Syracuse.com - 15-year-old hunter gets his first deer in Madison County during Columbus Day weekend youth hunt

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It was a 9-pointer.

Submitted photoJared Jillson, 15, poses with his nice, 9-point buck he shot during the past Columbus Day weekend youth deer hunt.

His uncle, Marv Jillson, wrote:

"This is my nephew Jared Jillson (15) with his FIRST buck ,a fine 9 pt. (almost a 10) taken with a Remington 30.06.

"Jared and his dad , Phil , woke up to a heavy rain on the first morning of the youth hunt. Jared was disappointed as his dad recommended they go back to bed as it was going to clear up that afternoon.

"They arrived at their stand around 1:30 that afternoon , Jared was advised not to shoot the first buck he saw. After watching 10 or 11 does and a small six point for a couple hours , this big boy stepped out and remained about 100 yards away, Jared was able to get ‘er done from there.

"Buck was taken in Madison County near Eaton."

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