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Topic: Mule deer hunting with my son and wife
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Lonny
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posted November 03, 2014 03:13 PM
The past few weekends I've been taking my boy Josh out to try to find him a mule deer buck. Last year he got his first ever buck about 3 hours into our first day of hunting. This year took more hunting which was a good thing really.
The weather has been so nice this fall that my wife started going along. Most days it was t-shirt weather, but too nice for seeing much game movement.
I was kinda surprised how much my wife got into helping Josh find a buck.
This past Saturday, with a major weather change, it all came together and we were able to put a sneak on some deer and close the distance to 204 yards and Josh was able to take a rest over my pack. He made good on the shot and folded the buck up right there. My wife was right beside him when he shot and she was actually shaking with excitement.
It was a good time.
Way too nice, but fun to be out.
Mom and Josh
[ November 03, 2014, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: Lonny ]
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Lonny
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posted November 03, 2014 03:14 PM
Darn it. Thought I had this figured out.
Gotta run for now, so maybe later.
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Lone Howl
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posted November 03, 2014 03:19 PM
Nice buck! Great pics Lonny. Congrats to your son.
Mark
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DAA
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posted November 03, 2014 04:27 PM
That's awesome!
Had to click on them to see them, no idea why - looks right to me?
- DAA
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DAA
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posted November 03, 2014 04:28 PM
Trying one of them just for the heck of it.
Work?
If so, no idea why yours didn't. If not, no idea why not either!
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jimanaz
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posted November 03, 2014 04:53 PM
Darn nice buck!! Brutal to start out like that so young. I wish him luck over the years. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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CrossJ
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posted November 03, 2014 05:04 PM
Very nice Lonny.
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Leonard
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posted November 03, 2014 05:18 PM
YEAH, VERY NICE BUCK AND A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.
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Lonny
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posted November 03, 2014 06:46 PM
Okay, sorry about the mess there.
I had to dig up knockemdowns tutorial that he gave on how to link the photo. Once again, thanks knockem'.
It was an enjoyable few weekends looking for a buck. Like I said, I was really surprised at how much my wife got into it. I figured after going once or so she would lose interest. Then she said she wanted her own binos and needed some better clothing. By Thursday she would be asking if we were going that weekend...
Josh and I asked her if she would like to get a tag next year and she said it was way to nerve racking and didn't think she could ever stay calm enough to shoot something.
[ November 03, 2014, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: Lonny ]
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Paul Melching
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posted November 04, 2014 03:09 AM
Very nice!
Thanks for the pics. and story really cool to see your wife get into it , good family activity. something to share for a long time.
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KaBloomR
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posted November 04, 2014 06:59 AM
Thanks for sharing. That is a nice buck and what a great experience for your son to share with both of his parents.
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Lone Howl
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posted November 04, 2014 08:29 AM
Man, gorgeous country out there!
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knockemdown
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posted November 04, 2014 09:50 AM
Congrats to Josh & the entire Lonny clan!
Thanks for the post...
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Leonard
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posted November 04, 2014 10:02 AM
Yes, a very nice wholesome experience. Really gladdens the heart to see that kind of family stuff. (dang, Lonny you sure got a "Looker"!)
I looked at the initial post (administratively) and couldn't see anything wrong with it, but I know nothing about Photobucket so couldn't help. There are some people that bitch about Photobucket because they delete pics after a while. I don't know how that works, but as long as we have folks like Fred and fur and dirt to aid with the tech stuff, it's great.
Good hunting. El Bee
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ursus21
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posted November 04, 2014 10:32 AM
These are the kinds of posts that I like the best!
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booger
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posted November 04, 2014 01:40 PM
Kudos to your son, Lonny!
Those smiling faces are what it is all about!
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Dave Allen
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posted November 04, 2014 05:00 PM
Good deal. Thanks for posting Lonny. Congratulations to Josh & to Mom, for being involved with everything.
Funny, I have a young co-worker buddy, who was up in Winchester last weekend. Missed a buck Saturday, but took a doe Sunday.
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Lonny
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posted November 04, 2014 07:48 PM
Thanks for the kudos gentlemen. It really was a good time spent with family.
And what also made it nice was that for the time we were out, there was no talk of grades and upcoming assignments in school, what needs fixed on the house, what vehicle needs replaced next, or any of the myriad of mundane things that seem to dominate our everyday life.
All our focus and talk was about what we were seeing as we scanned the countryside, finding a buck, and what sounded best for supper. The simple, but good things in life.
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TOM64
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posted November 05, 2014 04:59 AM
Nothing better than spending time with family enjoying the things you love.
Great job, congrats!
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Leonard
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posted November 05, 2014 05:45 AM
Treasure the moment, Lonny.
Just to give you perspective, my daughter is 400 miles away, my son is in Colorado and my wife is at the National Cemetery in Riverside.
Enjoy and appreciate you time together. It goes by quickly.
Good hunting. El Bee
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