I have a bad case of spring fever so I decided to enjoy the 57 degree temps today and take my boys on a little stumping/scouting hike today. The weather was perfect! I had a long sleeve shirt on and was comfortable. The property I'm hunting on is about 7 minutes from my house. I had my son Ben with me and as we were passing one of his friends house, we decided to stop and see if he wanted to join us. Steven has expressed an interest in shooting with us in the psat, but I think he was really surprised when we pull up with bows in hand, ready to have some fun. I must say that he shot really well for a first timer. I was really impressed with his natural ability, as I always am when I put a bow into a kids hand. Anyway my buddy EJ found a nice shed, we did some good shooting and had an all around blast. I couldn't think of a better way to kick off the coming of spring.
By the way, we are in the Hudson Valley about 20 miles south of Albany. You can see the Hudson River in the background.
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This is my 15 year old son, Ben. He gets to keep that hair because he stays in scouts and is on the Honor Roll.
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The one in the middle is Steven. He is well on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout and one heck of an archer. We're getting him his archery license for next season.
EJ is on the left. We work together everyday and I haven't seen him smile that much in a long time.
All 3 of these guys are like sons to me. I am a lucky man!
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Looks like you guys had a great time. I wish I could have gotten out to enjoy the nice weather in the woods by me but had to stay close to the house. I did get a bit of practice in the yard though.
Looks like fun guys. How did you do on your limit of stumps?
Where is the pic of the shed?
Great time...thanks for sharing.
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Looks like you guys had a great time :thumbsup:
Wish you guys were with us Drew. Maybe sometime we can do a 3d shoot somewhere between us.
looks like an AWESOME DAY, wish i could have joined ya!!
let the good times fly :thumbsup: :campfire:
Yes, Horatio, you are indeed blessed. Any carp in that pond?