How old were you?
08-04-2008, 04:55 PM
#22
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: How old were you?
I was raised by a single mother and I started hunting alone immediately. This year will be my 27th season with compound in hand. 30th plus if you count an old fiberglass recurve that had no business in the woods. I'll be 42 in Nov.
08-04-2008, 05:03 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,873
RE: How old were you?
At the age of 11 I was walking about 1/2 mile down an old logging road thatwent to some bottoms. I would spend every weekend getting up before daylight an getting to one of my favorite spots as the darkness started breaking.
This will be my 34th year chasing whitetail deer.
This will be my 34th year chasing whitetail deer.
08-04-2008, 08:06 PM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: IL./Iowa Boarder
Posts: 1,621
RE: How old were you?
I was actually 14 when I bowhunted Deer the 1st time & it was with Adult members of the local Archery Club. At 16 I took my 1st Deer with a Bow (1958) & I am starting my 52nd year of Bowhunting Biggame this year.
Many a Bowhunt alone BUT the most enjoyable is always with friends & Family.
Many a Bowhunt alone BUT the most enjoyable is always with friends & Family.
08-04-2008, 08:21 PM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mn.
Posts: 3,399
RE: How old were you?
I was 22yrs old when I put the rifle away for the bow,that was 26yrs ago and thats when me,myself and I started hunting alone alltho I do have my best friend that used to bow hunt with me once in awhile,havent bowhunted with him in 12yrs and Sept 3rd we are going on a Muly and speed goat hunt together.......Should be interesting to say the least.....
I rabbit hunted alone at age 9....
I rabbit hunted alone at age 9....
08-04-2008, 08:26 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Isle, MN
Posts: 1,469
RE: How old were you?
i was 16. i had hunted with my dad in the big woods in northern minnesota for 4 straight years (age 12-15), didn't see a dang thing. then, i go by myself on public land near home and shoot a buck in the first hour of the season. i'm sure my dad just loved that
08-04-2008, 08:39 PM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,288
RE: How old were you?
ORIGINAL: mez
14
My dad passed away when I was 2 so I never knew him. My mom would get up at 4:30 in the am and drive me to where I hunted. She would stay and sleep in the car and I'd come back when done. The woman was a Saint.
14
My dad passed away when I was 2 so I never knew him. My mom would get up at 4:30 in the am and drive me to where I hunted. She would stay and sleep in the car and I'd come back when done. The woman was a Saint.
08-04-2008, 08:53 PM
#30
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location:
Posts: 3,465
RE: How old were you?
I cant be truthful legally.
[8D] I hunted since I was 10 or so, but not always "within arms reach of a legal adult". I remember the winter I turned 14I stayed at my grandpas house nearly every weekend and drove the 4wheeler back to where I wanted to hunt and did it solo a few times. I enjoyed hunting with my dad more than solo anyway though, he kept me entertained and was great company. I miss hunting with him, ever since i could drive he has been going less and less. I look forward to our hunt together in 2 weeks for pronghorn out in SD.
I think 16 would be a legal answer for me....so 16 it is.
[8D] I hunted since I was 10 or so, but not always "within arms reach of a legal adult". I remember the winter I turned 14I stayed at my grandpas house nearly every weekend and drove the 4wheeler back to where I wanted to hunt and did it solo a few times. I enjoyed hunting with my dad more than solo anyway though, he kept me entertained and was great company. I miss hunting with him, ever since i could drive he has been going less and less. I look forward to our hunt together in 2 weeks for pronghorn out in SD.I think 16 would be a legal answer for me....so 16 it is.