arg Report post Posted October 17, 2011 My son Hunter wanted me to share this with you all, enjoy: I could not have asked for better considering the horrible start to the year I had. On February 13, 2011 my Mom and Dad had to take me to Phoenix Children’s hospital. My Mom and the Doctors said I was lifeless when I got there. We found out that I had Type 1 (juvenile) Diabetes and had been very sick for a long time. I spent a while in the hospital getting better. Having diabetes has been a very unhappy change to my normal active life. I have had a hard time adjusting. Thank goodness I did my hunters education courses right before I got diagnosed! Once I showed signs of improvement, my Dad put me in for my first Jr. deer hunt. The first morning of the hunt we found ourselves on the side of a mountain glassing up deer. We spotted a bunch, but mostly does. Then, finally, my Dad spotted my spike a couple ridges over at 494 yards! We moved in closer…we finally got into shooting range and that’s when I pulled the trigger!!! My first shot was a little high, but determined, I reloaded and hit him just a tad back on the second shot! About 45 minutes later we relocated him bedded down under a tree, and at 211 yards I finished him off! My cousin Preston was at camp and could hear my shots, he was soooo excited for me. It was an awesome experience, because the next day Preston shot his first deer too! There is nothing better than to be on the mountains with my family, and I am looking forward to a life full of more hunts and experiences! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Hunter, thanks for posting your story and the pictures of your first buck. Congratulation on getting it done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Congratulations Hunter on your first buck! Way to battle back and overcome the obstacles that life threw at you, here's to many more hunts to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Congrats on your first of many deer Hunter! Way to stick with it and get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Way to go Hunter, that's awesome! Seems like you're a kid who knows how to 'stick with it', good job, I know you make your family very proud! Keep working hard with your diabetes, I know it's hard, but I bet you'll get it figured out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Way to go Hunter! Keep the faith, I know your Dad and uncles are very proud of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Congratulations Hunter! Nothing like getting out in the hills with friends and family. Here's to your year getting better and better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Way to go Hunter!! As far as I am concerned, that buck is the biggest trophy in the books. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Way to go Gang! Congrats to all... nothing better than family hunts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Great writeup Hunter and congratulations on your first deer. You show alot of determination and I know you will continue to fight this diabetes and live a normal life. I just love the picture of you with your deer. Please send my congratulations to your cousin Preston on his first as well. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us. It made my morning reading this and to see the happy faces over them deer. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Congratulations Hunter and make sure your dad enters you in this year's Coues Buck Contest...here is a link for more information on how to do that: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/Coues_Buck_Contest_2011/coues_buck_contest_2011-12.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcelkhunter Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Congratulations Hunter!! Thats a great story and an awesome name that you will certainly live up to!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zunicowboyup Report post Posted October 17, 2011 congrads! nice job, may your life be filled with many more enjoyable hunts afield!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Congrats to you Hunter! You have a great Dad to look up to. Wishing you many more successful hunts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santana Outdoors Report post Posted October 18, 2011 Congratulations Hunter and to your family. Great photos. Being outdoors with the family is what it is all about. Hunting is a bonus. Thanks for sharing your great time with us. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
