Hunter's first Overnighter

[adam]

While on a quick R&R from work in WA's north I figure I'd make a little hunting trip with my son Hunter. I was dedicated in helping with the Trophy Takers display, so I put as many trophies that would fit into my 4by. 2 deer mounts 1 billy mount 30 framed photos and 4 Euro mounts later we were off. First stop Wellington to drop the trophies off at Dave Whiting’s place to be added to the display at the DO this weekend. We packed a bit of Dave’s gear in the 4by then headed a few more hours to our hunting destination in the mountains.

We had an hours light once arriving to the property so I strapped Hunter to my back and we had a good walk into the dark of night fox whistling an excellent gully that had produced good numbers of red coats in the past, but non on this afternoon were seen.

We stoked our fire in the cabin we stay and had a feed of venison. I'd had a few steaks from my 2007 trad buck left and they went down real well, Dave commented on how tender it was and I couldn't agree more with a mouth full.

In the morning we drive out to the back country spotting half a dozen excellent billys for the morning a big red boar and a few other pigs, but they were one up on us in some terrifying steep rough country. My legs certainly got a work out packing hunter in and out of the gullies, though he did walk a few.

I must say he was an extra well behaved kid all weekend and was pretty quiet when we were hunting. I loved every minute and look forward to another father son hunt, and I sure hunter will remember these times as well. Next trip you might see us sitting beside a fox or two and hopefully the 38inch billy we seen.


Our cosy stay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/Photosbyadamgreentree465.jpg

Myself at full draw on a mob, I took the white billy without any of the mob noticing, then Dave stalked in for practise.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/P1000337.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/Photosbyadamgreentree461.jpg

Strapped in and ready
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/P1000277.jpg

The red boar at a distance
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/P1000297.jpg

Dave checking out some wallows, there was red, white and black pig hair in there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/P1000323.jpg

Whistling for foxes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/P1000273.jpg

"I'll stay here Dad and just through rocks for the rest of the day"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/Photosbyadamgreentree458.jpg

Fox stand
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bowhunting/P1000291.jpg

Thanks to Dave for the great photos he took, and hope everyone enjoys the pictures.

Adam

[Blakey_boi]

Sounds great, love that fox stand in the last photo what a lucky find.

[XTfreak]

Looks like you guys had a blast.
Great pictures...
Bill

[79modelhunter]

Great Pics Mate

Hunter sure looked comfy straped to your back

Hope you had a ball

Cheers
79'

[HOOD]

Good to see Hunter is getting a taste of the good life.
Great pics to

[Antarcher]

That is an excellent Adam and it looks another punisher is on the make. Those are times to cherish and look forward to hearing of more father son adventures in the future.

[Glenn]

Looks as thought you had a good time Adam, I bet Hunter enjoyed himself. Good to see a photo of Dave, haven't seen him for a long time...Glenn...

[Rock Steady]

Good to see your starting him young, I remember carrying my young fella BoarsBarraandBilles on my shoulders when he was still in nappies. If I tried it now I would need a resuscitation unit:P.

[bobzila]

mate i love the last pic with you on the stump. better luck on the foxes next time

[stevenn]

Great pictures mate,looks like some awesome country around there.stevenn

[Piggy]

Some great pic there Adam and a good trip by the sounds of it.

[PeterM]

Yes very well done as always mate....!:D

[Darren S]

Hunter is one lucky lad to have great dad like you mate. Well done and i look forward to more pics of you two hunting together in the years to come.

Darren.

[adam]

Thanks everyone for you nice comments, you'll be seeing more of us thats for sure.

Adam

[silent killer]

Well done adam good to se dave's finally got some time of to do some hunting and by the way that country look's familiar is that around the wellington,molong area...
.....Cheers alex.....

[adam]

Hey Alex, we were a few hours from the areas you described mate.

Adam

[hit and giggle]

The country looks very familiar... i might have to ask dave if he can take me out 1 day. Looks like u guys enjoyed it and Hunter has awesome camo!

[Paul R]

That's awesome Adam.:D

I just spent a few days hunting with my 8 year old son and I can remember the first time I took him bowhunting. He was 9 months old back then and slept most of the 3hrs in the seat on my back.
They are great times mate.

[Scott]

How good is that mate, Dad and son, nothing like it! By gee that young fella is growing up quick!

[spiderbait24]

great pics adam.

[adam]

Thats my place Hit And Giggle so I'd have to take you there mate ;)

Certainly a tip to remember lads, just need more free time to do more of it.

Adam