11 September 2012, 10:43
BigNateSon got his first!
My youngest got his first deer and it was with his bow. He's quite happy to have punched his first tag.
11 September 2012, 21:51
bo-n-aroGreat job dad! Congrats to your son and to you.
11 September 2012, 23:40
calgarychef1That must have surely been one of the best hunts for you to be part of, congratulations to your kid.
12 September 2012, 02:50
df06I remmber my son getting his first about 15 years ago. That was a real special time.
He has shot dozens since.
12 September 2012, 04:44
ShofI too remember when my son Jim shot his first deer. It was a special moment for both of us, and one we'll never forget. I'm glad for your son and for you! Tell him Congratulations for me...
12 September 2012, 07:06
N E 450 No2Excellent, well done.
He did good.
As a new bow hunter myself, I have taken one doe and one nice 8pt buck. I ask the following questions.
What was his bow poundage and what broadhead did he use?
Did he get a complete pass through?
12 September 2012, 07:42
BigNateThanks guys. I let him get on here with me & he appreciates the kind remarks.
It was incredible for me as I was right over his shoulder. Moments shared like this are worth more than anything.
His arrow went through in front of the onside leg and cut the artery between the heart and lungs, as well as clipping the bottom of the offside lung. She piled up in about 35 yards or so.
NE 450 - His bow is set to 42# as the min draw weight is 40 and I didn't want any doubt about it. He was/is using Muzzy 100gr with a Beeman arrow that weighs 8.4gr per in. at 28 inches so whatever that equals in weight resulted in a pass through at 37 yards, with enough momentum that his arrow was not recovered. It hit some downed branches and went flying off at an odd angle uphill.
12 September 2012, 19:06
Don_G'Way too cool!
I'm jealous, and trying to hold on until my grandson is old enough.
Gotta go back and look for that arrow!

12 September 2012, 19:37
pagosawingnutJob well done. I bet the look on your face is better than his!
16 September 2012, 07:20
Staley KeckCongrats to his first of many successful harvests and many found memories!