Best hunting story I have read. Congrats to your son, and to you for raising a young man that is willing to suffer in pursuit of a goal. If he can continue that mentality, he will be on his way to whatever goals he sets for himself professionally.
I was a big, tough 12 year old, once upon a time. I was already as tall as my dad, and ran all over the mountains of Montana. But I'm pretty sure I couldn't have made it where your son did, nor had the nerves of steel to dump a sheep with a straight on shot!
Congratulations to you both! This is one of the best stories I've read this season!