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My two youngest kids had Jr. tags down South last weekend. The short version of the story is that we didn't kill a deer, but as always we had a great time! LOT'S of does spotted, but no bucks.... As usual, we had an AWESOME time camping and enjoying the time in the desert though! Glassing, hiking, some target shooting, camp fire time, etc.... It was a great trip! One of the best things about the trip is that Carlos (cflores) put a post out a couple of weeks ago looking for potential camping partners for the junior hunt in 36A. After a couple of quick phone calls, we made plans to meet-up and camp together for the hunt. His crew joined my kids and I, plus a buddy and his two children. Well, it turns-out that Carlos, his father (also Carlos), his son CJ (also Carlos! l ), and his daughter (Alissa) were awesome people! We got along great! Carlos's little girl ended-up getting a deer, which was the icing on the cake for a great weekend. Here are a couple of pictures that I took. Get those kids out hunting folks!!! S. Nicholas, Greta, Annie, and Charlie ready on opening morning! Glassing for the deer! No bucks though! Greta's first driving lesson! Annie getting a target shooting lesson from her father (My friend, Spencer) This is Carlos' little girl on Saturday night just after they pulled into camp with the deer that she had killed! Look at that lovely little girl with her first deer!!!! And that SMILE!!! You just can't put a price on THAT folks!! Proud and happy dad (Carlos) with his little girl!!! Alissa, Annie, Greta, Nicholas, Charlie, and CJ around the fire on Saturday night! Awesome memories!!

That's great!!!!! Good for the boy!! Thanks for sharing the story/pics with the site! S.

Suppose I missed the picture/post too....... My opinion is though, that there is nothing wrong with showing a hanging animal. Makes me think of a similar thing though; The wording we all use when we've been succesful on a hunt? I always say that I (or my kids) 'killed' an animial. Some folks choose the word 'harvest'. Seems to me like dead is dead. Harvesting to me, seems to water it down a bit. When I shoot something, assuming I do it right, that animal is DEAD. To me, 'harvesting' is for crops, not game animals. Not that I have a big problem with those who use the word 'harvest'', it's just that I choose the word 'kill'. To each their own, I suppose. Sorry Brian, I didn't mean to hi-jack the thread. It just made me think of this topic..... S.

Way to go! Good for Kaden! Life is full of joy, and hunting with your children is definitely right up there!! Very glad for you two, that you got to spend that time together! S.

Looks like a great time, folks!!! Wish I could have made it! (My head is still pounding from the concert that I took my boys to last night...... Foo Fighters! ) Happy wishes to you, Amanda!! S.

Awesome!! Congrats to Reyes! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Awesome Casey!!!! Congrats all around! S.

Saw that clip on the news early this morning while getting ready for work. CRAZY footage! S.

Way to go!!! Congrats to your son! Great pics, BTW! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Here's another pic! What a great smile that little girl has! AWESOME!! S.

Here is a link to some more pics of Carlos's daughter's deer!! Thanks for being great camping partners! We all had a great time! http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27772 S.

That is just great!!!! What an awesome buck! That last picture with all the kids is the best! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Wow! Good for Payson!!! Great buck! Thanks for sharing! S.

Nice job TJ!!!! Thanks for posting/sharing elkhutnaz!! S.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Good for Jaycie!! Great story! There is absolutely NOTHING like hunting with kids! S.

Congrats to Clay!!! Was nice meeting you around the fire on Saturday night, Tom. Carlos had shown me the pic on his phone, and these additional pics are awesome! Nothing like a Junior hunt! S.

Carlos: It was a true pleasure sharing a camp with you and your crew! I've got some more pics/words from the weekend that I'll post tonight or tomorrow morning. Bummer that her antlers got chewed-up by the dog! So you know though, I shot a forkie on a hunt in Utah 12 years or so ago. The antlers were just a bit larger than your daughter's buck, but that's mainly because they were 'hard horned'...... I think they're hanging on a nail in the garage at the ex's house. Might be a good fit for what you're looking for! More later...... S.

Leaving around 1PM today with my two youngest! Can't wait! Good luck to all and most importantly, BE SAFE and HAVE FUN!!! S.

Welcome to Arizona, and welcome to the site!!!! Lots of good info and people here, IMO! S. PS: Also, sincere best wishes to you and your wife on your pending arrival!

Congrats to your kids on the tag! I'll be camping/hunting with my two kids (and a friend, and his two kids). Not sure what areas you've got scoped-out, but we'll be camping fairly close to Arivaca, and generally hunting that side of the unit. Call me or txt at and we can chat about exactly where we'll be camped/hunting. You are absolutely welcome to join our camp if it looks like it will work logisically for you..... S.

The creature died, but the legend lives!!! Freaky, indeed...... S.

Nice bull! Congrats to the hunter and all! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Thanks for the info Tony. I know that many folks don't think it's a good idea for various reasons, but I definitely support the on-line service!! Good luck to ALL in the Spring draws! S.

Awesome Mike!! I'll be down in 36A after deer with my little ones this weekend, as opposed to up in the pines/PJ. Sincere good luck to all of the Junior hunters this weekend!! S.

AWESOME!!!!! Congrats on your hunt! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.