My Son's First Deer
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My Son's First Deer
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!
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Re: My Son's First Deer
A Day of Days.
Congratulations... and Well Done to you both!
A healthy looking doe, too.
Congratulations... and Well Done to you both!
A healthy looking doe, too.
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Big congrats to Brandon and his dad! That's about as good is it gets.
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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.
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WOW.....look at that young Man's smile.....
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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.
Happy Birthday Brandon- U have a bunch more Deer to harevest.
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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!!!
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Congratulations, You both deserve it. Impressive youngster.
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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!
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Wow, great story and great picture.
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Give your son a big attaboy from me, and also one for you for bring him up on the right track.
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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!
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!
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I'll say. Pretty hard to get a kid to smile like that without it being genuine. Good on both of you.BlaineG wrote:WOW.....look at that young Man's smile.....
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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!
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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?
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So, who taught our Brandon to smile for a photo?
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mmm, got something in my eye. Congrats Brandon. You are both blessed with each other.
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Outstanding! A wonderful way to begin...
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His ear-to-ear grin says it all. .
All that practice with the Henry .22 paid off - Good on him ! (and U 2, proud Dad )
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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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Congratulations Brandon! Chip of the old block.
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Way cool guys!!
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Must be genetic! Congrats to you both! First of many to come.
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Tell Brandon congrats from me. That is awesome. What a cool kid! You are truely bleesed to have a son like that .
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Good deal,Brandon.
Good deal,Joe.
Great memories.
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Good deal,Joe.
Great memories.
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I'd put my money on MOM!Nath wrote:So, who taught our Brandon to smile for a photo?
Nath
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Real proud for both of, and the two that helped with rifle. How about that the little .357 does it again.
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Great!!
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Wow,He Looks like a PH in the makeing to Me. Way to Go. .
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That is Super Cool !
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Me too, Griff. He surely doesn't get any examples from Dad.Griff wrote:I'd put my money on MOM!Nath wrote:So, who taught our Brandon to smile for a photo?
Nath
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What a hunt! He will never forget that. Congrats to both of you!
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Awesome, Joe!
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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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