darrcolburn Report post Posted August 25, 2013 My oldest son Parker Colburn is 11 years old and has been going hunting with me since he was little. He has really developed a passion for hunting. Last year when he turned 10 he shot a javelina and a coues deer. This spring he shot a turkery. He shoots his bow almost every day. We were really looking forward to the archery deer opener and spending some quality father son time together outdoors. We put out our blind a couple of weeks ago hoping it would stay dry and the bucks would hit water. Parker drew a juniors rifle deer tag also but told me he would rather shoot a buck with his bow. Parker had a half day of school on Friday so we decided to head out after school for the weekend. We arrived at our blind around 3:30 pm and got settled in. It was pretty hot but not as bad as past years when we have sat together. At 4:00 pm a whitetail doe came in and drank at 30 yards. Parker commented if that was a spike he would have shot it. Another hour went by before Parker whispered dad there is a spike coming in don't move! The buck started drinking at 30 yards and Parker drew his bow. I whispered the yardage and told him to take his time and make a good shot. Parker shot low and missed the buck. The buck ran up the bank about 10 yards and looked around. After a few seconds the buck came back to the same spot and started drinking. Parker drew his bow again and make a perfect second shot. The buck ran over the dirt bank and disappeared. I have been on lots of hunts and shot plenty of animals. I can honestly say I was shaking like crazy, probably worse than Parker! We gave the buck about 15 minutes before we started tracking him. I let Parker do the tracking and I stayed back and filmed. The buck made it about 40 yards before he piled up. The 75 grain Muzzy did a total pass through taking out both lungs. I am so proud of Parker, this will go down as one of my best all time hunting moments! Here is the video link. <iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-6xU_WRtWuQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Nice job Parker & Darr! Great composure to shoot again and drop that buck! Excellent setup - Hoyt & Muzzy Az Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Great shot, Parker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrcolburn Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Sorry here is the video link http://<iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-6xU_WRtWuQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertbowhunter Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Great job Parker. congratulations! I'm sure there are many many more to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 25, 2013 you go boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rclouse79 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesRanger Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Parker way to get it done!! Great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIGMIKE Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Awesome deer Parker. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cflores Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Awesome !!! Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixman Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Nice job Parker and Darr. I am sure this is just one of many more to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Yes!! Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deercrazy Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Congrats on a nice buck. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Great job Parker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brent Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Thats awesome! Congrats on the first deer! And thanks for posting the story and pics. Its gonna be my turn tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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