Parker's Javelina Hunt

[Jay Scott]

My oldest son Parker just turned 10 years old a few weeks ago and is now old enough to hunt big game in Arizona. He took his hunter education class last summer. Yesterday morning Parker and I met Jay for breakfast before we headed out to look for some pigs. Our good friend Glen Hall told us about a spot where he had seen some pigs a couple of weeks ago so that is where we headed first. We climbed up a little hill and glassed for a couple of hours. We saw lots of deer but no pigs. The wind was blowing pretty hard and it was still pretty cold. Finally the sun started to warm things up and Jay whispered "Darr I got pigs"! Parker and I gathered up our stuff and drove around to the mesa where the pigs were. Parker took his bow and rifle on the stalk. We eased up to the top of the mesa and peaked over a rock rim. The pigs were 50 yards below and moving towards a little cut that came up onto the mesa. We backed up and moved over to the cut. I peaked over the rim again and the pigs were 24 yards. I told Parker the range and told him to put his 20 yard pin at the top of the pigs back.

The pig turned broadside and Parker drew his bow. The wind started gusting and I could see Parker's bow moving all over. He held at full draw until the wind settled down and then took the shot. The arrow sailed an inch over the pigs back and he ran closer to us. The pig was standing behind a rock at 10 yards. I handed Parker the rifle and the pig stepped out. Parker made a perfect shot and had his first big game animal. Parker was so excited and so was I! Jay came over and joined us for some pictures. Jay was able to get the shot on video. We shared a lot of laughs and Parker told the story over and over again on the way home. I had so much fun on this hunt and seeing my son so excited about hunting is what it is all about. Hopefully we will get to do it all over again in a few years when my youngest son Paul is 10. Take a kid hunting or fishing!

 

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[Pixman]

Darr,

 

Congrats on your son killing his first big game trophy, if he is anything like his dad he will have many more trophies in his future!

[stanley]

VERY, VERY, VERY awesome!!!!!!!!! There is absolutely NOTHING like hunting with the kids! Sincere congratulations to Parker!!

 

Thanks much for sharing with the site!!

 

S.

 

[Jay Scott]

It was awesome just to be there and watch father and son in action. For you Coues lovers out there Darr's first born is named Parker Coues Colburn. Ever since he could talk he has wanted to hunt with his Dad and like his Dad. It was one of the highlights of my hunting moments to be involved. I can tell you the apple does not fall far from the tree on this deal. Congrats to Darr and his son Parker Coues! I look forward to many more adventures with the Colburn boys! BTW, I cant agree more with take a kid hunting or fishing!

[cramerhunts]

A huge congratulations to Parker on his first big game animal as well as to Dad and Jay for getting him out there. I took my 10 year old on her first hunt this year and I agree there is no better feeling in the world! Congrats again to all.

[jamaro]

Great Job

[bonecollector]

Awesome job to Parker and dad. That looks like a big ole pig.

[wannabe]

There is nothing better than a Father and Son's first hunt! Congrats to the Young Man!

[Pine Donkey]

Nice looking pig. The memories made on a first big game hunt will last a lifetime. Congratulations.

[Chef]

Congratulations to Parker!

I love that first pic and the pose.

Works perfectly.

 

Way to go on your first big game animal!

[tjhunt2]

I don't know how I missed this one. Congratulations Parker. Your on your way to becoming a great hunter my friend. Congratulations!

 

TJ

[darrcolburn]

Thank you for all the nice comments. This hunt will be one I won't forget. TJ I have been looking at your sausage post for a couple of days and think we are going to try and make some.