swwildlife Report post Posted October 24, 2011 I took my son and one of his friends out hunting this weekend. We had a hard time the first day. didn't see a living creature. I started to second guess myself. Then on Sunday we tried a new place that I have never been to before. I knew of the canyon but never looked into it. we got to the edge and when the sun came up, I thought "Oh now what have I gotten myself into, I don't think I could go down there after a deer and make it out." It was a huge canyon. with in 15 min. we glassed a buck on the nearest mini ridge, just going over. The boys talked me into skirting around the canyons edge about a half mile to see where the buck went. "You know Dad its the only one we have seen, so we better go after it." What logic. So we did. After working around the canyon's edge on a 60-70 degree slope. we spied the buck lying down. and also saw a doe. we worked into 269 yds and my son's friend took the shot. down he went with one shot. as we were high 5 ing what we thought was a doe turned out to be a one horned buck (the other horn turned down along it's face)came walking out from the trees. My son shot it too. It was great to see their faces when we got to their trophies. Now the real work began. They packed one deer out and came back for the second. It took us about 3 hours to get both the bucks out, even though straght as the crow flys was about 800 yards. rocky, steep, slick, and hot. You can bet they wont forget their first deer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted October 24, 2011 great job! What a cool hunt and the hard work was worth it. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Thats great. And you need to be commended as well for taking out your son and his friend. Some people would not do that or just take out their son. I like how they talked you into going after the buck. I bet you wont forget their first deer either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesntime Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Second buck is very unique. Awesome job with the kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Week'nd WaRRior Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Great job pops, awesome for those young fellas. Hooked for life now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becker Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Looks like you guys had a BLAST!!! Great Job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Congrats to the boys and you as well for getting them out to share the great outdoors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesfanatic Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Looks like some happy hunters to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForkHorn Report post Posted October 26, 2011 I like the smiling kid pictures just as much as the giant buck pictures. Great job! They're hooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Awesome! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 26, 2011 That's awesome. To get the job done for both boys within minutes f each other is priceless. I do like that crazy looking spike. See, it does pay to hike the deep steep canyon! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Great job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izquik72 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 That is great. Very nice double. Congrats to the boys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Great job and congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catfish Hobo Report post Posted October 27, 2011 Congrats to both the boys. Oh what fun it can be being a dad and wishing you had the stamina of a 16yr old again. Great Job memories last forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
