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Title: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 01:24:00 PM: I switched to Trad in 08" but didn't join here till 09", a lot has happened between then and now and I will share some photos of what the journey has looked like.

This was my setup my first year, 08"......

Ben Pearson Colt 45# @ 28"

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/08%20rub%20and%20bow.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/08%20rub%20and%20bow.jpg.html)

First trad harvest....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/P1050766-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/P1050766-1.jpg.html)

I was Hooked!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/P1050770.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/P1050770.jpg.html)

Small but so gratifying!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/P1050772.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/P1050772.jpg.html)

Second Trad Harvest, Really Hooked!!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/aug-septpicsatpapas019.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/aug-septpicsatpapas019.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Copyof137_137.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Copyof137_137.jpg.html)

Good Friends to enjoy it with!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/170_170.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/170_170.jpg.html)

And a son who thought it was pretty cool as well.

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/184_184-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/184_184-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 01:26:00 PM: After that season I sold my compounds, it was Trad Only for me :campfire:

Lots more to come over the next couple of days :campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Pine on July 26, 2016, 01:34:00 PM: Nice , thanks for sharing . :archer:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: DennyK on July 26, 2016, 01:45:00 PM: SWEET! Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Denny
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: CoachBGriff on July 26, 2016, 01:58:00 PM: Awesome! These kinds of posts are incredibly welcome this time of year!

I'm ready for some deer hunting :archer2:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: shoes on July 26, 2016, 02:42:00 PM: The smile says it all!
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Post by: cacciatore on July 26, 2016, 02:54:00 PM: Awesome
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Post by: Shadowhnter on July 26, 2016, 03:07:00 PM: Living proof, to take deer,,,,all you need is a simple stick, an arrow, and some skill. No cables,wheels, ....you know..
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: BRITTMAN on July 26, 2016, 03:16:00 PM: That is a Hoss of a Buck ! Thats for sharing your journey .
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 03:56:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by BRITTMAN:
That is a Hoss of a Buck ! Thats for sharing your journey .
Yep, 212 field dressed :archer:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/180_180.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/180_180.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 03:59:00 PM: My oldest boy David was showing interest in shooting so I set him up with a PVC bow....

Looks like hes in for doing it the hard way....

Shooting a stick bow AND hes a Cubs fan :goldtooth:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: CRM_95 on July 26, 2016, 04:02:00 PM: Great thread!! I'll be following for sure. Looking forward to the rest!!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Tim Nuss on July 26, 2016, 04:02:00 PM: Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
I hope you will always continue to share your adventures with us. It is great to see your family involvement in your hunting. That is our future. Thank you.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 04:15:00 PM: Keeping pests out of the garden....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/09bunnie-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/09bunnie-1.jpg.html)

And this guy showed up the summer of 09" got me fired up for the fall,
We called him "Supper Brow" :thumbsup:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/7409trailcam001.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/7409trailcam001.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/10309pics020.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/10309pics020.jpg.html)

David just loved to shoot!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Bunckhouse005.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Bunckhouse005.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Bunckhouse007.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Bunckhouse007.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Bunckhouse010.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Bunckhouse010.jpg.html)

And he was showing his younger brother how it was done!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Bunckhouse006.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Bunckhouse006.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 04:17:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Tim Nuss:
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
I hope you will always continue to share your adventures with us. It is great to see your family involvement in your hunting. That is our future. Thank you.
Good to hear from you Tim :thumbsup:

Lots more to share :campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: maxwell on July 26, 2016, 05:43:00 PM: Very nice, love the kids shooting.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: ron w on July 26, 2016, 06:11:00 PM: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Rob DiStefano on July 26, 2016, 06:33:00 PM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Longbowlogan on July 26, 2016, 06:35:00 PM: Good start to a great thread! I'll be watching this one, good luck this season!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Jayrod on July 26, 2016, 06:55:00 PM: Very nice ben!! I will be tuned in I also started my trad journey in 08'how cool
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: HARL on July 26, 2016, 07:27:00 PM: Great Stuff !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: ronp on July 26, 2016, 08:42:00 PM: Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Possum Head on July 26, 2016, 08:42:00 PM: Great stuff indeed.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: David Mitchell on July 26, 2016, 08:42:00 PM: That young man has excellent form already. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: J. Cook on July 26, 2016, 09:22:00 PM: What a great start to a thread!!! :campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: jsweka on July 26, 2016, 09:45:00 PM: Great thread, Ben.
I know what your most recent trad harvest is, but won't spoil your story for others ;)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Homey88 on July 26, 2016, 09:49:00 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: KAZ on July 26, 2016, 09:50:00 PM: Very nice Ben, relivin history with a good friend :campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Michael Arnette on July 26, 2016, 09:50:00 PM: Ben thanks for sharing! I remember these posts from years ago!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 10:12:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by jsweka:
Great thread, Ben.
I know what your most recent trad harvest is, but won't spoil your story for others ;)
Bear with me John, I'll get there :goldtooth:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 26, 2016, 10:14:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by KAZ:
Very nice Ben, relivin history with a good friend :campfire:
Lots of memories are coming back as I file through the pics, we've been on a couple of blood trails over the last 8 years :archer:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Eric Sprick on July 26, 2016, 10:43:00 PM: Great stuff! Thanks :thumbsup:

Eric
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Post by: Carpdaddy on July 26, 2016, 10:52:00 PM: Hungry for more!! Good stuff.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: KAZ on July 26, 2016, 11:12:00 PM: quote:
Originally posted by 23feetupandhappy:

quote:
Originally posted by KAZ:
Very nice Ben, relivin history with a good friend :saywhat:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Steve Jr on July 27, 2016, 12:20:00 AM: Great thread :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: shankspony on July 27, 2016, 12:27:00 AM: "Second trad harvest"..... I Cant tell you what naughty word escaped my lips, but really impressive Buck.
Great thread, going to continue to watch with interest.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Friend on July 27, 2016, 06:54:00 AM: The traditional often provides a fulfillment with multiple branches which touch many and sometimes as many as white oak acorns hit the ground.

Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 11:20:00 AM: My new rig for 09" would be a Shakespeare that my father in law had above his shop.....

50# at 28"

Getting some practice in while shed hunting that spring :archer2:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/0312001543.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/0312001543.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_7718.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_7718.jpg.html)

Heres a couple shots of it in action throughout the fall...

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/101009weekendscenery007.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/101009weekendscenery007.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/101009weekendscenery011.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/101009weekendscenery011.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/101009weekendscenery022.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/101009weekendscenery022.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/101009weekendscenery021.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/101009weekendscenery021.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/10-24-09fallcolors017.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/10-24-09fallcolors017.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 11:30:00 AM: This is our Bunkhouse....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Bunkhouse029.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Bunkhouse029.jpg.html)

The view from the window....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/10-24-09fallcolors014.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/10-24-09fallcolors014.jpg.html)

And this where the weapon of choice hangs, patiently waiting to be taken on an adventure!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/10-24-09fallcolors016.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/10-24-09fallcolors016.jpg.html)

And from the treestand you can see the wood smoke drifting from the chimney on those cool mornings inviting you back inside for a cup of :campfire:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/10-24-09fallcolors018.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/10-24-09fallcolors018.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 12:45:00 PM: Halloween night "Supper Brow" pushed a doe by my stand at 7 yards and I made good on it :archer:

He tipped over in 40 yards :jumper:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_8366.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_8366.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_8364.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_8364.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_8372.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_8372.jpg.html)

I know I shot a doe that fall but I cant seem to find the pic... :dunno:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 12:48:00 PM: It turns out that Supper Brow was Supper Wide as well :scared:

21 1/2" on the inside :eek:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 01:06:00 PM: After the 09" season I was pretty sure that I was Trad for life and decided that I wanted a bow that would fit me a little better.
The search ended when I found a 56" Black Widow PTF 47# @28" :thumbsup:

Shes a sweet shooter :archer2:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/BlackWidowwithquiver004.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/BlackWidowwithquiver004.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/full%20draw%20pics.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/full%20draw%20pics.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/bigrub2010.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/bigrub2010.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Mark R on July 27, 2016, 01:11:00 PM: nothing like big healthy midwest white tails, you can dine for quite a while on them beauties.
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Post by: CRM_95 on July 27, 2016, 01:52:00 PM: Nice bucks and great pics. Love this thread!!
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Post by: maineac on July 27, 2016, 01:58:00 PM: Great journey, thanks for sharing. You have accumulated some nice nice trophies and great memories. Looking forward to the rest.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 03:27:00 PM: The next summer my boys found they joy of shooting Frogs!!

Man did this every light the fire in them!!!!

Davids first frog...

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest008.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest008.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest006.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest006.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest001.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest001.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest005.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/FathersdayDavidsfirstharvest005.jpg.html)

Opening day doe of 10"

Brought David along for his first blood trail!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2010openerdoe004.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2010openerdoe004.jpg.html)

David commented as I was gutting her " oh, I see the sausage" as I was pulling the guts out :biglaugh:

We had a quick teaching moment.......

He took it upon himself to keep the flies away!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2010openerdoe005.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2010openerdoe005.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2010openerdoe006.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2010openerdoe006.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 27, 2016, 03:35:00 PM: A couple of weeks later I took him out with me for the first itme....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/davidsfirsthunt006.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/davidsfirsthunt006.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/davidsfirsthunt004.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/davidsfirsthunt004.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dandbinthetree.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dandbinthetree.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/davidsfirsthunt008.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/davidsfirsthunt008.jpg.html)

Too much excitement for a little boy.....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/davidsfirsthunt011.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/davidsfirsthunt011.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/davidsfirsthunt009.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/davidsfirsthunt009.jpg.html)

Right at dark I heard some noise and seen a coon walking by our stand so I woke him up so he could see it, he said "shoot it Papa" :goldtooth:

With him looking over my shoulder I shot him!

Our first hunt together and it was a memorable one that we will never forget!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/davidsfirsthunt012.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/davidsfirsthunt012.jpg.html)
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Post by: Arrowcraft on July 27, 2016, 04:26:00 PM: Fantastic story line and you just have to so happy to see your boys share the love of the bow !Show stopper of buck also I might add !

---------Black Wolf 68"57#@28"--------
------------Tall Tines 60" 52&45#@28"------
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Post by: pete p on July 27, 2016, 08:24:00 PM: love it! youll look back on these yrs as some of the best in your life!
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Post by: KAZ on July 27, 2016, 09:44:00 PM: quote:
Originally posted by 23feetupandhappy:

David commented as I was gutting her " oh, I see the sausage" as I was pulling the guts out :pray: :goldtooth:
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Post by: Homey88 on July 27, 2016, 10:21:00 PM: Great thread!
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Post by: Stump73 on July 27, 2016, 11:13:00 PM: Keepem comin!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 09:34:00 AM: quote:
Originally posted by KAZ:

quote:
Originally posted by 23feetupandhappy:

David commented as I was gutting her " oh, I see the sausage" as I was pulling the guts out :thumbsup:
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Post by: beemann on July 28, 2016, 09:40:00 AM: Very nice always enjoyed your posts.
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 12:29:00 PM: January 10th Pheasant Hunt....

If I recall it was 10 degrees and windy :help:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/phesanthunt2010027.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/phesanthunt2010027.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/phesanthunt2010012.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/phesanthunt2010012.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/phesanthunt2010013.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/phesanthunt2010013.jpg.html)

We all had shots but the thunder stick brought down the only bird of the day...

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/phesanthunt2010017.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/phesanthunt2010017.jpg.html)

My brother and I

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/phesanthunt2010033.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/phesanthunt2010033.jpg.html)
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 12:37:00 PM: Fall of 11"

David and I out for a hunt....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/bigrub2011davidshuntandsquirrel012.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/bigrub2011davidshuntandsquirrel012.jpg.html)

No deer sightings but a beautiful night with my boy!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/bigrub2011davidshuntandsquirrel016.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/bigrub2011davidshuntandsquirrel016.jpg.html)

Good sign found but your two of unfilled buck tag...

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/bigrub2011davidshuntandsquirrel030.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/bigrub2011davidshuntandsquirrel030.jpg.html)

This doe didn't go far, David help track her...

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2011squwacreekdoe004.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2011squwacreekdoe004.jpg.html)

Just love his smile in this one :goldtooth:

My brother got in on the action with Trad Gear and took this Huge Doe :eek:
Look at the head on that thing!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Picture107.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Picture107.jpg.html)
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 01:00:00 PM: That winter we went on a TG Pheasant Hunt in Southern Illinois.....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_0909_0016-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_0909_0016-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1104_0099-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1104_0099-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_0966_0030-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_0966_0030-1.jpg.html)

He aims....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Copyofdsc_0888_0008-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Copyofdsc_0888_0008-1.jpg.html)

He shoots, but its low and back.....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Copyofdsc_0889_0009-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Copyofdsc_0889_0009-1.jpg.html)

I did connect but it was on a bird that had flushed to a tree and I shot it straight up at about 12 yards....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1139_0114-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1139_0114-1.jpg.html)
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Post by: CRM_95 on July 28, 2016, 01:37:00 PM: Those are some BIG does y'all have up there!!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 04:14:00 PM: This is a sequence that is sooooo cool.....
Not sure of the fellas name but hes a TG member.

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1056_0058-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1056_0058-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1057_0059-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1057_0059-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1060_0062-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1060_0062-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1061_0063-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1061_0063-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1058_0060-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1058_0060-1.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 04:16:00 PM: (http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1063_0065-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1063_0065-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1064_0066-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1064_0066-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1065_0067-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1065_0067-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1066_0068-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1066_0068-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1067_0069-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1067_0069-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1070_0072-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1070_0072-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1072_0074-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1072_0074-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1078_0125-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1078_0125-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 28, 2016, 04:18:00 PM: (http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1085_0080-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1085_0080-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1086_0081-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1086_0081-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1092_0087-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1092_0087-1.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/dsc_1099_0094-1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/dsc_1099_0094-1.jpg.html)

The last bird of the day and the only one taken out of the air :clapper:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 08:51:00 AM: You got to love it when your wife sends you a pic like this :thumbsup:
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Post by: fujimo on July 29, 2016, 09:33:00 AM: very cool- you are truly blessed my friend!!!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 10:01:00 AM: Stumping with my boy....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2012burnandStumpHunt043.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2012burnandStumpHunt043.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2012burnandStumpHunt039.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2012burnandStumpHunt039.jpg.html)

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(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2012burnandStumpHunt036.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2012burnandStumpHunt036.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/2012burnandStumpHunt064.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/2012burnandStumpHunt064.jpg.html)

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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 10:06:00 AM: The Summer the boys became infamous Frog Killers........

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/shrooms7.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/shrooms7.jpg.html)

This day is still the highlight of conversations....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012036.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012036.jpg.html)

David was on fire!!!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012032.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012032.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mothers%20Day%20Frogs%20and%204th%20turkey%20season%202012%20048.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mothers%20Day%20Frogs%20and%204th%20turkey%20season%202012%20048.jpg.html)

William was giving it his best go....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012034.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012034.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012040.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012040.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 10:10:00 AM: (http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012030.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012030.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012033.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012033.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012028.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012028.jpg.html)

He took 6 arrows and after each frog was shoot he would stick the frog to the ground with the arrow, after it was all done there were 6 Very Nice frogs stuck to the ground!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012056.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012056.jpg.html)

One of my all time favorite pics!!!!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mothers%20Day%20Frogs%20and%204th%20turkey%20season%202012%20051.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mothers%20Day%20Frogs%20and%204th%20turkey%20season%202012%20051.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012053.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MothersDayFrogsand4thturkeyseason2012053.jpg.html)
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Post by: Homey88 on July 29, 2016, 11:31:00 AM: Great post! Really neat that your children are involved! You are going to add to all those memories! Loving this post!
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Post by: NEB on July 29, 2016, 11:36:00 AM: Thanks for sharing this! I really need to take more pictures.
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Post by: varmint101 on July 29, 2016, 12:23:00 PM: That's great! And to start the new journey with your son in archery, how fun! Congrats on it all!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 01:06:00 PM: David got a Madog Pup for his Birthday and William got the fiberglass bow....

But we teased him first with socks and underwear :biglaugh:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/birthdaybow001.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/birthdaybow001.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/birthdaybow003.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/birthdaybow003.jpg.html)

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(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/birthdaybow011.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/birthdaybow011.jpg.html)

Oh ya!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/birthdaybow022.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/birthdaybow022.jpg.html)
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 01:07:00 PM: Testing out the new bows....

All three of us are in the Goodies :thumbsup:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/All%203%20in%20the%20goodies.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/All%203%20in%20the%20goodies.jpg.html)
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Post by: amicus on July 29, 2016, 01:18:00 PM: Awesome!! Thanks for sharing. You have a great family and that only comes from GREAT Parents and a lot of prayers.

Time goes by very fast my little boy is 14 yrs old now. Doesn't shoot the bow much but still likes to go hunting with me.

God Bless

Gilbert
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Post by: northener on July 29, 2016, 01:59:00 PM: Great thread. You and your family are living rich beyond measure.
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 03:24:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by amicus:
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing. You have a great family and that only comes from GREAT Parents and a lot of prayers.

Time goes by very fast my little boy is 14 yrs old now. Doesn't shoot the bow much but still likes to go hunting with me.

God Bless

Gilbert
I hear ya Gilbert, need to learn to enjoy every moment :pray:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 03:54:00 PM: 2012 was a tough year of hunting for me.....

Several animals wounded and lost, it rocked my confidence...............

November 17th 2012 my buddy Kaz shot his best buck to date...

This is his story...

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=123089;p=1

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_2910.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_2910.jpg.html)

A day Ill never forget :readit: :thumbsup:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/image-2.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/image-2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 04:03:00 PM: (http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-6.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-6.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-7.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-7.jpg.html)

Two Buddies killed their biggest bucks to date on back to back days :goldtooth:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_2460.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_2460.jpg.html)
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on July 29, 2016, 04:12:00 PM: Always sweeter when you get to share something like this with a friend!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_2541.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_2541.jpg.html)

Picking them up from the Taxidermist :goldtooth:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-20.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-20.jpg.html)
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Post by: KAZ on July 29, 2016, 09:05:00 PM: Takes me right back.... Praise God for these wonderful blessings & memories :notworthy: Carry on my friend... :campfire:
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Post by: Homey88 on July 29, 2016, 09:20:00 PM: Wow! Those are two great buck!
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Post by: Buckeye1977 on July 29, 2016, 09:41:00 PM: Absolutely love reading these kinds of threads! That's what it's all about"The Journey"! Even sweeter though when you can knock down some beautiful bucks like those. It's great to spend time outdoors with friends and family. Looking forward to reading more!

Nick
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Post by: Altiman94 on July 30, 2016, 12:12:00 AM: Great thread, Ben!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Bill Turner on July 30, 2016, 01:24:00 PM: Simply a great post. Thanks for sharing. :campfire:
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on July 31, 2016, 04:13:00 AM: Have David send me his resume and bio sheet, I think he has the good mettle to be a member of the worlds most elite fighting force the F. R. O. G team, Supreme Leader out.
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Post by: KyStickbow on July 31, 2016, 11:17:00 AM: Wow...what a great thread!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Matty on July 31, 2016, 04:08:00 PM: Nice thread man! Love the pics with the kids!
:thumbsup:
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Post by: J. Cook on August 01, 2016, 08:34:00 AM: what's next.... Keep the great pics and stories coming! :notworthy:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 08:54:00 AM: quote:
Originally posted by J. Cook:
what's next.... Keep the great pics and stories coming! :thumbsup:

Stay tuned :campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 09:03:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
Have David send me his resume and bio sheet, I think he has the good mettle to be a member of the worlds most elite fighting force the F. R. O. G team, Supreme Leader out.
Ill have David start writing one up......

How should he address you?

Mr. Supreme Leader, Dearest Sir Supreme Leader or just John :goldtooth:
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Post by: goingoldskool on August 01, 2016, 10:07:00 AM: Ben,
I don't like skipping out on church either, but I'd rather be in the woods thinking of God than in church thinking about hunting...

Good luck, shoot straight and God Bless,

Rodd
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on August 01, 2016, 10:25:00 AM: Ben,

By this time all should know it's Sir! Captain Sir! As not only am I the Supreme Leader but hold the rank of F. R. O. G team Captain.

The last recruit Johnny "Deadeye" Kinard failed to address me properly and has had points deducted from his first orientation mission. Time will tell if he make the team.

Now your son David has already proven he's a deadly shot by the evidences of those surveillance pictures. And his tally was more than "Deadeyes" in spite of the fact he had the added advantage of nighttime coverage
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 10:35:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by goingoldskool:
Ben,
I don't like skipping out on church either, but I'd rather be in the woods thinking of God than in church thinking about hunting...

Good luck, shoot straight and God Bless,

Rodd
Amen Brother :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 10:36:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
Ben,

By this time all should know it's Sir! Captain Sir! As not only am I the Supreme Leader but hold the rank of F. R. O. G team Captain.

The last recruit Johnny "Deadeye" Kinard failed to address me properly and has had points deducted from his first orientation mission. Time will tell if he make the team.

Now your son David has already proven he's a deadly shot by the evidences of those surveillance pictures. And his tally was more than "Deadeyes" in spite of the fact he had the added advantage of nighttime coverage
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 11:04:00 AM: Another Frog outing.....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/Easter%20Frog%20Hunt%20002.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Easter%20Frog%20Hunt%20002.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/Easter%20Frog%20Hunt%20001.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Easter%20Frog%20Hunt%20001.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/Easter%20Frog%20Hunt%20007.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Easter%20Frog%20Hunt%20007.jpg.html)

Turkey outing....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/Mothers%20Day%20Frogs%20and%204th%20turkey%20season%202012%20005.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Mothers%20Day%20Frogs%20and%204th%20turkey%20season%202012%20005.jpg.html)

And when no turkeys show up things can get a little goofy in the blind :biglaugh:

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 11:15:00 AM: We make it out to NW Montana a couple times a year to see family and when it happens to be summer time we like to do a stump shoot....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20001.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20001.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20016.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20016.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20022.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20022.jpg.html)

Another one of my favorite photots....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20045.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MT%20stump%20shoot%20and%20Little%20horse%20trip%20045.jpg.html)

Yet another successful frog outing...

Williams first frog :thumbsup:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-43.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-43.jpg.html)

William doing his best impression of
"Chief Pillow Head" :biglaugh:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-41.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-41.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 12:09:00 PM: Fall of 2013 was Williams first time in the tree with me.....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-23.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-23.jpg.html)

We spotted a doe and fawn but didn't get a shot, great time in the tree with my boy!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-27.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-27.jpg.html)

David had his turn as well....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-26.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-26.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 12:17:00 PM: Took this big oll Mama that fall.....
The Kids helped track her :thumbsup:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_3041.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_3041.jpg.html)

I hunted hard that fall but no buck....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/photo-24.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/photo-24.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 12:43:00 PM: Local 3D shoot......

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 02:23:00 PM: Radom Bowhunting pics....

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One of my favorite spots.......

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-32.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-32.jpg.html)

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Awesome sunrise out of that tree......

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Early Season;

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Late Season;

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3183.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3183.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 02:34:00 PM: Couple more....

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(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_46.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_46.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo5-2.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo5-2.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1-2.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1-2.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-49.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-49.jpg.html)

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(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/MT2012Thadscamera687_zps5639443b.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/MT2012Thadscamera687_zps5639443b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: J. Cook on August 01, 2016, 06:11:00 PM: Best thread in months!!!!!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 08:53:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by J. Cook:
Best thread in months!!!!!
It's been fun putting this together!

:campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: hitman on August 01, 2016, 09:13:00 PM: Your caption at the bottom says it all for you. Looks like a fantastic family and you are teaching them the right way. I started at about the same age as your boys with my dad and loved every minute that I spent with him until his passing. God bless you and yours.
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 01, 2016, 09:38:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by hitman:
Your caption at the bottom says it all for you. Looks like a fantastic family and you are teaching them the right way. I started at about the same age as your boys with my dad and loved every minute that I spent with him until his passing. God bless you and yours.
By Gods Grace and Mercy :campfire:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: KAZ on August 02, 2016, 07:36:00 AM: :campfire: :coffee:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 02, 2016, 09:35:00 AM: Fall of 2014

Took my first Whitetail off the ground....

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Small but boy it was fun!

Boys helping out with making meat.....

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 02, 2016, 09:38:00 AM: Another Big Mama....

One of the most rewarding hunts over the last couple years, heart shot her at 27 yards, watched her tip over in 40 :thumbsup:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-6.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-6.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1-7.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1-7.jpg.html)

It will be a hunt that will stick with me for a long time :archer:
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 02, 2016, 02:19:00 PM: November 15th Snow Storm Buck....

Snowing to beat the band when I grunted this guy in.....

Where he was standing....

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His view....

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The arrow....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-48.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-48.jpg.html)

One Happy Hunter....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-47.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-47.jpg.html)

It was really coming down after I shot him so I was concerned about the blood trail....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-50.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-50.jpg.html)

But he was right where I last seen him, thank you LORD!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_2482.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_2482.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_2507.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_2507.jpg.html)

Extra Special to share it with my Brothers!!!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_2509.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_2509.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 02, 2016, 04:50:00 PM: The boys and I getting after it!

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 02, 2016, 04:59:00 PM: Another MT stump shoot....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_33.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_33.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6898.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6898.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6919.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6919.jpg.html)

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Lunch time!

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: Tsalt on August 02, 2016, 05:08:00 PM: Awesome journey Ben! Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 11:55:00 AM: October 15 2015

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7691.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7691.jpg.html)

The boys and my brother help track him up....

He only went about 65 yards!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7697.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7697.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_0449.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_0449.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/DSC_0472.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/DSC_0472.jpg.html)

Big oll Body!!!

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 11:57:00 AM: Got a chance to take my Blessing out with me one night, no dear sightings but good to be out with her!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7720.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7720.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 12:05:00 PM: Took David out for ground blind hunt....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_1.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_1.jpg.html)

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this little guy came by right before dark and David got to witness his first deer being shot, pretty cool night for both of us :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 12:08:00 PM: Then with a bonus buck tag in my pocket I took this guy on the last night of our hunt right at dark.....

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 12:12:00 PM: With one antlerless tag left in my pocket I tried a spot that hadn't been hunted much on our farm and scored on this nice doe....

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7935.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7935.jpg.html)

As I found her....

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First time iv taken 4 deer in one year with my bow :archer:

Thank you Lord for Providing for us :pray:

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 12:26:00 PM: This Christmas we switched equipment around, new Madog Pup for Willy, Anna got Williams bow and David and Willy got quivers for their bows...

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(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8222.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8222.jpg.html)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9362.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9362.jpg.html)

Should be set for a while, but then theres Emma..... :goldtooth:

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Title: Re: 7 Years,1000 Posts, 1 Fantastic Journey >>-----> ( Final post on page 8 )
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 12:39:00 PM: Iowa's Traditional Bowhunters Shoot over Memorial Day....

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We had a great time!!!!!
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Post by: jamesh76 on August 03, 2016, 12:41:00 PM: excellent thread and pictures. Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 03, 2016, 12:45:00 PM: That brings us to my latest Adventure....

Trad Gang Bear Quest 10!

What a great time with a bunch of great guys!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/IMG_0218.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/IMG_0218.jpg.html)

Took this bear on the 6th night, couldn't have been happier!!!!!

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p443/BEH160/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0238.jpg) (http://s347.photobucket.com/user/BEH160/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0238.jpg.html)

Well that brings us up to date.
Trad Gang is a great place to learn all sorts of things, to share hunts and enjoy this journey with like minded folks, Thanks to all that make this site happen every day :thumbsup:

:campfire:

Ben
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Post by: ron w on August 03, 2016, 01:11:00 PM: :clapper: :clapper: The pictures with the kids...........PRICELESS !!!!
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Post by: wooddamon1 on August 03, 2016, 01:32:00 PM: Cool stuff, thanks for sharing! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: CRM_95 on August 03, 2016, 01:42:00 PM: This was a great thread!! Thanks for taking us along and good luck this fall.
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Post by: J. Cook on August 03, 2016, 01:55:00 PM: Absolutely awesome!!! Ben...I hate to tell you, but 2015 is going to be tough to top! LOL

Great pics of the kids - looks like you have a lot of very fun years and memories ahead of you!
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Post by: KAZ on August 03, 2016, 05:27:00 PM: Great pics & memories :thumbsup:

Glad we've been able to share the journey for so many years, looking forward to many more :notworthy:
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Post by: azhunter on August 03, 2016, 09:15:00 PM: Great post. Really enjoyed the journey.
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Post by: Homey88 on August 03, 2016, 10:19:00 PM: Great post! Really enjoyed you taking us along on your journey! You are a big buck killer my friend!!!
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Post by: Roadkill on August 03, 2016, 10:31:00 PM: Nicely done
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Post by: Captain*Kirk on August 03, 2016, 10:33:00 PM: Ben, just read this all the way through. Outstanding write-up and pictures, and you are raising that family right, the way the Good Lord intended. Thanks for such a heart-warming journey!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 04, 2016, 09:07:00 AM: Thanks Fellas, always fun to gather around a fire and share hunting stories :thumbsup:

Is it October yet :archer:
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Post by: Buckeye1977 on August 04, 2016, 11:32:00 AM: It will be here before you know it!
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Post by: Tom Phillips on August 05, 2016, 11:07:00 PM: Ben,
What a Tremendously COOL thread.EXCELLENT photos & story.SOME awesome critters TOO !!
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Post by: Matty on August 06, 2016, 12:21:00 AM: Awesome thread brother! :clapper:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 07, 2016, 04:27:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Tom Phillips:
Ben,
What a Tremendously COOL thread.EXCELLENT photos & story.SOME awesome critters TOO !!
Thanks Tom :thumbsup:

Let me know about that sign you were wanting!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 07, 2016, 04:28:00 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Matty:
Awesome thread brother! :campfire:
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Post by: shoes on August 07, 2016, 04:38:00 PM: One of my favorite threads of all time! I know many people that allow there love for hunting to interfere with God and family. You sir should be a great example to many! Thank you.
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 07, 2016, 07:54:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by shoes:
One of my favorite threads of all time! I know many people that allow there love for hunting to interfere with God and family. You sir should be a great example to many! Thank you.
Thanks Mark!

Although I hear what you are saying, I would like to make a disclaimer!

Iv shown the "High Lights" of my journey over the last 8 years, but that's Only the high lights, there were plenty of lows.....
I enjoy the interaction and complements over my journey but the Praise belongs to my Lord! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: tarponnut on August 09, 2016, 09:31:00 AM: Great thread! Man, even spike bucks are BIG in Iowa!
I used to live there but now I guess I'm just used to seeing south Florida mini-deer.
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Post by: KAZ on August 10, 2016, 12:11:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by tarponnut:
Great thread! Man, even spike bucks are BIG in Iowa!
I used to live there but now I guess I'm just used to seeing south Florida mini-deer.
Tarponnut - I was waiting for Ben to reply. You are very perceptive. That indeed was a large Spike for Iowa. It was not our typical "spike"... Ben & I were on a management hunt together and I remember him telling me he shot a spike. When we reached the end of the trail, I remember saying "wow, that's actually a buck" knowing it was an older animal and not the typical "cigarette head" spike you might find roaming around. Though our "spikes" are probably larger than Florida mini-deer, this one is not typical of the spikes we have running around.... :goldtooth:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on August 10, 2016, 01:48:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by KAZ:

Quote
Originally posted by tarponnut:
Great thread! Man, even spike bucks are BIG in Iowa!
I used to live there but now I guess I'm just used to seeing south Florida mini-deer.
Tarponnut - I was waiting for Ben to reply. You are very perceptive. That indeed was a large Spike for Iowa. It was not our typical "spike"... Ben & I were on a management hunt together and I remember him telling me he shot a spike. When we reached the end of the trail, I remember saying "wow, that's actually a buck" knowing it was an older animal and not the typical "cigarette head" spike you might find roaming around. Though our "spikes" are probably larger than Florida mini-deer, this one is not typical of the spikes we have running around.... :goldtooth: [/b]
Id forgotten about that, :confused:

Iv defiantly shot smaller deer then that one, mighty tasty :goldtooth: