firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 14 My boy did great in the draw this year drawing elk, deer, javelina, crane. He was on fall break, and I had the time off so we loaded up and headed to camp on Wednesday. My buddies parents were there so we hung out, enjoyed the weather and waited for the rest of the crew. Everyone got there and we waited..... for the rain. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We stayed in my buddies dad's tent and got absolutely soaked. I was legit worried about my son. We ran the wood stove all day and night and eventually got stuff decently dry. With some borrowed bags, we survived. Threw a tarp over the tent and all was good. The mud was absolutely insane. We got atleast 4 inches and the roads were insane. We didnt hunt much the first couple days, but did help a friend's son pack one out. Sunday morning heading out, the voltage regulator got caked in mud in my rzr and absolutely fried. No luck Sunday morning but had to tow it back to camp. Sunday evening we walked from camp (truck batteries are dead too). Walked out from camp, the wind was bad but was hoping we could see something on either side get the wind right and circle. We got to as far was we were going to go then circled with the wind in our faces to slowly hunt back to camp. Glassing as we went, I immediately found a cow. As I was carrying the rifle, I extended the bipod legs and jacked one in. Levi asked me "dad what are you doing?" "There are elk up here buddy, and atleast one is a cow!" We got behind cover and snuck up about 100 yards. Peaked around a bush and saw the bull, a really nice 6x6 let out a bugle. Put eyes on his cows and got back behind cover and closed another 40-50 yards. We peek out and there is a lone cow, broadside shining in the sun. I range her, 281 yards. Turn the dial on the scope and tell Levi to get on her. Hes on her. Im ready. "Let her have it buddy, squeeze that trigger." He lets one rip. THUMP. "Good shot buddy, you hit her. Reload hit her again." My boy racks another round like a seasoned vet and lets it rip. "You rushed that shot, reload hit her again." THUMP. Great shot buddy! I put two more in his gun. She steps out. "She's still standing, hit her again!" THUMP. She lays down right there. I can hear her labored breaths. "Reload buddy, stay on her but dont shoot unless she gets up!" Needless to say she doesn't. She made it about 10 yards. Three shots in the boiler room. The supressor absolutely made the difference as they had no idea where we were or what was going on. Money well spent. I can not put in to words how proud I am of this kid. Hes persevered hunts with no luck. Lots of rain. Being cold. Not seeing much (these were the first elk we had seen). And then, during crunch time he handled his rifle like an experienced hunter. Not to mention trying to control blood sugar through all this. Writing this up and reflecting brings tears to my eyes. Rifle info: Bergara B14 in 7/08 shooting 120 TTSX, all 3 rounds blew through. 40 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted October 15 Good stuff right there. That is what life is about. Congrats on the first of many spectacular memories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 15 Very nice Casey. Congrats to you and Levi! I look forward to reading more about his future successes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted October 15 Congrats! That's awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted October 15 Congratulations !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted October 15 Congrats to you and your son! Great rifle and great round, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ75 Report post Posted October 15 Very cool! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Report post Posted October 15 Congrats, all the challenges will make the memories and the telling of the stories later all that more amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markleo21377 Report post Posted October 15 Excellent! Hardship and trials are the building blocks of a resilient young man! Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted October 15 Good Job Casey! Solid work right there, and good shooting for your little guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Report post Posted October 15 Congrats and way to stick it out. We have labored through rain a few times on these youth hunts. The kids definitely remember them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted October 15 Congrats to both of you! Great shooting Levi! Making great memories together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Report post Posted October 15 Great job buddy! Glad you got to spend time with each other huntin. Enjoy the elk meat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted October 15 Nice job you guys! How much is the voltage regulator? Might be worthing having a backup on hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 15 Heck ya, sounds like quite an adventure. Congrats to Levi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
