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Congrats. Sounds like a Great time with family. Way to fill up the freezers!

It's finally here. Heading out tomorrow with my Dad and hopefully my brother. Between work and personal commitments I haven't had time to scout and neither has my brother. We are going to the place where my brother got his first deer and so many other great memories. It's been over 35 years since we hunted it. Fortunately it is not covered in houses (thank God for Google Earth). My Dad is 88 years old and this may be the last time we can get out. I cannot wait to spend the time with him and my brother. It doesn't matter if we kill anything. I just look forward to creating more memories. I will write up our story and add pictures whether or not we get one when we get back. Thanks everyone for the great stories and pictures to get my blood pumping for my hunt! Keep em coming!

Great story! What a great Dad giving his tag to his son. I loved the prayer part as well. The look on his face says everything. Congrats to the both of you!

At my old age I would rather sleep on the mountain than go 2.7 miles in the dark. I don't see or heal as well as I used to. Although a real good bed and some good vittles make it more appealing to make the hike.

Thanks Jim. It will be a fun trip and we'll sure give it our best shot. The freezer has been empty for far too long. My brother is really good at seeing only one deer a trip but the darn thing has horns. I alwys get to spend my opening morning helping him drag out a deer. We will eat good and have a Great time no matter what. Dutch oven packed and ready. Shepherds pie and cobbler. Yum yum. My brother may not make it up there until opening morning. We'll see how it plays out.

That is one cool buck! Congrats to all.

Congrats. Sounds like a fun hunt. Too bad about the lion but the deer tastes better!

Congrats! Those are GREAT bucks in any book!

What a Fantastic Picture! So glad to hear that others enjoy the time with family more than the kill. That is what it really is all about. Thanks for sharing!

Great Buck! Great Teamwork! Congrats.

Great story. Congrats on a nice buck. Sorry about the ill mannered hunters. Too many these days. Glad it all worked out.

Great adventures. I like your outlook. Your Dad would have been proud! Thanks for sharing. Nice Pics.

Awesome Bucks. You REALLY earned them! Congrats to you guys and glad you got to share the experience with your son. A Good example for him!

WOW!!!!!!! Great Buck. Congrats to ALL. Your hard work sure paid off!

Great job. Very nice buck.

Great Job. Those are nice bucks! Congrats to both of you. Julian is hooked for sure now! Thanks for sharing.

Nice Bucks. Great Shooting! Congrats.

Congrats. Way to stick with it! Can't wait to hear about your son's hunt. Thanks for sharing.

Congrats. Great to do that with family! Thanks for sharing.

Great Job. Congrats on the buck and thanks for your service.

WOW. That is a nice buck! Way to GO!

Nice bucks! Please give us the story when you get a chance.

Just want to wish all the early hunter Good Luck! I am praying that you all stay safe, are successful and have a Great time with family and friends. be sure to write up your stories ( successful or not) and share some pictures. Wink

That BLOWS! Sorry to hear this.

Incredible footage. Well put together. Rugged country. I forgot about the NM wind. Thanks for sharing and keeping to your goals. Looking forward to 2014 footage!