a different opening day

[Sean Butler]

We (my girlfriend, Jillian and I) headed north this weekend for opening day.
 

 We left late friday night but we made it safe and sound.  Jillian wasn't going to hunt and I wasn't out for anything serious just wanted to be out in the woods with my bow.

Saturday morning arrived, and while i was watching the sky above me looking for some geese, what appeared to be a four point began to wander in.   The wind was swirling and i got busted pretty quick. Back to the cabin for a nap...
 

The real excitement came early saturday afternoon.  My dad suggested maybe setting up in the oak trees in the evening, but i didn't know what the area looked like.  Jillian and I picked up our bows (she's new to trad) and headed out to scout the area a bit.  

But first some practice
 

To my surprise the squirrels were everywhere and extremely close.  We couldn't help ourselves.  Arrows started flying and the squirrels... well they were pretty safe from us but what a blast.  After missing quite a bit we decided to go reload the quiver, and take a break.
 

We hit the woods again, and I finally connected on a squirrel, with my new longwalker.  This was my first trad squirrel, and Jillian's first trad hunt ever.  I even offered her the use of the .22 but she said the bow was more fun.
 

 

[rastaman]

:cool:        

[David Dumke]

Dang, a good looking girl who loves stick n string? lucky man! My girlfriend wants a set of wheels for some reason, loves shooting my bow, but can't get her to change her mind.

[Thumper Dunker]

Sounds like a bunch of fun.

[Mudd]

[mmisciag]

Great time out of doors. Good for you and her.

Martin

[2treks]

Well Sean, It looks like somebody drew blood this weekend. Sounds like you all had a good time.

[adkmountainken]

thats what its all about, looks like ya had a great time!

[Rick Butler]

I can't wait to get up there next week!

[Bobby Urban]

Love to see that bridge - pathway to heaven for sure.  BTW - A few years back I had the opportunity to get on top of the north tower.  Really cool view from up there and although the distance from the top to the deck and deck to the water is just about the same(250' each) from up there it looks like the water is barely getting under the bridge.

[LONGSTYKES]

Good times out a hunting are great, especially with such cute company. Enjoy the good times Sean.

[Rick Butler]

Sean, Jillian needs her own Longwalker maybe?

[Izzy]

The girl, the woods, the Corona! Now thats a gooood weekend. I can say that I wouldnt get get much hunting done, some of my best memories in the woods were with girlfriends past. Ol Rick raised a boy who knows how to live. Keep taking lessons from the Ol Man Sean, hes as good as they get.

[Sean Butler]

Thank you everyone!

Dad-
Jillian asked what the lowest weight bow one could use to cleanly kill a deer.  I think she could easily go up to 40# but She isn't really sure.  She tried the long walker and said it was to heavy.  I think if chuck made her one and just marked it at 20# she'd shoot it fine.