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My son got his first Mule Deer
14 November 2016, 23:06
SnellstromMy son got his first Mule Deer
My youngest son, 13, did a great job this year holding out for a the right buck. He and my oldest son passed on at least 35 Bucks during the season looking for a really big one. They never encountered the right buck so on the last day we talked him into putting a stalk on this one.
Was great fun for me and AR member "Graybird" to watch the whole stalk unfold as my kids closed the distance and made the shot.
Shot was 325 yards rested over his back pack, prone. 280 Rem, 139 grain Hornady GMX, the Buck only went one direction, down.
Short trip under a mile with packframes and he was back to the truck.
14 November 2016, 23:13
carpetman1Congrats to your son. Obviously you are doing great job too. Oopps, I really think that deer while being packed should have some blaze orange on it. Son could look like a deer walking around.
14 November 2016, 23:19
DesertRamFantastic! That's a great first buck. Heck, I'd be happy with that buck even at my age.
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14 November 2016, 23:22
Snellstromquote:
Originally posted by carpetman1:
Congrats to your son. Obviously you are doing great job too. Oopps, I really think that deer while being packed should have some blaze orange on it. Son could look like a deer walking around.
Carpetman you are right. Right after that photo I asked him "where is your orange?" and he promptly put it back on.
15 November 2016, 00:27
graybirdIt was a fantastic season even though the weather didn't cooperate. Always a pleasure to spend time in hunting camp with a great group!
Looking forward to the next one!
Graybird
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15 November 2016, 00:43
carpetman1Your son does have on his orange hat. Not sure if blaze orange as it looks yellow in one picture. I was thinking of some orange on the deer. Orange does show up, someone wearing orange gloves shows up from a long ways as their hands seem to always be moving.
15 November 2016, 01:02
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15 November 2016, 02:48
ted thornBig congratulations to lil' Snell
You're doing a great job with those two sons Dave !!
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15 November 2016, 03:58
cal pappasEven here in Alaska fathers and sons hunting together is not all that common. Congratulations in raising good all-American boys.
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15 November 2016, 04:11
Mike_DettorreNothin wrong with that deer...I would have shot it day 1...has lots of character in my mind.
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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.
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15 November 2016, 04:40
MARK H. YOUNGExcellent! Kids in the woods. What could be better? Congrats to you both.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 15 November 2016, 04:52
Jason PGreat Story!
Great Buck!
Great Caliber!
15 November 2016, 04:53
CrazyhorseconsultingCongratulations to you and your son, great job for both of you.
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15 November 2016, 04:55
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by carpetman1:
Your son does have on his orange hat. Not sure if blaze orange as it looks yellow in one picture. I was thinking of some orange on the deer. Orange does show up, someone wearing orange gloves shows up from a long ways as their hands seem to always be moving.
The deer area he hunts isn't overrun with hunters.
He has adequate orange on and is in no danger.
I normally dont wear any blaze on a pack out....
I hate the shit
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15 November 2016, 05:08
FjoldGreat job! You're doing things right, Dad.
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15 November 2016, 05:25
TREE 'EM Nothing better than watching youngens succeed!
Must have been a thrill to watch.
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15 November 2016, 05:43
SouthwesthunterLooks like a great time with your son. Congrats! Doesn't get much better than that.
15 November 2016, 06:02
WstrnhuntrThats what I call making memories! Thanks for sharing Snellstrom and congrats to the boy!
15 November 2016, 06:25
taylorce1Dang! That .280 is looking better all the time in his hands.
Tell him great job!
15 November 2016, 06:43
David CraigTell the young man Congrats! on a nice buck and great shot.
15 November 2016, 09:30
JBoutfishnGreat job.
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15 November 2016, 15:55
don44416 November 2016, 03:42
SnellstromThanks for all the positive comments guys!
My boy likes seeing his pictures on the forum and reading your well wishes.
This was his first Mule Deer, however he has already taken nearly a dozen whitetails.
He definitely has the hunting bug.
16 November 2016, 05:24
bwanamrmGood stuff!
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16 November 2016, 09:03
TCLouisCongratulations on sealing the deal!
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16 November 2016, 16:33
Highlander7Excellent!!! Congrats!!!
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