Mooretitan
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Made it back from our Idaho deer hunting trip. This was the 1st out of state trip I have been on in 20 years. When I said those years out loud it out a little depressing. Anyone thinking about that next trip make it happen. Time is not on your side. Do anything you can to get out in the woods. Its worth the effort. I will be going every year from here on out.
Anyways we left Friday night to Idaho and after a 13 hour drive we were able to get camp set up and take a much need nap. The season did not start until Tuesday so we used the next few days to get the lay of the land and some bucks spotted for opening day. I was hunting with my dad and 10 year old son. Excitement was high as we had some really nice bucks spotted for Tuesday.
Opening morning had all 3 of us together since it was my sons 1st deer hunting trip and we all wanted to be part of it. As the son came up we made out a nice 4 point that was about 250 yards out but with sage covering most of the vitals. It was going to be a hard shot and we passed looking for an easier shot for him. The next hour or so produced some more does but nothing else. On the way back to camp We split up and I took my son down a drawl that looked like it should hold some deer. As we got closer I spotted a nice 3 point and some more does. We got set up but he had a little difficulty getting him in the scope. As he entered the trees I told my son not to worry we would jump on the backside and kick him out again. Well 30 mins later we enter the spot we last saw the buck and sure enough we kicked him out on the open hillside about 80 yards away. He looked big enough for my sons 1st deer so We dropped the sticks and got lined up. About this time the buck is trotting away. I tell him get ready its going to be a fast shot. Probably should not have said that looking back. I whistled and the buck stopped and my son fired and missed high. The buck runs and doesn't provide another shot. At this time I was pretty down knowing how much this meant to him. He was a little emotional and had to sit down and take everything in. Great life lesson for him and I am sure he will be a better hunter for it. I told him to be grateful we were able to see everything and had a chance at a nice buck and that if we come back in a couple days the buck will be back.
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Anyways we left Friday night to Idaho and after a 13 hour drive we were able to get camp set up and take a much need nap. The season did not start until Tuesday so we used the next few days to get the lay of the land and some bucks spotted for opening day. I was hunting with my dad and 10 year old son. Excitement was high as we had some really nice bucks spotted for Tuesday.
Opening morning had all 3 of us together since it was my sons 1st deer hunting trip and we all wanted to be part of it. As the son came up we made out a nice 4 point that was about 250 yards out but with sage covering most of the vitals. It was going to be a hard shot and we passed looking for an easier shot for him. The next hour or so produced some more does but nothing else. On the way back to camp We split up and I took my son down a drawl that looked like it should hold some deer. As we got closer I spotted a nice 3 point and some more does. We got set up but he had a little difficulty getting him in the scope. As he entered the trees I told my son not to worry we would jump on the backside and kick him out again. Well 30 mins later we enter the spot we last saw the buck and sure enough we kicked him out on the open hillside about 80 yards away. He looked big enough for my sons 1st deer so We dropped the sticks and got lined up. About this time the buck is trotting away. I tell him get ready its going to be a fast shot. Probably should not have said that looking back. I whistled and the buck stopped and my son fired and missed high. The buck runs and doesn't provide another shot. At this time I was pretty down knowing how much this meant to him. He was a little emotional and had to sit down and take everything in. Great life lesson for him and I am sure he will be a better hunter for it. I told him to be grateful we were able to see everything and had a chance at a nice buck and that if we come back in a couple days the buck will be back.
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