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Title: Big Day
Post by: MW on February 02, 2007, 10:45:00 PM
Tomarrow (Sat) is the big day.  My son who recently passed hunters safty and I are going on his first hunting trip.  He been before with me but never as the one trying to make the kill.

We will be going after bunnies.  He will not even consider using a gun but rather is opting for his recurve.  He and mommy are laying out camo as I type.

I will try to get some pictures to post.
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on February 02, 2007, 10:52:00 PM
... :thumbsup: ...
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Post by: coyote Tim on February 02, 2007, 10:56:00 PM
ooh berest the great and mighty hunter!!!!  my little boy says its too cold,  he's just like his mother
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Post by: Terry Green on February 02, 2007, 10:57:00 PM
Yep...that's a big day....and that's BIG TIME!
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Post by: OconeeDan on February 03, 2007, 08:24:00 AM
Good for you!  I know you'll be successful even if you don't bring home bunnys.
Dan
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Post by: Terry Green on February 03, 2007, 08:35:00 AM
Hey!!!.....take some pics for us would ya?
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Post by: Featherbuster on February 03, 2007, 08:59:00 AM
Cant wait to see some pics!!
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Post by: Wapiti Chaser on February 03, 2007, 09:18:00 AM
A day he will never forget . Have fun !
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Post by: 9 Mile Archer on February 03, 2007, 09:39:00 AM
That is a big day! Have a blast or er uh wifftpthunk! Pictures would be great.
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Post by: mike g on February 03, 2007, 12:37:00 PM
You'll both cherish the day's memories....
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Post by: Stone Knife on February 03, 2007, 12:44:00 PM
He will never forget this day. I still remember going with my dad the first time i was able to hunt. I was 14 then I'm 47 no but i still remember and still have the foot off the rabbit i shot. We brought it home and ate it together seems like yesterday.
Title: Re: Big Day
Post by: MW on February 03, 2007, 06:37:00 PM
We are back!

I will try to post some pictures later.  We found 7 bunnies but all were moving way too fast for him.  Shot all kinds of sage brush and dirt piles.  Only lost 1 arrow.

When we stopped by to get his permit the place had just opened and they made a big deal about it.  A guy there who is into traditional archery came up to watch him sign.  That was pretty cool.  He was welled up with pride.

When we got to the area we were going to hunt and turned off on a dirt road a jack rabbit busted across the road.  I though he was going to come unglued!
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Post by: MW on February 03, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w8/GMW2/Skyrabbithunt.jpg)

This is when we first got there.

This is my first shot at photo bucket and posting pics so if there is something wrong please let me know.
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Post by: MW on February 03, 2007, 08:05:00 PM
This next picture really shows off my photo skills.  The subject is Skyler (the little green dot)  What you really get a good view of is the end of my arrow shaft as I attempt to hold the camera and my bow.

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w8/GMW2/skyrabbithunt2.jpg)
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Post by: kadbow on February 03, 2007, 08:40:00 PM
The first day to hunt is a big one and he has many more firsts ahead of him for both of you to enjoy.  COOL!
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Post by: Izzy on February 03, 2007, 10:45:00 PM
That picture of the little fella is priceless.Hes gonna remember that day for a long time.Beautiful country,Ill be coming out there in 2 weeks for a lion hunt for the first time.
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Post by: 702plmo on February 04, 2007, 01:07:00 AM
thats wonderful.
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Post by: cnkadams on February 04, 2007, 05:37:00 AM
Way to go, Dad!  You can't buy memories like that at Wal Mart.  The picture of that young man is hope for the future.