turkeyriver
PMA Member
Tears to an old man's eyes
That was quick DG, thanks. These bucks were both taken this past Sat. during our annual family bowhunt at the Stabbin Cabin of Bonker lore. I rattled in 4 bucks at once around 8a.m. Of course, the big one stayed out in the middle of the field with the ladies, but this guy was giving me such a show scraping and thrashing cedars, I couldn't resist. Plus, our annual hunts hadn't produced much in kills the last couple years, and it was time to break the ice. My shot wasn't the greatest, but he went down in sight so I must have hit an artery in there somewhere. By the time I got him cleaned out I had to run to attend a funeral, so the morning hunt was over. Afternoon rolled around and I sent my son to the timber reserve to hunt an obscure trail that runs around the rim of the hill. It's a stand where you see cruising bucks or nothing, so we were all in, so to speak. He texted me on the walk in,"Lots of deer moving, think I got in without spooking anything." About a half hour later he sent me a picture text of his buck and the celebrating began. He had to watch this guy approach for a couple minutes and made a perfect shot at 5 yards for a 50 yard recovery. I have to say tho, what made this hunt special was that it was my son's first deer since he was 15. He's now 23 and about to graduate from ISU with a degree in computer engineering. He spent a few years chasing other dreams and planning his escape from Iowa when he graduated. Luckily for me, the cabin, the hunting, and the time spent around the woodstove swapping lies, stories and discussing life with family and friends,( even the Bonker didn't scare him) brought him back around. Most of you guys are way younger than me, but I hope you can all experience someday what I got to this past weekend. When you clink beer bottles with your grownup son, or daughter, in toast to a successful hunt and time spent together it should bring tears to your old man eyes too. Good luck to all and please support the IBA.
That was quick DG, thanks. These bucks were both taken this past Sat. during our annual family bowhunt at the Stabbin Cabin of Bonker lore. I rattled in 4 bucks at once around 8a.m. Of course, the big one stayed out in the middle of the field with the ladies, but this guy was giving me such a show scraping and thrashing cedars, I couldn't resist. Plus, our annual hunts hadn't produced much in kills the last couple years, and it was time to break the ice. My shot wasn't the greatest, but he went down in sight so I must have hit an artery in there somewhere. By the time I got him cleaned out I had to run to attend a funeral, so the morning hunt was over. Afternoon rolled around and I sent my son to the timber reserve to hunt an obscure trail that runs around the rim of the hill. It's a stand where you see cruising bucks or nothing, so we were all in, so to speak. He texted me on the walk in,"Lots of deer moving, think I got in without spooking anything." About a half hour later he sent me a picture text of his buck and the celebrating began. He had to watch this guy approach for a couple minutes and made a perfect shot at 5 yards for a 50 yard recovery. I have to say tho, what made this hunt special was that it was my son's first deer since he was 15. He's now 23 and about to graduate from ISU with a degree in computer engineering. He spent a few years chasing other dreams and planning his escape from Iowa when he graduated. Luckily for me, the cabin, the hunting, and the time spent around the woodstove swapping lies, stories and discussing life with family and friends,( even the Bonker didn't scare him) brought him back around. Most of you guys are way younger than me, but I hope you can all experience someday what I got to this past weekend. When you clink beer bottles with your grownup son, or daughter, in toast to a successful hunt and time spent together it should bring tears to your old man eyes too. Good luck to all and please support the IBA.
Hardwood11
It is going to be a good fall!
Nice deer!
Crimson Arrows
Well-Known Member
Great post and great bucks. Very nice!
ReinertsonTaxidermy
Well-Known Member
Nice work men!!
turkeyriver
PMA Member
Thanks guys. Justin is really hoping to find a good job in Iowa. Sometimes there really is no place like home!
12pointWoody
Member
Nice deer fella's
Bill Hartzell
New Member
So cool. Way to get it done fellas.