Father and Son Fifth Year Hunt

Returning for the fifth year, Richard and Justin, settled into the bunkhouse, ventured to the range to check zero on their rifles and headed out to the field.  Richard was hunting with his father's 30-06 Remington 725, a classic bolt action with superb finish and accuracy.  As we headed out, Richard confided, his father only harvested one deer with this rifle before he passed it down.  Shorly after settling into the blind, a trophy sized male Blackbuck passed by, and as tempting as it was, Richard and Justin had their minds set on whitetail.  As the sun went down, the deer started moving, this stately 9 pointer emerged from the cedars and Richard made the shot.  

The following morning Justin and Richard ventured out to a different location.  Justin was hunting with his Ruger Number 1, chambered in 270.  Well before sunrise the deer started moving, a large buck emerged onto the oat field but we couldn't count the tines, Justin wisely waited for more light, the buck moved on. Later, a 12 point emerged and Justin downed him.

That afternoon father and son headed out to another oat field to try their luck.  The deer wouldn't come close enough.  The following morning, Richard headed back out to that oat field in a heavy fog.  As the fog was clearing, an 8-point buck emerged from the mist and walked into range.  Richard steadied the classic 30-06 and dropped him where he stood with a perfect heart shot.  The third deer the 30-06 had harvested.

While the guide quarted the deer, Richard called his father who lives in upstate New York to share the stories. Richard's father is no longer able to hunt, yet he was able to enjoy the stories and gratified to know that his 30-06 was placed in the capable hands of his son.  Son and rifle can still put meat on the table.

Family hunting traditions are a great way to build bonds that last a lifetime.  Start your hunting tradition at the Wild Rocking P.