Who's the oldest hunter you know?

[shaynec]

I'm 54 years old. I lost my Dad when I was 4. I like the fact that you guys take the time to let people know that you appreciate hving your Dad around. The older I get the more I miss him. shayne

[25-06]

Anyone know if Lark is still around?

[muledeerarea33?]

I miss lark. He had insight and a way of thinking like no other.

[Flatlander]

Haven't heard from Lark in quite some time. I guess Quimby is probably our resident Grandpa around here, TJ is on deck

[Elkhunter1]

This great man is my dad, he took this coues two seasons ago at 311 yrds with a cross wind. He was 74 at the time and he still goes dove and quail with me. I think I can get him out deer hunting one more time.

 

 

 

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OK here is the result of talking and talking to my dad about another deer tag.

 

This is last years 2nd hunt opening day success before noon.

 

 

The great thing is, he has an Elk tag this year.

[AZJR]

I enjoy threads like this one about the "Oldest hunter we know". Here is an update on my "oldest hunter I know", my Dad. He's still getting around as he closes in on his 73rd Birthday. He's picky on game he is willing to try and take and waits for a literally "perfect" shot angle before he'll squeeze the trigger on his .270 Winchester or his .50 caliber Knight Muzzleloading Rifle as he doesn't want to have a game recovery issue if he were to place a bullet poorly. He has a bit of a tremble in his aim and recognizes his limitations and hunts accordingly. For him, and for me, it's become more about the time spent outdoors together that matters most, game on the meat-pole or not. Here's to hoping he has many more years left on the calendar. Best wishes to all your special older hunters too!

Jim Rich

MV, AZ

 

 

 

 

[Mocha1545]

My Dad made it out again this year. 88 and still going (just a little slower).

[GWHunter]

Mr Charles Cunningham (84 y/o) of Sierra Vista. Yesterday I watched this man climb a ridge to put a shot on a nice buck chasing some does. This ole man climbed that hill better than many half his age....me included. He was not able to take that crafty ole buck, but the rut is on and it's just a matter of time. My hats of to Mr. Chuck. Hope i can hump it up a hill like he did when I am 84 years old.

[down2hunt]

Well here he is my Pop's aka Shorty. Most of our friends and family call him The Colonel!!! My dad is the coolest and funniest man I know. When your around the camp fire you'll know why. He still enjoys being in Gods country at 74 years old. He's one of those ol' skoo work horses that never stops. He just keeps going and going. He has thought me everything I know about hunting and how to be a responsible man. Love this man!!!

 

JD

[AZJR]

I posted about my dad in this thread over 7 years ago; he’ll be 80 in April. He called me in the afternoon on March 4th and said “Hey, did you get on your computer and get me in the Utah draw for the Paunsaugunt? I’m due.” “Yeah Dad, I took care of it.”

You gotta love it, almost 80 and still dreaming of another go-around after a big mule deer buck!

[runningbird]

I have a good friend in CA,  Roy Brill.  I met him in 1988 archery hunting in Kaibab.  He grew up in Africa hunting with the natives.  his Parents were missionaries.  Roy is 91 now, still archery hunts.  Roy also takes his Harley out for a 35 mile ride 2 times a week.  

Roy has the best attitude about life and living to the fullest I have every seen.  He has had some very hard things in his time.  He just keeps going.  

[trphyhntr]

I think my buddy is 73 and we’re backpacking into the cabeza prieta in December. He’s a real G. 

[Crazymonkey]

My dad and his friend Aaron a few years ago on Aaron's first elk hunt .Bolth are in there 70s

[jimmygta]

Believe it or not, he's a seasoned professional at killing oodles of cash, and he's years from being mature enough to drive a vehicle.

[Coues7777]

On 10/27/2008 at 10:22 AM, .270 said:

no, i didn't mean to shoot geezers. you gettin' senile on us? i mean they have hunts that only kids can apply for. why not have hunts that only old guys can apply for? have a minimum age, like 70 or so and a minimum length of time you have to be an Az. resident. even if it's just a few tags. maybe let a couple early bull tags, some kaibab deer tags, a few goat tags. not a big bunch, but something to reward folks for gettin' old. my dad has never had a pronghorn or sheep tag. he gave up on sheep awhile back, but still applies for goats. took him 17 or 18 years to get his last elk tag. there is a photo of the 6x6 he shot on this thread. just something to think about. Lark.

That's a Great idea..!