My Son's First Deer

86er · Post by **86er** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:16 pm

Tomorrow Brandon will be 6 years old. He wanted to hunt and get a deer for his birthday. We've been shooting a lot and tried hunting 5 or 6 times so far with no results. I was holding him to 40 yds for the 38 Spl loads. While he was at school, I moved the sights to put hot 357 loads on the money at 50 yards. At 100 yards they were still on. After school we headed out to the field. We saw several deer but all 100 yards or more out there. At around 7:10PM four deer came in from our left. The second one in line, a doe, was closest. I hesitated at first because the range was 76 yards but after considering everything I told him to aim in. The first shot dropped her in her tracks. She was moving her head around some so Brandon worked the lever, aimed in and asked "Can I shoot her again". I told him to go ahead, and he put the second shot just two or three inches from the first and the doe was down for good. He never noticed the recoil or noise from the 357 Mag loads. The first shot hit high shoulder and exited. The second shot hit center shoulder and did not exit but was not found. Ricky made the load for us but it was 158gr Speer JFP @ a max handgun load. Pretty good shooting offhand by a 5 year old with open sights. Thank you Griff for loaning us the rifle and Nate Kiowa Jones for sending us a short stock. Brandon has shot stuff before but always in a somewhat controlled environment. This time we did our homework and put in our time. The feeling I had is indescribable. Somewhere in that little body is a man. One minute he is five and the next he is holding an adult conversation with anyone. He took this whole experience seriously and was very respectful to the animal after he shot it. This may have been the coolest day I've ever had. I know Brandon thinks the same. Happy Birthday, Son!

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:22 pm

A Day of Days.

Congratulations... and Well Done to you both!

A healthy looking doe, too.

earlmck · Post by **earlmck** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:23 pm

Big congrats to Brandon and his dad! That's about as good is it gets.

shooter · Post by **shooter** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:33 pm

Awesome Joe! I bet you are a proud dad, and I bet Brandon still has that smile on his face! It will be a fond memory for the both of you for a lifetime.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:41 pm

WOW.....look at that young Man's smile.....

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:47 pm

Boy does He have something to Show & Tell. That Smile says it all. Good Job Dad & Son
Happy Birthday Brandon- U have a bunch more Deer to harevest.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:51 pm

Joe, that is fantastic! His smile says it all. He will remember this day for all of his years, may they be long and happy. He'll be telling his grandkids about this someday. Way to go!!!

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:33 am

Congratulations, You both deserve it. Impressive youngster.

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:00 am

He sure got himself a nice big doe! Congratulations!!! I can honestly say that taking my daughter hunting with me has given me more memories and pleasure than any hunt I have ever been on!

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:22 am

Wow, great story and great picture.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:41 am

Give your son a big attaboy from me, and also one for you for bring him up on the right track.

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:43 am

Brandon,================== You be da man!

Very well done, and that looks like a real fine big deer. (a tasty one too I bet)

Pretty soon you will be having to teach your dear old dad some new tricks of the trade.

Oh, Joe--well done friend!

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:23 am

BlaineG wrote:WOW.....look at that young Man's smile.....

I'll say. Pretty hard to get a kid to smile like that without it being genuine. Good on both of you.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:52 am

Most excellent

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:54 am

WAY TO GO!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:12 am

That is absolutely the coolest! Congrats Brandon. Oh yea, you too, Dad!

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Note: I've always wondered if I was prouder of something I accomplished myself, or when my son does something successfully for the first time when I've gotten to coach him. It's the best of feelings!

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:30 am

Thats fantastic, well done Brandon and Dad. (And the guy loading ammo, the guy with the short stock and the owner of the gun)!

So, who taught our Brandon to smile for a photo?

Nath

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:35 am

mmm, got something in my eye. Congrats Brandon. You are both blessed with each other.

PaperPatch · Post by **PaperPatch** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:37 am

Outstanding! A wonderful way to begin...

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:03 pm

His ear-to-ear grin says it all.

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All that practice with the Henry .22 paid off - Good on him ! (and U 2, proud Dad

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Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:15 pm

Congratulations Brandon! Chip of the old block.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:20 pm

Way cool guys!!

jb

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:39 pm

Must be genetic! Congrats to you both! First of many to come.

win38-55 · Post by **win38-55** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:47 pm

Tell Brandon congrats from me. That is awesome. What a cool kid! You are truely bleesed to have a son like that .

Stan in SC · Post by **Stan in SC** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:01 pm

Good deal,Brandon.
Good deal,Joe.
Great memories.

Stan in SC

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:31 pm

Nath wrote:So, who taught our Brandon to smile for a photo?
Nath

I'd put my money on MOM!

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:04 pm

Real proud for both of, and the two that helped with rifle. How about that the little .357 does it again.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:30 pm

Great!!

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:17 am

Wow,He Looks like a PH in the makeing to Me. Way to Go.

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BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:03 am

That is Super Cool !

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:28 am

Griff wrote:
Nath wrote:So, who taught our Brandon to smile for a photo?
Nath
I'd put my money on MOM!

Me too, Griff. He surely doesn't get any examples from Dad.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:05 pm

What a hunt! He will never forget that. Congrats to both of you!

Bosco · Post by **Bosco** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:20 pm

Awesome, Joe!

66GTO · Post by **66GTO** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:08 pm

What a great moment for both of you! As a dad, I can relate to the moment you and your son shared. There is no greater joy than seeing your son accomplish something so momentous for the first time. That picture is a classic!

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