Proud Dad

Fordtech · Post by **Fordtech** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:45 pm

Although none of you know me I feel that I know most of you here, as I read the forum regularly. I enjoy reading everyones post and learning from all your experiences.
Well my son Josh has practiced shooting my crossbow since the summer and can shoot one hole groups if I tell him the yardage. (Thanks Big John, awsome arrows) We have spent a fair amount of time in the stand together this fall but Josh seemed to have caught a bad case of buck fever. Up until last night he had times where he could not get the bow up or was shaking to bad to make a confident shot. We had some sent out last night and had an eight point come into investigate. He stepped out into the field at 40yds perfectly broad side and stood there enjoying the aroma that was coming from upwind. Josh whispered can I shoot? I had to tell him to hold off because even though he was leaning on the shooting rail he was shaking. I have never seen a mature buck stand completely motionless for such a long time. Not even a twitch of the tail, just squinting his eyes and flairing his nostriles as he enjoyed the smell from upstream. This went on for atleast 5 min. Finally after watching the buck for so long through the scope his fever broke and the crossbow was steady. Ok I said to Josh when you are ready take the shot and with that he sent an arrow right through the sweet spot. The buck reared up and run by us to do the shake flop right behind our tree stand. Wow what an exicting time. For a first deer he has set the bar quite high for his future hunts.

j.krug · Post by **j.krug** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:47 pm

That's awesome! Congrats to you both on a great hunt!

Fordtech · Post by **Fordtech** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:51 pm

If there is some one that could help I have pictures but I'm having trouble figuring out how to post.
Thanks Fordtech

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:55 pm

CONGRATS to Josh and to you! Love to read about the youngsters getting out into the woods! Wishing you many more great times out together!!!

taz3 · Post by **taz3** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:04 pm

This is great to read, congrats to Josh!!!

My son and I have a great bond too, he's now 19 and in college, but we spend as much time together as we can. Memories can never be taken away!

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:05 pm

Congrats to Josh on his nice deer & to you fer teachin him how to hunt & enjoy the outdoors

Gemjam · Post by **Gemjam** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:59 pm

Congrats to Josh on a great shot! Thanks for sharing your story with everyone. Job well done!

JT of PA · Post by **JT of PA** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:20 am

Great story ... hopefully the first of many to come with Josh pulling the trigger. Congratulations Dad - special memory. All the best to many more.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:50 am

Congratulations to him (and you)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mr meat · Post by **mr meat** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:49 pm

Congrats to the both of you on a job well done!!!

roly · Post by **roly** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:48 pm

Congratulations Josh, well done
way to go dad, good job!

Hester0305 · Post by **Hester0305** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:04 pm

Congrats to both of you on such a memorable experience. Great shot also for Josh in closing the deal.

rayman · Post by **rayman** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:51 am

That's what its all about.

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