Fall pictures

Heather took some amazing pictures of the girls this fall, check these out!

They sure are growing up fast.



Hunting continued.....

On November 20th during the Ohio youth season, I took Elena out for her very first shotgun hunt.  We joined up with another friend and his 12 year old daughter for a very exciting day for both the girls and the dads.  First thing in the morning Elena's friend busted a little spike with 20 gauge pump gun.  They hauled it away leaving Elena and I to continue the morning sit.  After seeing several deer without a good opportunity for a shot I decided to move a climbing tree stand I had in the area and I asked Elena to keep an eye out while I climbed the tree.  About ten feet up, Elena shushed me and I turned and looked and there was a small buck 25 yards away.  She raised her gun and without any assistance from me she put a killing shot on the deer.  It was awesome to witness from my elevated position while she accomplished everything I had tried to teach her all on her own.

Talk about an excited dad and daughter.  Heather and PJ came upto help us out and take pictures.

About a week later, my neighbor came upon a monster while out hunting and brought it down first thing in the morning.

This deer green scored 169 7/8, just under the requirement for the Pope and Young entry.

The hunting begins.....

Early October started our archery season, so I started out with a couple early season does.  Sorry about the gore, its just part of the job.

 

Later on, one of my good friends joined me on the property to take this little spike buck at 5 yards.

Another buddy of mine trumped us all with this 16 point bruiser that green scored 167 inches.  He took it with a recurve bow.  Very impressive!