[handi243]

Ny son got his first deer on Sat. it was a small spike but meat in the freezer!!!
He was using a marlin 446 30 30 and hornady ammo the shot was at about 65 yrds.

 

[hillbill]

well good deal! that thing looks delicous also!

 

[lon371]

Congrats. Tell him antlers do not taste as good as backstraps

Lonny

 

[LanceR]

Congratulations to both of you.

Lance

 

[Siskiyou]

I am sure that it is a happy event for son and dad.

 

[land_owner]

My first deer was a spike, very much like that. After nearly 20 years it remains the TROPHY of my life and I can recount the bold colors of Fall that associated that event along with the wasps, the tree stand "anomalies" through which I persevered, and the exhilaration after pulling the trigger. Like his first love, this is one event that will NEVER fade. Congratulations.

 

[spruce]

Congrats - it's a trophy for sure! There'll be some nice tender steaks in that one.

That first deer is a memory you never forget. Can still recall every detail of the morning I shot my first one.

 

[handi243]

it was great he was so happy we headed out with the deer in the back and he turned to me and said " i feel kind of bad about taking his life" i said but he is going to feed our family. He was ok after that. I dont think he has let go of the brass yet.

 

[KAYR1]

Congrats to both of you! Wonderful story. My ]7ar old and I Shot a smallish buck on Sunday. I would not have shot him if he didnt say "Dad, who cares how many points it has, it is so good to eat"...From the mouths of babes.

 

[land_owner]

I don't think he has let go of the brass yet.

**** Yes! It is just like that! I can relate. I have the case from the first round I ever shot (as an adult) at my own property from my own gun (a 30-30 Winchester) that has a piece of paper stuck down its throat with the original date and time inscribed. I refer to it infrequently and get that same old thrill when I remember.

 

[spikehorn]

Memories for a life time. My sons first was a spike horn. He will never forget it and niether will I. Congrats to both of you!

 

[surehuntsalot]

congrats to the young man

 

[lady_hunter]

Congrats to your son!

 

[tacklebury]

Very cool! Congrats to him.