Best hunt of 2007, wish I hadn't missed it
I missed my first hunting season in over 15 years this year, due to an overseas deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bad part of it was, it was the hunting season I have been looking forward to since my son was born, his first hunt as an Idaho licensed big game hunter. He has been doing great on ducks and small game for a couple years, but this was "the year", what father does not dream of chasing deer and elk with his son ( if they don't, they should ). Lucky for me and Dakota, I am blessed with great friends. Leonard took my little guy out, three times, and although they saw some bucks, this "trophy doe" finally put a smile on Dakota's face. Looks like I will miss the 2008 archery season as well, but I am already planning deer and elk rifle hunts with Dakota in ID and a trip to SD for pheasants. Many thanks to you guys at HUNT TALK, I walked the mountains of the west vicariously this year through your posts and photos.