first hunt @ 30 years old

[Brent]

Hey Guys,

First time post on the site, but I have enjoyed reading the stories for quite some time. I was invited to go on a hunt 2 weekends ago back in Alabama where the season was still going. This was my first hunt, so naturally I found my self asking the guys I was with a ton of questions and trying to soak everything in.
The first morning I didn’t see anything beyond some smaller does, so I took the time to really reflect on how beautiful Gods country really is.

That night however with permission from the land owner to be a little more lax on the normal buck requirements, I was about to get a smaller 6 point with a really cool drop tine. After I had taken the shot, (the buck dropped in his tracks) I found my heart was still beating like I had just finished sprinting a mile, but I was able to take a few breathes and thank the lord as I climbed the stand and waited for my friend to come and pick me and the buck up with his ranger.

The next evening I was able to harvest a grey faced doe that was a solid 135 lbs; so the chest freezer will have some protein in it for a while!

I may have a new hobby that will be taking up my time in the future years. Even if just for the occasional morning of quite the I may gain from it in the woods. My son was so excited at the pictures that I brought home, and both of my kids (and wife) enjoyed the country fried steak I was able to make from my harvest {which from what I understand is another blessing}; now just have to find a good club with some openigns or some land to lease with a few friends!

[Outdoorsman]

Very Cool Story ! And Welcome to the Fourm. Let’s see Some pictures of your Harvest, just make a comment about it and go down to the add a picture go to your picture and highlight and hit the Back button and repeat. Congratulations and Welcome to the Hunting club it’s a addiction.

[huntaholic]

Welcome Brent ! And Congratulations on the Harvest. Hopefully you enjoy the Woods like I have all these years. I actually didn’t go Hunting until I was 23 my Dad wasn’t a Hunter but the guys I worked with kept after me until I went with them. First hunt ever I saw 6 Does but it wasn’t Doe days but I was so excited just to see the Deer, Hooked from then On.

[Brent]

Here are some pictures of the buck, realizing the only photo I have of the doe looks a bit bloody for some forums, is that kind of thing allowed on here; y’all probably know better than I just how bloody a double lung shot can be.

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[Brent]

Oops, forgot the photo of the whole buck!

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[deercooler]

Looks Great! I wouldn’t post the Doe if it’s real Bloody but it’s really Not my call. Welcome to the Gang and Congratulations your in a good place.

[Crane Man]

WOW ! You had a GREAT first Deer Hunting Weekend, I went 3 time before I got my first Deer a spike that I was really Proud of. Welcome to the Forum Brent and keep the Stories coming.

[Bravo]

Congratulations Brent! I’d say you had a Great Trip for Sure. Welcome to the Website

[BIG Jim]

Congratulations Brent ! These are the best of times but b Careful it’s a Habit that you will be Chasin those Deer for years to come. Welcome

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