mklong40 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 My 8 year old has been shooting a bow, whether its been a Lord of the Rings special, or a $89.99 Walmart Special, since he was 4. He has always been drawn to it and its been fun to watch. So, this weekend I finally took the money he has earned working around the house and I met him half way on a new Diamond youth bow. We headed down to Sportsmans Friday afternoon. We picked the bow up, spent some time getting it set up and then headed out to practice. Right away he was grouping good. We backed up to 15 yards and with 20lbs of draw weight he was spanking the target. As the sun set he asked if we could go after a rabbit. I tried to explain to him the success ratio with bow hunting versus shooting his pellet rifle but his enthusiasm was too much to turn down. So we headed out and soon found the cotton tails emerging. First stalk, blown. Second, Third.....you get the picture; blown. Finally right at last light he spots a rabbit and its his last shot for the night. He started paying attention to his steps. He was focused on cover and I hung back. That little rascal closed the distance to 10 yards. I watched him ease out from some brush, draw his bow, and as soon as he released I heard the WHACK.....His look back at me was priceless. We backed out. I explained to him we had to give the rabbit time. Thirty minutes later we grabbed the flashlight and with the help of a buddy we found the rabbit piled up dead under some bushes. My boy was super excited. We took some photo's and took the rabbit back home. We gutted it and I skinned it and threw it in the freezer. First spot and stalk and success. He is hooked......been shooting all weekend. Fun to see your kids pick it up and love it. Here are the pictures in order:Getting the bow dialed in at Sportsmans, Practicing, Stalking, and Success. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted June 24, 2013 That is AWESOME!!! 8 yrs old and already spot and stalking with a bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Good Times! congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted June 24, 2013 My 4 and 5 year old grand kids are waiting for the day they can chase a rabbit! Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunting2gether Report post Posted June 24, 2013 That is so awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your story with all of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted June 24, 2013 So cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Best story I've read in a long time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted June 24, 2013 This story brings back great memories of my son bagging a jack while tagging along on his older sisters 36a deer hunt. These times are priceless, enjoy every second! Please keep these types of posts coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted June 24, 2013 thats awesome....congrats little fellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertbowhunter Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Awesome!!!! That gets me so excited for my sons first spot and stalk rabbit. Great shooting little man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Workman Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Congrats little man, that's AWESOME!!!! It took me over 20 years and a bunch of broken arrows to get my first wabbit with a bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 25, 2013 Wow, that's awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted June 25, 2013 SOOOOOO AWESOME!!!! Lord, they grow-up quick. I miss those days with my little tots.... Thanks for sharing! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Like others have said, WAY COOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
