Camped with the boys Monday - Wednesday. I got two does with Cherubim, the winged elm selfbow I just finished. The first doe was 110# and the second was 103#. The boys tracked both of them and did a fantastic job. What a great memory making time. Here are lots of pics.
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The second tacking job was tougher and in the fog. They did great (http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/th_IMG_1190.jpg) (http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/?action=view¤t=IMG_1190.jpg)
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Man that just looks like FUN! Congrats on the deer and the boys!
Can't wait till mine is old enough to tag along...
Very cool! Success in more ways than one for sure! :thumbsup:
Congratulations, on the bow, the hunt and the time with the boys. Looks like a great camp.
Good stuff!
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That is really great!! Good for you !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's a great weekend . congrats
Good job Ranger B. Memories forever. :clapper:
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Nothing like spending time with your son. Taking my 5 1/2 year old this weekend. Way to go!
Nothing better than fathers and their children spending time together in the great outdoors! God bless you Ranger and I thank you for your service :notworthy: !
Good stuff there. Congrats on the deer!
Brian
Great job!
Glenn
Thanks guys. It was a great experience for all. The boys really got a cool biology lesson as we field dressed. They really enjoyed seeing the organs in an animal that large.
Looks like a great time....good to see you active with the boys......that don't happen enough now days. :thumbsup:
I think it's great that you had your boys with you to experience this,well done,congrats. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Congrats on the does. Looks like your kids had a great time.
That was great. Looked like they were having a good time. One pic. came up 3x. Are you trying to tell us you are a culinary master as well as archery master :biglaugh:
Looks to be a great time had by all. Dad, the boys will remember the hunt forever.Very good stuff, thanks.
Congrats on a great hunt with your boys and 2 great does! I just recently watched your selfbow videos and wanted to say thanks. You did a great job explaining the process. :thumbsup: :clapper:
That 2nd pic from the top in your opening post looked like a passle of mischief right there!
What a cool thing to do with kids that age and get them started on the right track the right way!
Very cool!
Glad it was beneficial for you Fritz.
Thanks again guys. We had a blast.