Father/Son Adventure in Texas

[CPAjeff]

The King of Country, George Strait, has a few different songs about Texas, but my favorite is If It Wasn’t for Texas. Early on in my professional career, my family and I moved from the west to Dallas, TX. Little could I imagine at the time, the doors that would open and the opportunities that would present themselves because of our time in Texas. So, although Texas and Texans get a fair share of ridicule, Texas holds a special place in my heart.

My nine year old son and I just returned from his first deer hunt and it was a wonderful experience!

Day 1 we drove from Northeastern Utah to Lubbock, TX. I’m sure the rainstorms we encountered in New Mexico were a welcomed relief from the heat and drought.



Day 2 started with some breakfast at Rosa’s:



Evening of Day 2, my son was able to kill his first buck - proud Dad moment!!




We started Day 3 chasing pigs and he was unable to connect, but his shooting improved and finished out the day with a pretty good haul.



With one more tag to fill, we again focused on deer for the final morning. The morning hunt didn’t disappoint -



So happy that I’ve been blessed with such a wonderful hunting partner!!

 

[kansasdad]

Father/son adventures with a huge haul. Congratulations

 

[kiwi hunter]

Yes a nice heart shot

 

[duckhunt]

Great hunt

 

[BradA]

Congratulations! Looks like he had a blast and I’m sure that will be a trip he will always remember

 

[prhunter]

Congrats to both of you. Well done.

 

[p_ham]

Awesome! I need to make it back down to Texas for some hunts.

 

[Bambistew]

Good stuff Jeff! Looks like an action packed time!

 

[noharleyyet]

Way to go @CPAjeff...great thread.

 

[ashersdad]

Making lifetime memories! I like it! Congrats to you both.

 

[crock239]

Awesome trip and memories you both! Well done.

 

[MarvB]

Awesome adventure for you both, I can’t wait till my Texas grandson is old enough to take out!!

 

[cahunter805]

What an awesome trip! I’m sure your son will remember it forever. Congrats on the success.
What bullet are you using in the 243?

 

[CPAjeff]

What an awesome trip! I’m sure your son will remember it forever. Congrats on the success.
What bullet are you using in the 243?

Thanks! He was shooting the Norma Whitetail 100 Grain Soft-Point. There was no tracking job needed on any of the deer or pigs - I was impressed with the bullet!

 

[HuntTalk Freak]

What a great trip! 243 is all you need down here.

Sorry you had to eat at Rosa’s.

 

[marksjeep]

Missed this earlier. Outstanding!

 

[Stocker]

That’s awesome! It’s more fun taking the kids now than me filling tags. Glad you guys got it done!

 

[Little Big Man MT Chris]

A father son trip to remember !!!

 

[Hem]

Way to stack them up. Great hunting for your boy. Congrats.
I sure wouldn't mind 4 porkers in the freezer.

 

[CPAjeff]

I was able to pick two of the three mounts up tonight (the other is a shoulder mount and will take some time to be finished).