Tines Report post Posted August 5, 2009 Yesterday I took my son on his first official scouting trip. I got off of work that morning and thought it would be a good time to go for a hike and check some spots. I'll start by saying that Eberlestock needs to make a piggy-back back pack thing because the cheap ones don't carry 35lbs over 2.5miles of rough terrain very well. Better than nothing I guess. He turned 3 in April and sure hope he loves it like i do! Here's the little guy ready to go. Oh the anticipation!!! And off we go...... How cool is it that we find this little guy on the way in??!!! Finally we reached our destination. Notice my shirt a little soaked through from the "back pack". Also, when we were almost there, the little guy kept saying "I'm gonna pee my pants!!!" Waiting as long as I could, I finally stopped. When I got him out of the pack, he looked down and said, "ugghh, ummmm......I guess I peed, sorry!!!" In reality, my back was soaked through with sweat and his entire front of his pants were SOAKED! Haha! Poor little guy. I assured him that it wasn't pee and we were on our way. After hanging out for a bit, it was time to head back to the truck. On the walk back, we made sure to grab Gavin's first pick-up. You can actually see his "wet pants" in this picture. I got to tell you, guys and gals, this was a cool experience. If you can ever imagine a better time in the field, with better company, I assure you that it will be with nobody but your children! We had so much to talk about and after I gave him a "sword' (broken limb), he was able to fend off all of the "poky trees" and "BIG rocks" that he called "The Dark Masters". Hope you guys enjoyed the trip like I did.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted August 5, 2009 Nice post Tines!!!!! Thanks for sharing it! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted August 6, 2009 Very cool post and pictures! You nailed it right on the head with having your little ones with you in the field! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Jake - that is cool. I guess I did not know you had a 3 year old. my daughter just turned 4 and she is chomping at the bit to go hunting with dad. I don't think she has any idea what she is getting herself into. maybe you, mark and I could take the little ones out some time to go run around the desert. it was good to run into you at eegees. I was just there today. uumm - tangerine breeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liv4coues Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks for the post and the pics. My daughter is two weeks old today and I can't wait to pack her around looking for a grey ghost. Not a bad first pick up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs125coues Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Awsome story and pictures, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 That picture of him holding the skull is awesome. I can hear him now telling his buddy's, years from now, this is me when Dad carried me in and I found my first whitetail. Memories that will last a life time right there. Thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Great trip and pics!! Thanks for posting them. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Great story and pics. That's what it's all about. You have your kid started off right. I can't wait to take my daughter on her 1st elk hunt this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Awesome pictures and experience for you I'm sure. My first will be old enough to do some stuff like that in about a year or so. After reading and lookin' at pics, I can't wait. Thanks for sharing with us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Thats awesome man. It is sure good when you take them young. In a few years he will be a dominant hunter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
