Today it warmed up to the mid 20's which felt great as yesterday was very cold here in Wisconsin. The boys an I decided to take advantage of the "warmth" and go for a stump shoot.
We started in a valley that doesn't get very much light and still held some snow, overall the winter has been pretty mild here.
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After a few shots in the valley we started to climb up and up until we reached a beautiful limestone outcropping. There was a perfect tree to catch our breath on, then we did a little more shooting.
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awesome pics, looks like a great time!
We decided to grab a drink and have a snack, it looks like we weren't the only ones to have a snack here.
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After our break we worked our way around the limestone working our way up to the top.
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The formations were pretty interesting.
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It was pretty funny watching the boys scramble for arrows on some of the shots.
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Cool Pics!!
Jay, you sure have a way of making me home sick.
Cool pictures. :thumbsup:
I have fond memories of climbing the sand/limestone bluffs and exploring "caves" as a kid.
Jay.Great pics thanks for the share.
We made it to the top! It was kind of icy up here so we didn't go all the way out to the edge but the view was spectacular.
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After sitting up top for a few minutes we shot our way back down and had a candy bar.
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That sure looks like a nice way to spend time with the boys.
With our belly's full it was time to head back to the truck.
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On the way out we saw a pair of eagles up on the bluff. It was a perfect way to end a great stump shoot.
-Jay
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Awesome pics,looks like a great time
Awesome pics! It's always cool to see Bald Eagles. Great Job on getting the kids involved.
Great pics! Where in WI are you?
Looks like a great time in some beautiful country.
That looks like a great way to spend the day with your kids. Great to see kids outdoors and not playing video games. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Excellent day out.... Nice kids and a good looking dog also!!
Best way to spend a winter day! :clapper:
Thanks for the kind words everyone, we really have a great time on our stump shoots.
Charlie - you'll have to bring your bow the next time you come home.
Richard - We're in SW Wisconsin, Westby.
-Jay
Good stuff!
Wow! Treaure the time, they grow up fast. My babies are 22 and 20.
Great way to make memories.
Billy
Nice!!,...it does'nt get any better than that.
Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
very interesting country you get to stump and hunt in.im glad y'all had a great time. it looked like a lot of fun. rv
Awesome way to spend thee day. Love the pics!
Jason
:thumbsup: :archer:
Good Stuff! Thanks for sharing with us Jay...
Jay, if you keep posting pictures like this everyone's going to be moving to our part of God's country! Fantastic as always! :biglaugh:
Looking forward to spending Saturday with you guys at the Wisconsin Traditional Archers 20th anniversary gig in Madison.
Bernie Bjorklund (Dad & Grandpa)
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Looks like a great time. Great pic.s thanks for sharing!
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing
Jay, awesome pics! Looks like the boys were having a blast. Thanks for sharing.
I love it, great getting the kids out. Great pics. God bless.
A great day say the least
Great thread guys,glad you had a great day!Thats the way to stay in shape.
That is great! Those boys will remember those outings the rest of their lives. Could you tell a little more about the bow /arrow set up the boys used? Just thinking about my toddlers future. Also liked that antler sharps you got, how do you carry that?
No better way to spend the day.
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Beautiful! That's a good way to build memories. I wish I had a place like that to take my son!
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Looks like you all had a great day of stumping!
Andy - The bows used were a 7# Bear Trainer for my 4 year old son. My 9 year old shot a Bear Bearcat. This bow was originally my mom's and my brother and I shot it a bunch as kids. Dad had a Red Wing Hunter that he painted for hunting and painted this bow to match for us. My son, Luke, and I had a fun project of refinishing it last winter. I was shooting a longbow that I made. We use cedar arrows with judo points. I keep the broadhead knife in a hard glasses case.
-Jay
Thanks JJB! Appreciate the information!
Jay,
Nic pics, thanks for sharing. Gotta be the lower Wisconsin Riverway...Ferries Bluff? I also have a 3 year old son that loves to shoot. It would be nice to get to know you so the boys could shoot together this summer at WTA shoots. Give me a call at the banquet this Saturday if you'd like to shake hands.
Kris Herman
608.695.5083
hrmkris@aol.com
What a great looking day!!! What a great way to bond and build memories with your kids!!
Kris - sent you a PM, see you on Saturday.
-Jay
Thanks Jay...see then!
JJB, You are lucky man and you have your priorities in order...
Great pics Jay. Thanks for saying hi at the WTA banquet. And above all thanks for bringing the boys along. Always like to see the youngsters there. I look forward to seeing you again at Chippewa Falls.
Great thread!! Nice to see you take the kids out for a photo and shooting adventure!!! :thumbsup: :archer2: