Our son being born on 20 August threw a wrench in my 2023 hunting plans. At 6 weeks old we decided to take him on his first hunting trip. 30 minutes after setting up camp, I located a buck taking an afternoon snooze in the shade below a rock ledge. It ended up being one of the coolest archery shots I’ve taken, and a memorable first hunt with the kid along.
My first high country mule deer, came opening morning with my buddy by my side. Obviously not the biggest buck, but more than grateful and learned so much to take into next season.