my son smoked his first ML deer today

[Idaho Ron]

This year my son Jacob wanted to shoot a deer with his ML and he also wanted to back pack a deer. Well he got both of his wishes today. This is his first ML deer. He got her on a youth any weapon doe hunt. After he got her down the fun stopped. The 460 gr 500 S&W bullets didn't have a chance to show pentration. He shot her in the neck as she was looking at us.
We snuck up on this deer from down in a small canyon. When we climbed out of the canyon she was just over 100 yards. Something about us got her attention and she came closer. He shot her with his TC Renegade with a GM LRH barrel. The load was 80 gr of Pyrodex P with a paper patched 460 gr Lee 500 S&W bullet. Ron

 

[BrownBear]

Outstanding! Gotta be proud and looking forward to the next hunt with him. In no small part for having a youthful packer like that! It's been a lot of years since I packed one that way.

 

[jethro224]

Grats Jacob! :hatsoff:

 

[PreglerD]

A big Waidmanns Heil to your son!

What was the problem with the bullet? Why was there no penetration? Was it a HP bullet?

Regards

Kirrmeister

 

[chance]

Great Hunt!!!!

 

[roundball]

Congratulations to your Son for a fine shot!
:hatsoff:



PS: Is hunter orange not required out there?

 

[Roy]

Congrats to Jacob! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Idaho Ron]

What was the problem with the bullet? Why was there no penetration? Was it a HP bullet?
Kirrmeister

No problem with the bullet.The deer was facing him at about 70 yards. He shot her in the neck and the bullet went all the way through. An angled shot through the chest would have been better to see penetration but would have ruined meat. So I was happy with his shot. Ron

 

[wtilenw]

Way to go Jacob!
I only wonder if the intrigue with backpacking one will still be there after this? Kinda makes you feel old when the Kids start packing there own animals out....especially whole. Great job, nice pictures.
Idaho PRB

 

[wtilenw]

PS: Is hunter orange not required out there?

IDAHO FISH AND GAME
HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE
Boise, ID

Date: November 10, 2008
Contact: Ed Mitchell
(208) 334-3700



fish and game commission adopts hunter orange policy


Idaho Fish and Game Commission during its November 6 meeting in Lewiston adopted an advisory policy on hunter orange, and commissioners heard updates on wolf research, deer and elk survival and on a proposed fee increase.

The hunter orange policy is not mandatory but recommends hunters wear hunter orange whenever appropriate for the hunt. The policy still requires hunter orange during Fish and Game sponsored hunts, primarily youth hunts.

Hunter orange also is required while hunting on wildlife management areas where pheasant are stocked.

 

[PitchyPine]

Grats on a great hunt. :thumbsup:

 

[rabjr]

Grats to him! :thumbsup:

 

[KyFlintlock]

Congrats to your son, a monumental day!!

I hope to get my youngest out in decemeber for his first flinter deer.

Wess

 

[agill]

Congratulations to both of you! :thumbsup:

 

[Idaho Ron]

PS: Is hunter orange not required out there?

IDAHO FISH AND GAME
HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE
Boise, ID

Date: November 10, 2008
Contact: Ed Mitchell
(208) 334-3700



fish and game commission adopts hunter orange policy


Idaho Fish and Game Commission during its November 6 meeting in Lewiston adopted an advisory policy on hunter orange, and commissioners heard updates on wolf research, deer and elk survival and on a proposed fee increase.

The hunter orange policy is not mandatory but recommends hunters wear hunter orange whenever appropriate for the hunt. The policy still requires hunter orange during Fish and Game sponsored hunts, primarily youth hunts.

Hunter orange also is required while hunting on wildlife management areas where pheasant are stocked.

Not to my knowledge. If they do it will be imposed in the 09 season. The commission also allowed the use of scopes on muzzleloader hunts and allowing the senior citizens to get left over youth tags, but it will start in 09. None of it was a good thing. Ron

 

[smo]

Congrats, I hope he has many more come his way. :hatsoff:

 

[oneshot]

:hatsoff: Congrats!

oneshot

 

[wvbuckbuster]

That is a memory he will keep! Hope he adds more to it!

 

[Stumpkiller]

Good job! Pass along kudos to your son.

 

[wirehairman]

Congrats to your son on a great shot and nice doe. :thumbsup: