that house!

Hi Jeff! :D

[TEXAS 10PT]

Yep my son has two down to my one. I'm going back tomorrow night so maybe I can even the score LOLOL. The one he shot last night was right in the heart and I mean a perfect shot for a kid that was shaking like a tree. Little deer fever haha but when it was all over I had a grin from ear to ear!!!

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Congratulations !.good shooting.





like i told your Dad on the phone, at least someone is putting meat in the freezer at that house!

Hi Jeff! :D

[cordwood]

Congrats!:thumb: Sounds like that young man doesnt need to be dragged outta bed to go hunting...he's gonna be your alarm clock!:D

Perfect shot! Did both deer roll right over or was some tracking required?

[hartofthethumb]

Awsome Jeff! Big congrats to your son!

[TEXAS 10PT]

Congrats!:thumb: Sounds like that young man doesnt need to be dragged outta bed to go hunting...he's gonna be your alarm clock!:D

Perfect shot! Did both deer roll right over or was some tracking required?

Cord...the first (Picture) one went 15 yards and the 2nd went 20 yards. He really put the smackdown on those does. The ballistic silvertips did an exceptionally good job and the blood loss was unbelievable. Can you tell how proud of him that I am?:cheese:

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[Natural Dad]

Well I'm proud of both of you guys!! Him for his excellent shooting skills and you for being an outstanding dad and teaching your boy to hunt!! Congrats to both of you!!:)

[medic1]

Time well spent. Tell him congrats on a great hunt.

[TX Rattlesnake]

Tell him CONGRATS for me Jeff. Good reason to be a proud dad.

[labdad]

Great pictures Jeff, memories that will last a lifetime. I took my nephews hunting and fishing and now I am working on their kids. I can feel your pride.

[old man archer]

Give him a pat on the back and tell him great job very Happy to see the pride and comraderie of you both.

[HORSEMOVER]

Congrats. to both of you. This thread has me stoked because I am taking my Son on his first deer hunt Monday.:woohoo:

[sirspeedy]

Thats is an awesome experience when you can hunt with your loved ones!

[P.Smash]

Awesome!! Congrats to you both. I'd be super proud too!

[dch3k]

Very Nice..Awesome family you got there you should be proud..enjoy!

[TxEliteHntr]

Jeff I was late seeing this but wanted to express my congratulations to your son and you. His smile certainly says it all - you've done a great job of introducing him to our passion. Excellent job!

[L-train]

I hope Justin isn't Mad at me. He answered your cell phone, caught me offgaurd, I thought it was your wife so I said "Hey Rose". oopps need a foot in mouth smilie.

We went to the Ranch on Saturday as our annual family outing. My 12 year old son, wife and me. I have been taking my son hunting with me since he was 6 years old and started teaching him how to shoot a rifle at age 8. He took his first deer at age 8 with a youth model single shot .223 and the doe dropped in her tracks. His only other deer was taken at age 10 and it was a spike taken with a Winchester .243. This weekend he had his best hunting outing yet as he took two does with his .243. We could not be prouder of him. What makes this so special to me is his interest in hunting and its something that he will carry on when it is getting harder to recruit new hunters. He has a genuine interest in archery and even has his own bow but since he is not proficient enough yet, he gun hunts which is fine by me until he is ready to bowhunt. Notice he is wearing his Elite Archery camo hat so maybe he'll be bowhunting next year:thumb: Sure makes Daddy proud!!!!

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[TEXAS 10PT]

I hope Justin isn't Mad at me. He answered your cell phone, caught me offgaurd, I thought it was your wife so I said "Hey Rose". oopps need a foot in mouth smilie.

He didn't say anything other than "Mr. Lonnie" is on the phone. He's a good kid and doesn't take things bad.

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[Scablands]

Congratulations to your son!!!!!!