First Buck

[nontyp]

Very proud of my 8 year old son on killing his first buck! It is youth season here in Kansas. It was a 95 degree day, but we were able to sneak within 150 yards with about 10 minutes of shooting light remaining. We use a Bog tripod and a 7mm-HT. I set up the tripod and set the gun up in the general direction of the deer. He clean missed the 1st shot. I worked the bolt for him, he settled in and touched off the 2nd shot. I heard the unmistakable SMACK, and the buck was dead in his tracks. Spot and stalk whitetail on public land. I think he’s hooked!

 

[jpc01101]

Congrats!! My 8 yo got his first whitetail with a crossbow. The buck fever was real! He didn’t stop shaking for 30 minutes LOL

 

[WildWill]

Who enjoyed themselves more? Congratulations to both of you!

 

[Sask hunter]

Congrats!

 

[kansasdad]

A stupendous first!

Congratulations to the both of you

 

[BlakeA]

Love it! Congrats!

 

[Pahoundsman]

Congrats, it’s something both of you will remember forever.

 

[sneakypete]

Congratulations, memories made right there!

 

[INMT]

Yes!

 

[nontyp]

Who enjoyed themselves more? Congratulations to both of you!

Yeah we were both excited. As many dads on here know, it is extremely hard to get a young kid set up for a shot, not to mention all the scouting and gear prep. Lots of things have to go right. We were fortunate to get a good opportunity.

 

[CouesKelly]

Congrats!! Awesome job to both of you!

 

[jvanhoy]

Congrats! Man I miss those days.

 

[pabearhunter]

Congratulations

 

[Elkmagnet]

Thats a very cool dad moment and congratulations to the up and coming hunter!

 

[Treeshark]

That is the perfect first buck. Nice job @nontyp, congrats to you and your son

 

[Hunting Wife]

That’s some good shooting for one so young. Way to go boys! Congratulations!

 

[mdhunter]

I always remember my second son’s first buck. He shot him at about 30 yards. When I checked the rifle to make sure it was unloaded I noticed the scope was at 15 power . He must have started at the top of the back and worked his was down, lol.

Congrats to your son!

 

[Salmonchaser]

What a great day. Well done.

 

[schmalts]

Excellent!

 

[GoDawgs1266]

Congrats! What a memory