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09-30-2009, 08:34 AM
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The Absolute BEST weekend of hunting
And to think its not all about me  
My son who is 12 has taken up birding, took him out a couple of weeks ago, he was trash talking me in what he was going to accomplish, a box of shells later, nothing to show for it, it was a tough day for him. We got again this past weekend and set up the decoys, a really wierd set up as no where to hide, so it was more like pass shooting lol. Well he shot his first duck,the look on his face was PRICELESS, heart racing, in awe and look of surprise. I have to say he is not the best retriever in marking but he gets the job done Well not only did he get his first duck, but he limits out with 8 mallards. He wont forget this day for a long time.
Well that was Saturday, now Sunday comes. I have a trophy Antelope tag, took me 8 yrs to get it, my daughter who has an interest in hunting wants to shoot it. Well the fact that my 15 year old daughter wants to spend time with dad, I jumped at that opportunity so bought her a partner licence. We left Sunday to pre-scout for opening day Monday. The wind was howling, and the antelope without a season open were spooky  I wasnt looking for a monster as I normally would, I wanted the right set up and to have this as a good experience in hope that she would want to continue as hunting is not cool at her age with other girls  and she was adamant that it had to be respectable buck. Well half hour into the hunting season , we pulled a sneak. Had a tough time getting close, best we could do was 250 yards which I didnt feel comfortable. She whispered saying I can do this. So off came the safety, and whammmm, the 12" buck dropped like a stone. We both looked at each other in disbelief and I received the biggest hug ever, she was proud as a punch and I couldnt have been prouder, not for the kill but the experience and safe hunting she showed.
So in a matter of two days, first time it wasnt all about me, this is just soooooooooooo much better. I don't write here often but it feels good to share
forgot to upload a pic of my son, but I do have one of my daugher with her first goat 
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09-30-2009, 08:40 AM
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thats awsome, your a lucky guy . I know those hugs and chances to do stuff with your teen daughter are very valuable . Congrats to both of you
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09-30-2009, 08:41 AM
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Very nice Pixel Shooter, congrats on getting the kids hunting! Great field shot...
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09-30-2009, 08:54 AM
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Great Story, Fantastic Picture!
Congrats to you, your daughter and son..
As for cool; I think the pictures priceless, the memory is forever, and the fact she chose to go is VERY COOL
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09-30-2009, 09:57 AM
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Simply excellent!
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09-30-2009, 10:51 AM
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Awesome for you!!!
send congrats out to both children from us...I hope my daughter feels the same way in a couple weeks for birds!!
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09-30-2009, 10:57 AM
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Very cool, congrats man.
Reminds me of my first Antelope when I was 16 hunting with dad
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09-30-2009, 11:02 AM
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Right on!!!
Your a good man and a father for taking your kids out hunting! If it was'nt for my dad I would'nt be the hunter that I am today
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09-30-2009, 12:24 PM
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Congrats to all of you. Fantastic that you take the time with your kids to get them outdoors. I'm sure they will have memories to last a lifetime...and smiles for weeks to come......Marco
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09-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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That's better than Great!!! It's nice to see a father and daughter out doing some hunting and that is a great field photo 
Congrats to you on a great day with your Daughter!
Congrats to her on a great shot and grat buck (girls are always better shots) 
And enjoy it while your son just talks trashin yah it won't be long before the talk becomes reality 
Thanks
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09-30-2009, 12:50 PM
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Too cool!!! Great pic from the field!!!
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09-30-2009, 06:59 PM
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That is awesome. Congrats to you and your kids!!
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09-30-2009, 07:05 PM
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Gone Hunting
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Good for you!!!!!....some of my best memories are calling in a bull elk when my daughter was 5 years old....scared the daylights out of her...but she still has a passion for the outdoors....GREAT STUFFF!!!!! and good on you...
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09-30-2009, 09:50 PM
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That is very cool.
I could only hope if i ever have a son or daughter they will both want to come and hang out with dad and do some hunting.....
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09-30-2009, 09:57 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and sharing in my great weekend!
I was remiss to not show a photo of my son, dont want him getting out of joint, so here is a pic of his triumph
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09-30-2009, 11:12 PM
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That is really too cool and something that you guys will remember forever. Those smiles are priceless and you just added two more hunters to the mix for future generations! Congrats and thx for sharing, it sure is esp nice to see Dad's getting their girls out there in the field!
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10-01-2009, 07:45 AM
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Cool picture of your boy luv the smile it says it all tell him congrats looks like he is off to a great start as is his big sister
Way to go DAD!!!
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10-01-2009, 08:08 AM
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Now that is awesome. Great story and great pics, you must be one very proud dad. Congrats to you and your son and daughter. Your story just made my day!
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10-01-2009, 09:49 AM
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What an awesome story! Just could not respond to this thread! Well done everybody! Proud moments that will be shared for years to come!
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10-01-2009, 12:34 PM
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Fantastic experience for you and your children. I have so much fun getting the kids set up that I may never harvest an animal again myself.
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10-01-2009, 05:09 PM
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Congratulations to both and right on!!!! My dad (Donny bear) did the same thing with me and his antelope tag this year. I deffinitley understand the being adamant about getting a good animal, your dad waits so long to get the tag, gives it to you, then you just feel like you really need to make it count by getting something he would have wanted to get himself. Great pictures! Have a great rest of the season, theres still alot of waterfowl out there that need a little TLC 
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10-01-2009, 06:31 PM
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Too cool. Congratulations to your son,daughter and you. I am sure it will be something they remember always.
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10-01-2009, 07:53 PM
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Congrats pixal. Looks like a great weekend with good memories.
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10-01-2009, 08:16 PM
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Great post and great pics!!! I am sure both hose pics are going to be on the wall at home.
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10-03-2009, 10:09 AM
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That is fantastic! What an awesome weekend. There is nothing like getting out with your kids. Congrats on making the memories.
Thank-you for sharing.
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10-03-2009, 04:56 PM
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That is an awesome weekend... way to fill that tag!
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