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Colton's first deer

Unread postby hunting_dad » Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:38 am

It's been 2 1/2 years since we lost our youngest son Colton, and he never got the chance to get his first deer. I had looked forward to the day when he would get to add his euro mount of his first deer next to mine and our oldest son's deer. After we lost him in May of 2020, I thought that day would never happen. This past Friday November 18th, a small miracle happened.

I've deer hunted since I was 16, going on close to 40 years now. The last 6 years I've been in a funk dealing with health issues, and then losing our son made things worse. I won't go into detail, but it's really been rough. This past Friday November 18th, I decided to take a vacation day and get out in the woods since firearms season is open here in Indiana, and I had the idea of taking some of Colt's ashes with me to spend some time in the woods with him and at least feel like he was there with me to enjoy it. We spent all day out there and saw a few deer, but mostly just had a lot of thoughts and some personal conversations. No treestand, no blind, just sitting against a tree and trying to make the most of the day.

Right around sunset, as if on cue, I had this small 4-point walk up next to me about 25 yards away and I couldn't pass him up. I knew right away this was going to be Colt's first deer. The shot was a perfect double lung and he ran about 60 yards and tumbled dead. Quick, clean, and as painless as possible. Colton had his deer.

I'm going to make a euro mount to add to mine and our other son's and will now be able to have all 3 of ours together. The freezer has venison again and man does it feel great. There's so much more that deer hunting provides for all of us, so please enjoy your seasons and remember to appreciate just being out there and spending time with friends and loved ones.

Congratulations Colton...you got your first deer. I love you Bub.

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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby Edcyclopedia » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:42 pm

Buuuuucktacular!
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby upwind predator » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:17 pm

Congratulations that is awesome
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Unread postby Lockdown » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:28 pm

Love it!
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby backstraps » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:38 pm

CONGRATULATIONS Colton!!!!’ How cool is that! Have to LOVE IT. Hope this is the beginning to many many more years making memories :clap:
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby Dewey » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:47 pm

Congrats. Bet that was a great feeling. You obviously had some help from above. 8-)
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Unread postby Jackson Marsh » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:54 pm

:clap:
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby hunting_dad » Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:14 pm

Thanks for all the kind words. It’s an awesome feeling for sure!
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Unread postby stash59 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:30 am

:cry: 8-) :clap: :dance: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbup: :handgestures-thumbupright:
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Unread postby Eddiegomes83 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:33 am

Very nice. Congrats!
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby Prairie Sasquatch » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:31 am

Congrats. He is always with you.
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby Uncle Lou » Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:43 am

Wow Hunting_Dad, what an emotional hunt. Thanks for sharing and congratulations.
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby Kokes » Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:05 am

Congrats on a fine hunt.
Colton was definetely with you sitting at that tree that day. God Bless you and your family.
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Re: Colton's first deer

Unread postby Matt Gill » Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:40 am

Congratulations. So sorry to hear of your sons passing. Glad he got his deer :D


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