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A morning beyond words...
Last year was the first year of a goal I set to kill a deer while Cade was along with me in a treestand. Last year 3 hunts came up with only a buck in on us when it was too dark to shoot.
I so wanted him to see a deer in it's own world, doing what deer do.Expereience the "coolness" of being in a deers world. Deer being deer, not just seeing them on the side of the road.
With baseball yesterday on opening day, this morning we planned to hunt both morning and evening. I prayed we'd at least some deer.
We hunted the same double set that I put up last year. A ladder for him, I step off the ladder onto a strap-on stand a couple feet higher.
We were in, up, and set a good 45 mins. before first light. Almost immediately I heard a deer behind us on the hill in the leaves and crunching acorns. But it was still way too dark to even think about shooting. As it walked by after a while at 10yds., I could just barely see thru my binoculars that it was a doe.
I hoped that that wouldn't be our only deer of the morning.
As it was getting to be time to even think about shooting, I picked up my bow and drew it a couple times to loosen up...mistake!
I immediately heard a deer start stomping up behind us again where the earlier deer had com from. Thirty seconds later it trotted off...Dang-it!
Again I hoped that wouldn't be the last deer of the day.
Twenty minuted later I caught a glimps of a deer about 80yrs away, but it was hard to tell which way it was headed before it was out of sight.
It was so quick, cade never got the chance to even see it.
But our wait for another deer was short lived, I spotted a doe not 5 mins. later about 70yds. away feeding on acorns.
This one I got the chance to point out to Cade and he quickly was watching it with his binoculars. Soon we could see another behind the first one, and minutes later they started, though very slowly, heading our way!
Cade was excitedly whipering updates to me..."they're coming daddy, there coming"!
"Here they come daddy"!!
As they got to about 40yds., I could see 2 more deer coming behind them....this was awesome for me knowing Cade was finally getting to not only experience deer in their world, doing what they do....But was also starting to experience the building excitement of an impending shot opportunity!
The 2nd deer in line was bigger than the first, I whispered to Cade that I was going to try for the second one...
The first doe passed right by broadside at about 15yds., but I knew that as she moved past us, she'd be getting downwind right about the time the second doe would get to my shooting lane....this was going to be close!
Seconds later the 2nd doe was 15yds, broadside and I started to draw...
The lane was thin, and she was walking at a good clip, so I made a very quiet mouth grunt...she stopped....
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DUDE!!!!
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Love it, I'm sure this is going to be good :pray:
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Come on, man! Been anxious to hear the "rest of the story" since your text this am. I should have known not to be in a hurry! ;)
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Awesome!!!!! So happy for both you and Cade! Can't wait for the rest of the story......
David
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... I was shooting "Timex", my old reliable #62 Kempf Kwyk Styk, a Vapor Carbonwood 4000, and the arrow was tipped with the same Chris Surtees 1 1/4" 250gr.VPA that I'd killed the 2 gobblers with this spring, and 2 weeks ago had killed a fall turkey.
The arrow disappeared thru her side, but a little further back than expected...but not bad...
Then I heard an intense whisper..."did you get her?"
I looked down at my very wide-eyed boy! I told him I had put the arrow right thru her.
He never saw the arrow, but he thought he heard it hit something.
She ran off about 30yds and stopped...I whispered to Cade to keep watching her.
I honestly thought she was going to go down right in the thicket in front of us. She walked ahead and out of sight, but we could still hear a deer moving around. But since we couldn't see anything, we didn't know if she was still on her feet, or one of the other deer had run in there at the shot as well.
Seconds later I could hear what i thought was a deer walking up the hill in front of us. But again, not sure if it was "our" deer.
Then I took the time to find the arrow that I figured was stuck in the ground. A quick search with the bino's and bingo! There it was, totally drenched with blood and blood all around it on the ground!
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Then we both kinda let our excitement come out, I was shaking pretty bad...Cade was whispering a mile a minute! Unbelievable time for us!
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I was confident that she wouldn't be far, but probably needed to give her a little time.
As we waited two deer came off the hill, a button and a doe, but they were downwind and right where the doe had stood....I watched the button buck repeatedly sniff the ground, so I looked around him on the ground...blood all over. I just knew she'd be right there in the thicket...we waited about 45 minutes and it was time to at least check out to see if she was close by...
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Our set up, the ladder and the hang-on...
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The arrow...
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Chris' well used broadhead...
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Start of the trail...
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:thumbsup: :campfire: :archer:
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Good story......
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More! More! :campfire:
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Good Lord Curt!....let us take a breath on keeping up with the broadhead stories. :notworthy: This had to be an unmatched moment in life.
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About 40yds from the start...
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At about 50yds. I was surprised that she wasn't right there, it became apparent that the deer we heard moving walking up the hill was in fact her. Blood was heavy where she'd stopped, but quickly slowed down as she moved up the hill...hmmmm
My stomach was starting to knot up as the blood trail got leaner. We were still only about 70yds into the trail, and it was hard to hold Cade back, but I told him if she wasn't down on the top of this little hill...we'd have to stop for a while.
I expained to him the importance of giving time in a situation like this...
As we topped the hill, we couldn't see the bloodtrail continue...it was definately time to sit down....I hated this feeling!
I knew the deer was dead someplace close, I mean I saw the arrow hit and immediatly thought "back edge of lung and liver". But with a high enterance, and the exit being where it was, it wasn't hard to things to shift around on the lower hole stopping blood from coming out.
I explained all this to Cade while we sat and had a drink and snack.
Time well spent with Cade...story time.....
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Keeping mom updated...
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Cade kept telling me he had a feeling she was just over the hill, in fact he said it several times. I told him I knew she was close, we just needed to find her.
About 45mins. later I decided it was time to slowly, and quietly continue.
As we packed up our gear, I saw a spike pop out from behind the rocks in front of us not 15yds away...whispered to Cade and we watched as this little guy came in to about 10yds. before smelling us a coming un-glued...how cool for Cade!
I looked over the hill, din't at first see any blood, but could see in the leaves and soft dirt, where a deer had gone down the hill...showed the tracks to Cade and followed not 10yds. and saw a drop of blood!
Kept on about 5yds. further and saw more blood...another 10yds and more blood....
Stomach in a knot, and on edge with every step ...I looked ahead...
As I scanned over a small outcropping in front of us, about 50yds. away, I saw what looked like something white!
I stopped and whispered to Cade that I think I might see her and I picked up my binoculars. I took a step to the side and focused ........a white belly!!!
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Cade was right, she was just over the hill about 70yds away from us the whole time as we sat...what a releif, and what an unforgettable time for both of us!
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Nice job dad,and having your son there to watch and taste it all with you.
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Chris' VPA has now been on three different arrows, with three different bows and has taken three turkeys and now a deer...
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The best of times...
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This is how the drag started...
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Not far into it...
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I've tried my best to put this into words, but I know I've failed....there's just no way to do it...
Thanks again my friend...
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I know that feeling way to well. Congrats!
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fantastic!
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Awesome!
What great father / son time.
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Nice!
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I always love the Curt and Cade adventures they are truly priceless ... Cade will know more about bowhunting at 10 than I did at 40 and he will be blessed with knowing more about spending quality time with his dad than I ever will, great job Curt.
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Great Postand what an experience for Cade,congrats.
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Freaking cool. Just freaking cool.......
Great job Brother.
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Ain't life grand! You da Dad! Bravo, Curt! :thumbsup:
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Good stuff right there!!! Congrats on a great hunt with your boy!
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A well told storoy even though your words cannot tell anyone who deosnt know the feel of the father son experiance what its like. I still enjoy reading of your time with Cade in the woods.
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Curt-- You parenthood fatherly skills are a child's dream.
I thoroughly enjoy every hunt you share.
Together you are blessed!
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Very cool! Congrats on a great experiance!
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That's about as cool as it gets right there! :clapper:
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This is so cool to see Bud! Thanks for the text this morning, I was grinning from ear to ear all day! Chris is smilin! :thumbsup:
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Way to go! That is great!
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Good deal,a fine young man and memories to last a lifetime. Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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You are Blessed :clapper:
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WOW, that is just absolutely awesomely awesome!
I might just have to do that with my ladder and hang-on stand. We already have a two-man ladder that has some great father-son memories with both of my sons and I.
Great story and pics, as usual. :thumbsup: :)
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That's awesome!!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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congrats curt AND cade! :wavey:
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Congrats. What a great way to spend the day with your son. Thanks for sharing the story and pics.
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Way to go Curt. You are having the season of your life so far. :thumbsup:
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great hunt! thanks
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cool! can't wait til mine is old enough!
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Awesome!
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That is COOL ,buddy!!
Neither of you will forget this day! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Wow, enjoyable read, congrats on a great day!
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Really cool story! I can feel your excitement as you tell your story. Congratulations on a nice doe and for providing Cade with a lifelong memory. Great pictures too!
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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Outstanding Curt and Cade.
Now that is quality time.
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A MOST-EXCELLENT father-son-Surtees memorial hunt Guru!
Thank you for sharin'!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Priceless!! Congrats to all involved - you, Cade, and Chris!!
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Curt, great story, and great pics. Reminds me of when my oldest son was your boys age. We did the same thing with a ladder stand/treestand setup. I miss those days, he's 19 now,he and I are still hunting buds, but the excitement of the young-un's can never be replaced. My youngest son is almost 13, but hes not interested in bowhunting. He loves coming to camp, likes to hang out, love to eat vension, but hes just not comfortable with the killing deer part. I respect his decision, and the fact hes man enough to say so instead of doing it becuase someone else may want him to.
AS for my oldest, he and I have shared a lot of hunts together. Treasure every moment of it when Cade is but a sprout. Those are great times, and those kids grow up before you know it.
Thanks for sharing your adventure.
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Way to go guys! What a hunt! What a story! Thanks for sharing it with us Curt! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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You did a fine job telling the story. And I have a feeling that the Broadhead still has some work to do.
You and I have talked about this before...about the boys. This time with Cade will be with the both of you forever. Skyler is hunting by himself now and I smile everytime I think or see you and Cade together....and feel sad at the same time. I miss those days already.
Our Buddy Chris is Happy right now.
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A morning well earned by both and one that will last forever in both your memories! :clapper:
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Awesome! :clapper:
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Awesome story.
Congrats to you and Cade.
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Great day in the woods! Blessings to you Curt and that fine young man, Cade! Special times for sure!
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Great story as always Curt...I love reading your posts with Cade along side....Thanks for the great pics and story Curt.
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Great story Curt you are truly a great Dad for taken Cade huntin and and equally a great Friend to Chris by keep his spirit alive.
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Nice hunt Curt,Liked the way you wrote it in spaces made it easy to read!! :thumbsup:
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Curt, yall two are a helluva pair! Congrats on everything! There was so much more happening here than you just killing a doe. Congrats again!
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Cam
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Great story Curt. Well done.
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Good job shooting and tracking with Cade im glad you could share the whole experience with him.
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Great job! Now that the little man has some experience with deer around, you need to let him run the video camera.
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Congrats!!
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Thats just too cool.
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god job and great shot !
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Wow! Great job Curt!
Thanks so much for taking us along...again.
Travis
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I think it is safe to say that we are ALL honored and thrilled as you share with us, your adventures with Cade.
If I may say so, I am proud of you both.
I bet that broadhead is already clean and keen and resting in it`s precut hole in the quiver...awaiting it`s next flight.
Well done. :campfire:
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Congrats Bro! Awesome story and pics as always. Can't believe how big Cade is now!
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Curt,you are sharing some unforgettable memories with Cade. :clapper:
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:thumbsup: :archer2: Awesome!
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Awesome! The only thing that surpasses your hunting skills is your fathering skills.I am sure this is the first of many more to come.Next year it will be Cade with the bow in hand
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Great job and great story Curt!
Congrats!! :clapper:
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Congrats Curt to you and Cade. What a wonderfull Father/Son story and hunt. These are the things dreams are made of, to be etched in your memory for life. Great Quality Time Together. Good luck the rest of the season.
Tony
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Curt congrats too you and Cade, Nice doe for the freezer. Great tread, lots of father son memories. God Bless
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That's awesome Curt! Cade will always remember the time you took with him!
I'm hoping to put some blood and hair on the Chris VPA that's now in my quiver to help add to the stories!
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Can't wait to see the next chapter of the Broadhead Chronicles. Well done bud, very neat to have Cade right there with you. Thanks for the text and sharing the story!!
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Absolutely awesome! Congrats, I can not wait for my sons to join me on a bowhunt.
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Outstanding!!!! Cade will remember this for the rest of his life!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
You just KNOW that Chris is up there smiling!
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congrats!-More kids should be exposed to the great outdoors- Cade is blessed & you are too
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As Whip said Guru...... congrats to You, Cade, and Chris ! What a story and pics to enjoy over my morning cup of Joe. You cannot imagine the lessons Cade is taking in from you bud. Think of the times ahead for you two even now as you enjoy this one. The hunt goes on....... :clapper:
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Ol' Timex keeps on tickin'. Oh what a feeling, great stuff brother. :clapper:
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Way to get it done Curt.
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Congrats again Curt and Cade. What a special day indeed. Am happy for Team Cabrera! :thumbsup:
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Way to go guys!!! Congrats on a fine hunt to two pretty cool lefty bowhunters :campfire:
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Great story , Great Pictures , Great Bonding Great experience Thanx for sharing
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Thanks for posting Curt. It made my day.
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Oustanding jib to you both!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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great job!!!
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Great Job Curt........Love the way you bring the stories to us! :clapper: Cade is growing fast, he's one handsome young man!
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Fantastic!
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Excellent Curt!! My 11 year old and I use the same ladder/hang-on set-up! Works great!!! Keep up the good work :goldtooth:
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Well done GENTS!!
What a way to honor Chris on a father son hunt!
I am sure Larry and Chris are smiling ear to ear!
Thanks Cade and Curt for sharing, and much good luck in the years to come!!
Bill
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Outstanding Curt. the story and pics are awesome
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:) :thumbsup: :) Congrats to both of ya!! Great story and always love the pics. Joe
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Great story and pictures! Congratulations!!!
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outstanding!!
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Great Stuff as always Curt!!!!!
Congrats my friend....and to you too Cade for backing up Dad!!! :D :D :D
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:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: Congrats Curt and Cade!
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Great job, men!
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Congrats :thumbsup:
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Thank you all so much for the kind words :campfire:
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An awesome story!
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Wow Curtis, thats as good a hunt as can be asked for. You should let Cade get in here and give us a recount from his point of view. Way to put it together, just awesome. :clapper:
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Good Job Curt and Cade. The "extra" tracking made the hunt even more of a memory for you I`m sure.RC
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Thank you for the good example and insperation that you give to so many of us with little ones !!!
Well Done :thumbsup:
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curt & cade ,thank you both so much for taking us all along on your adventures ..keep up the great work :campfire:
john .
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that is one assume morning.....
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Good for you guys..Congrats..
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Congrates and just an awesome story Curt. Just some great memories for you and your son.
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Just Awesome!
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Thats excellent Curt! And way to go Cade for holding together when you were ready to shoot!
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Curt,
You continue to inspire me in both fatherhood and hunting. I enjoy reading your adventures with Cade, and will use them as a model in raising and introducting me son to bowhunting.
Thank you,
James
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Awesome, as always, Curt! Love to read about these hunts with you and Cade. Keep it up!
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Great stuff
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Originally posted by Emmons:
Curt,
You continue to inspire me in both fatherhood and hunting. I enjoy reading your adventures with Cade, and will use them as a model in raising and introducting me son to bowhunting.
Thank you,
James
I'm just using this one as an example of a lot of others that have basically said the same.....
Thank you all so much, you have no idea how much that means to me :notworthy:
It adds a whole new incredible element to any hunt having the kids along. Success takes on a whole new meaning....
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Congrats to you and Cade, Curt!!!!
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Bisch