Drawing a unit we don’t “deserve”

[Dfw2010]

So my 12 year old son got really lucky in the secondary draw and we got a 4th season tag in a unit that seems way beyond our pay grade. I’ve just gotten started doing western hunting after moving out west and the plan was to start building points while hunting OTC and easy to draw units. He has two white tails under his belt this past season. And is pretty accurate at the 100 yard range we go to.
Right now my plan is to start stretching out the distance to get him comfortable at up to 300 yards. I’m trying to read all I can about e-scouting to put a plan together for the hunt.
But any advice on a getting a young kid ready for a premium unit would be much appreciated.

 

[Mohican-Sneakin]

Looking back, the biggest thing where I struggled when I started hunting was the shooting and not getting buck fever. Now there’s nothing that will prepare you for buck fever, but shooting practice helps a lot. I remember my friends who shot all the time were absolute killers.


Also, set your boy up for success. Try not to shoot past 100 yards. If the tag is that good, then you should be able to do this easily


And one more thing that comes to mind. It’s his tag! I’ve seen many times when the dad wants to shoot a big buck more than the son. Guide him, and strive to kill the best animal you can find, and let him have agency on how he punches the tag. My .02


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