Hunting With Dad....

[Cabin Fever]

Just a word of advise to those of you that still have your Dad to hunt with. Take the opportunity this fall to burn an image or memory into your mind of Dad enjoying himself in the woods, sitting around camp, sitting in his stand, on the ATV, dragging/butchering a deer, telling a story that you've heard a thousand times, or just walking in the woods. Sometimes Dad might get on your nerves, need extra help, slow you down, or have a different opinion that causes you to bite your tongue, but just remember, he won't be here forever. This time of year is always bittersweet for those of us that don't have our Dads/hunting buddies to hunt with anymore. Sure sucks walking by his empty treestands and seeing his empty chair at camp. You never know if this might be the last year that you'll have Dad to enjoy the woods with... 

[growalot]

and take plenty of pics for the yougins....

[josephmrtn]

my dad has never hunted in his life but im REALLY gonna try and get a gun in his hands this fall

he always says he dont have enough time lol

[jjb4900]

I totally agree, and this is my biggest bitch about antler restrictions, my dad is 70 years old and it takes a lot for him to get out into the woods, this year he could have shot a nice 4pt....maybe his last, who knows.........but guess what? he couldn't shoot it.

[coonhunter]

The last two years of my dad'slife I had to help him in and out if it was below 30 degrees. It was still better than what I have now. He taught me 90% of what I know about deer hunting, and probably knew the other 10%, but never got around to telling me. I carried and spread his ashes at his favorite sitting spot in the middle of winter. I stop and soak up the memories several times every year. I have never had a reliable hunting partner since he died. Several have made good for a season or two, but can't seem to stick it out.