thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 My wife and I had the opportunity to take Cody and his mom on his first hunt this year. He was lucky enough to draw one of the antlerless tags on the Kiabab. Cody and his mom spent all summer shooting my .243 Ackley and finishing his hunters safety course. Opening day finally arrived and we were off to 12a. We spent the first morning getting our bearings, and trying to find where the deer were hanging out. We had a close call and a missed shot opening morning, then headed back to Jacobs lake to check in to our hotel. Friday afternoon we were back at it. Thanks to a few friends, and a few guys from CW, we knew right where we needed to be. We had a few more close calls and missed shots that evening. We were all having a great time seeing all the deer, and seeing Cody so excited every time we got close. Friday ended with a lot of deer seen, and high hopes for day 2. Saturday we headed out to the same spot before daylight. I couldn't believe all the trucks parked along side the road waiting for shooting light. We decided to head for some lower country we could glass. On the way to our new spot I spotted 2 does across a small canyon. We parked the Jeep and Cody, his mom, and I, snuck back up the ridge across from the deer. We took it really slow glassing every few steps. I soon spotted the 2 deer but they had us pegged. We got Cody set up on the tripod and waited for a good shot. He had a hard time seeing the deer in the thick brush, but finally got one in the scope. I told him to shoot as soon as he could. It seemed like forever, but he finally took his shot and I watched the big doe drop and roll a few times down the hill. After the backslaps and high fives we hiked over to his deer. It took a little while to find the spot, but Cody soon found her right where she dropped. He had made a great clean kill at over 150yds. Not bad for a guy who just started shooting last summer. Cody and I field dressed the deer and I carried her back to the Jeep. That afternoon we got her skinned and boned out. Sunday we headed home and had her packaged and in the freezer by noon. Thanks to all those who offered tips and advice on this unit. It was really a big help to know where to start. I can't wait to help Cody on his next hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Congrats...awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted November 13, 2013 way to go cody - that should be on G&F cover for next yr . send /post it on g&f site !! the smile says it all in the 3rd ohoto! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Way to go Cody! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Great story congratulations Cody! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Great job Cody and awesome shot too! Congrats on a very successful hunt!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Draw Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Awesome! Good job, Cody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Very nice. Congrat's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElkyG Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Way to go Cody nice job Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Way to go Cody! I like the pictures...they look nostalgic/antique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
