I went to Ga this past weekend with Reed.  We had to run an errand in Edison, Ga on Saturday and took the opportunity to check out a new lease near Macon as well.  We had the Treadways along since we had hunting opportunities in both places; pigs in Edison and turkeys in Macon.

 


We took care of business in Edison and headed out on the farm to roust out some hogs.

 

Most of Georgia had just been under flood, tornado, and storm warnings and the creeks and ponds were way up.  I was hoping that the high water would also push the pigs out of the swamps.  The first thing that we stumbled onto was this guy.

 

He had a bad attitude so Reed introduced him to a Magnus.

We continued easing along the creeks and drainages and soon stumbled upon a group of around 15 hogs.  We stalked them for over an hour and a half and were within 15 yards of them on at least two occasions, but could not shoot due to the thick foliage.

We tried for hogs again n Sunday morning and struck out so we loaded up and headed north to Macon.

We scouted out the new lease and did some stump shooting.  Reed's favorite "stumps" are ant hills.  He is sick like that.

 

We set up a treestand for deer hunting in the fall and a double bull for turkey hunting on Monday morning and then went back to set up camp.

 

We struck out on turkeys on Monday morning, but had a good time anyway.  Here is Reed posing in his double bull.

 

It was a cold morning with a heavy frost and it was a joy to be in the woods.  After the hunt we broke camp and came home.  We stopped at a historic marker a few miles from camp and learned about the Battle of Griswaldville.  Reed has stopped asking why we always stop at historic markers and has started pointing them out.



It was a geat weekend outdoors and I felt lucky to share it with my son.

What a great weekend.

     

That looks like way too much fun!!!  You just can't beat the father / son combo!

Thanks for taking us along!

 Can't wait 'til my boys are old enough to hunt with.

Awesome, way to go, looks like you guys had a blast! Now thats what its all about!

It doesn't get any better than that! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

Ken

Yes, thank you for sharing!
 

Enjoyed your story.  Thanks for sharing !

Great outing Gregg! Looking forward to sharing camp with all these fine upcoming bowhunters.

Thanks for sharing an awesome story.

Very nice and pretty country, introduced him to Magnus, LOL

i dont mind snakes at all.. but i really question the sanity of shooting fire ant mounds. sounds like y'all had some great fun

Looks to be a "Skyler kind of trip"....We'll regret not joining the club with ya'll. I feel sure of that....Cool Pics....Don

Gregg,
I am determined to do a better job from now on taking pics of me and Mason after looking at all the other pics from people like You, DW, Guru, etc, etc. I know one day we will all wish we took more pics. Looks like some great times and memories.

Mason and I were putting up a new scouting cam that we got from DW and Skyler the other day and as Mason and I were walking out I put my arm around him and asked him if he would remember all the things we did together ? He is growing up so fast. We have made some great memories so far and Good Lord willing many more to come. I also tease him at the end of those sentimental moments to lighten the mood again by asking him, " Will you take care of the old man and take me hunting when I am old ? "

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Dad and his buddyboy!!!!!!!!!!!yep goin be 2 cup morning for sure    thanks for sharing...  

Sounds like you and Reed had and great trip. Looking forward to seeing y'all in camp this year.

Chris

I love t hose kind of weekends. My oldest is 16, and its a reminder how fast they grow. We do those boys weekend trips too. Always lots of fun. We are planning one in May for either turkey hunting or carp shooting. Can't wait.

That is just awesome Gregg!!  Good times and memories that will last a life time for ya both.

nice trip. Iam just entering that phase with my son. It changes every thing for the better of corse.we just cant wait until deer season we have a new lease our selves this year.

Brings back some fine memories, thanks for sharing.