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the one that made you proud in 2010
05 January 2011, 05:11
ravenrthe one that made you proud in 2010
am reminded by posts like judgeG,troy H,cottonstalk and others.
we have plenty to be thankful of and plenty to
be proud of.
have done this in past yrs and lets try it again.
post the one you are proud of from the 2010 season,short note of caliber,distance,hunt....
05 January 2011, 06:01
taylorce1Not this year but 09 pronghorn season.
Teaching the kid to shoot with her first rifle this past year.
Her first fly fishing trip in Branson MO June 2010.
05 January 2011, 08:53
ted thornMr. Taylor...that is a beautiful young lady you have there.
This my youngest son and his daughter (my granddaughter, 22 months...Bailey)
I have never been so smiiten by any other girl in my life!!
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05 January 2011, 19:51
dave-tI shot this 11pt Nov 20th in north MO 9:00 AM. 149 gross.
I knew this field well, and knew that the shots offered would be over 200yrds. I was in the far fence row that is made up of mature oaks, with a monopod shooting stick, and using my Ruger m77, .257Roberts, Leupold 3x9, 117grn Hornady interlocks, 2700fps+/-.
I shot three deer on that trip, doe at 300yrds (distance across the field fence row to fence row) a doe at 240yrds, and this buck again at 300yrds.
I made up my mind that I was going to tuck myself into the fence row on the ground with the wind right, get into a good shooting position with a decent rest, and for-go stands, blinds and all the extra's. Just sit tight in a well used spot and make good shots. It worked!
The only downside was that it was over too quickly. Spent the rest of the time jawing with long time friends and enjoying the non-hunting in north MO.
06 January 2011, 07:07
SnellstromI helped my son and a good friend get on some elk this year and they were able to put the shots together to make it a successful trip.
My friend Graybird got his first Bull Elk (first elk period) and his dad was along for the hunt too which made it great for the both of them.
My son who is 17 got his Cow out of the same group (which is his second elk).
He has made a transition now from a kid that goes hunting with me to a young man who makes good decisions, makes good shots and carries his own weight which was helpful because both these elk were in a ways from the road and took us a bunch of trips with pack boards and foot power to get them all out.
In retrospect I am grateful to have shared a camp with my son, my brother, Taylorce, Graybird and his dad. The company made it an excellent hunting season and I hope to share that camp with all of the same hunters and some new ones in the coming years!
06 January 2011, 17:23
DTala
Grandson Dylan, age four, with his 60 pound Russian boar. We stalked to 15 yards in tall sage, moved a couple of times, and he shot it with his Handi-Rifle in 223. Head shot dropped it right there.
troy
Birmingham, Al
06 January 2011, 23:46
TJAYThis little spike buck. It was 14 days in the stand and 17 days living in our tents. Taken by my wife. I couldn't be happier or prouder..
06 January 2011, 23:49
TJAYThis was also my little helper. 3 year old road hunter.
07 January 2011, 00:30
sdirksFor me it would be the 27# tom I called in for my 12-yr-old son last April. It was very exciting-- we had three toms coming in on us at the same time, one he couldn't get a shot at and then the one he killed came in. (I've never been able to figure out how to post pictures here, but if someone wants to see one, PM me and I can e-mail it to you.)
07 January 2011, 03:11
BigBI was most proud of my 11 year old Brittany this year. We went on a guided pheasant hunt in SD with a guide that used 4 labs. My dog went on point and the guide said must be a false point as his dogs went past there. I said no if my dog is pointing a bird is there. He brought 2 of the labs over and sent them in still no flush but my dog was still on point. He again said false point at which point I walked over and flushed the pheasant to his big suprise. Sometimes those old pointers know more than young labs.
BigB
08 January 2011, 01:44
temmiI'm kinda a buffoon... I did not realize this was a thread about our kids…
That said I’m proud of all of them! As I am sure you with more than one child is…
My boys, men really, are all in their 20s and on their own BUT Some Pics from our Hunt With MMK Outfitters
Middle With Red Deer 130yrds Win 30-06
Oldest with Read Deer 204yrds open sights
Youngest with Red deer 240yrds with same 30-06
08 January 2011, 02:32
p dog shooterThe last day of deer season Dragging my 23yoa son out from front of the wood stove off the couch where he was snuggling with his girl freind.
Having him complain the whole way out into the woods. For the last two hrs of season telling him you'll never kill one sitting on the couch.
Then having him shoot a nice 8 point a half of hr before end of shooting time.
The best part was when he turned to me after we dragged the buck out and said "Gee Dad you were right again Thanks I'll have to listen to you more often".
08 January 2011, 04:33
graybirdThanks for posting the pics Snellstrom!
Our stalk on those elk won't be something I'll soon forget. Not to mention, looking thru the hole under the rocks at the elk and then the pack out that night!!!
I know my dad and I had a great time, and I'm looking forward to it again next year!!!
Graybird
"Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning."
09 January 2011, 20:45
ravenrheres one from to keep this thing going.this young man is the son of a dear friend of mine who has since passed.
this is the 3rd year we have bow hunted elk together and to watch him evolve into a hunter, and to be part of the process is my humble reward.the first yr i fought and shamed him to get out of bed in the morning, chided him to push harder,slowly took him farther each day and
lit the flame and passion of pursuit, mentored his mistakes and praised his efforts and sucesses. 3 years later he is a friend and a hunting partner. enjoy and safe travels
09 January 2011, 20:54
Mike_DettorreMy son's first deer...I was happier about this than my cape buffalo...
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
09 January 2011, 23:10
cottonstalkTo all congrats!!I had a 3 way tie
This young ladies first buck taken with a 308,this young mans largest taken with a 243
and a third young man took his first descent buck this year (an eight point eastern count)with a 308,and I am still awaitng pics.Their excitement made my season.
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,try orderin' someone else's dog around" unknown cowboy
11 January 2011, 00:07
dave-tquote:
Originally posted by temmi:
I'm kinda a buffoon... I did not realize this was a thread about our kids…
Ditto.
11 January 2011, 00:13
DTalawe liked your pics too....
Birmingham, Al
11 January 2011, 00:17
DTalaactually grandson killed a stag in Jan 2010, his first kill. Age 3.5
grandson, not the stag....
Rem700 youth, 243, 95gr Fusion, 25 yards DRT....
troy
Birmingham, Al
11 January 2011, 00:48
ravenrhey folks
this is not a thread about our children's sucesses,it is about all of our sucesses.
i started this thread about 4 yrs ago
to get to see some of the other trophy's taken
by folks on AR and it has worked real well.
we wanna see all of them...so quit kicking tires and show us the one that made you proud
11 January 2011, 01:13
cottonstalkhard not to be proud of kids,though.My personal favorite was a doe taken by me at 75+/- a yard with a 45colt ruger,self customized,bisley blackhawk with a 4 5/8"bl 300grWFN.What made it special was the distance,the gun,and the fact that it was taken sneak hunting,something usually not real productive in eastern NC
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,try orderin' someone else's dog around" unknown cowboy
12 January 2011, 02:50
dave-tCottonstalk, 45lc, with that distance and shot placement.....that's a hell of a shot.
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15 January 2011, 08:04
taylorce1Nice Pictures Ted! Looks like it has been a good year.
15 January 2011, 11:51
Scott KingHey Joe!
I am proud of my girl and what I've been able to do with her.
Nodak and darn right I trained her to do that!
Ain't a darn one of you got a picture of your black lab next to the 65" moose you tagged and the giant canada geese you shot all in the same season. Proud?
Just a little.
15 January 2011, 16:47
ravenrNNNice work Scott,thats a SMOKIN MOOSE !!!
more pics more pics more pics.
by the way, who trained your lab for you??
15 January 2011, 18:52
Idaho RonMy first antelope with a traditional Muzzleloader. I made the bullets. They are Paper Patched 500 S&W sized to fit the barrel. Ron
15 January 2011, 21:12
CrazyhorseconsultingI don't really see where any one is dumb or a buffoon, I don't see where this thread was just supposed to be about your kids. What about those of us that don't have kids, we have moments we are proud of also.
My proudest was having a successful bear hunt with Elk City Adventures in Idaho in early September. Many Thanks to N E 450 No.2 for getting hooked up with "Stitch" and Joannie.
Lora went with me on the hunt and we had a great time and a wonderful adventure. Have not got any pictures at this time, but I did kill a 150 to 175 pound chocolate bear with a blonde stripe down its back, with my 38-55 Chief Crazy Horse Commmerative.
I will describe the adventure at another time.
The second proudest or happiest time involved moving back to the town where I grew up, being able to continue as a Professional Hunter, and finally getting back on the InterNet at our new place.
Even the rocks don't last forever.
27 January 2011, 07:22
ted thornWkae this one up again guys
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09 February 2011, 20:52
Bill6.5Hunting trophies are a scource of pride, for sure. But the one, constant, daily scource of pride in my heart is my daughter, an Army Specialist and not afraid to join the military when her country is at war. (always the first to qualify her M16 @ 300 meters...evry time !
God bless our troops.
