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Spent two days in the woods with my oldest this weekend. We had a great time - good father/son bonding. Unfortunately, a high percentage shot did not present itself so he was unable to harvest a deer. Now he is looking forward to the regular portion of the season.

Even though we had no luck, two of my nephews who were hunting on our farm this weekend were able to harvest their first deer.

On Saturday afternoon, my 13 year old nephew accompanied by his 19 year old brother dropped a doe at 30 yards with his first shot.

On Sunday morning, my 12 year old nephew, hunting for only the second time with his dad, harvested a button buck with a slug at 20 yards. This deer went about 100 yards, but was quickly recovered.

Seeing the look of pride and pure excitement on these kids faces sealed the deal for me. The youth season is a success!

That's what it's all about.

Good deal.

Yep, nothing like passing it on to the next generation.

I spent a couple deerless seasons hunting with my dad. Still had a great time, and memorable hunts.

Yeah, Dave, tell them about your first kill!

Hunting with my dad was always great. Actually, still is!

It's a long story, but basically the deer wouldn't die. If I would have had a hammer with me, I would have tried that too, it couldn't have made it any more gruesome.

Sounds like a great hunt. Takin' kids in the outdoors, to hunt and fish, ranks up there with my favorite things to do.

Shooting and Fixin, the 13yo and 19yo weren't huntin on public land down here by Columbia on Saturday were they?

hobiecat said:
Shooting and Fixin, the 13yo and 19yo weren't huntin on public land down here by Columbia on Saturday were they?

No - they were hunting on our family farm near Morrison.