Dana Season Pics

[dana]

Had the time of my life hunting with my family this year. Never killed a single animal myself but I can say this season was the best season of my life. I was guide, skinner, and packer and I had an absolute blast.

Here is the first kill of the fall, my 12 year old son, Cody's youth season muley buck.
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Cody then killed his 2nd deer of the season, a youth season muley doe.
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The next day, he killed his 3rd and final deer of the season, a youth season whitetail doe. He killed all 3 deer in one week of hunting.
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[Marc]

Awesome Dana, nice to see him getting out and enjoying what it's all about. Spending time with dad in the woods. No shortage of prime eating meat this winter.

[dana]

After we got Cody tagged out on deer, it was time to focus on his mountain goat tag. This hunt was by far one of the highlights of the season. Cody was able to get er done on his first day goat hunting. It took me 7 tags over 14 years to accomplish this. Here are some pics of his first goat.
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Here we are packing out the goat in our packs. Was a good grunt, but Cody trained all summer for it and he did just fine packin much of the deboned meat himself.
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[Caveman]

Great to see Dana, it doesn't get much better than that. Great Pics, I'm sure there are more.

[Rattler]

Dana,

Sounds like a successful season. I hope to do the same with my kids...

Thanks for sharing the pics...

[Kye]

Awesome picutres, good to see then starting young. Wish I had! :)

Is that a billy or nanny?

[dana]

The next day we thought we were going to take it easy and just hunt some bush chickens, turned out we ran into this monster black bear and Cody hammered it. This is his second 6 foot plus bear in 2 years.
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[Steeleco]

That's one experienced young man for sure. He's already got more goat's than I'll ever get!! Well done Dan and son.

[Blainer]

Good on ya young fella!
Looks like a stellar year.

[JRG94]

looks like a great year for your son!
what does he shoot?

[dana]

Next on the list was moose. Both Cody and my dad had Limited Entry tags for the same area. We were able to get my dad on a really good 44 inch bull. It died in an absolute hellhole. I had to skin and quarter and debone the bull and then we packed it out on our backs. Cody did 8 trips with over 50 lbs in his pack per trip. I was very impressed with his packing abilities. While Cody wasn't able to connect on a bull, he definately won't ever forget this hunt with his grandpa. Since my dad has a major heart condition, it was pretty darn special to return the favor and be his skinner and packer after all the times he did it for me when I was younger. Even though getting that bull out was a ton of work, I would gladly do it again.
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[dino]

Even though we talk shit to each other. I respect you as a father and son.It kills me to say it "but good job"!

[Gateholio]

Nice pics, congrats to your son! :)

[dana]

We also helped my dad with his fall bear too.
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[Blainer]

Good looking bull.
Keep the pictures coming.

[dana]

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[bigwhiteys]

Great to see Dana... You're setting the bar high for the other dads (me included)

Carl

[dana]

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[dana]

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[FORKHORN]

Wow way to go Cody. I especially like to see youngsters mountain goat hunting. I killed my first goat at the age of 11 and have always found it to be the most rewarding.. Nice work dad you definately have him on the right path. Very lucky young man

[Dannybuoy]

WOW ! Now I know why you said it was a great year Dana !

[6616]

Nice old M99 Savage Dana, looks like an early model with the sliding safety on the lever and most of the bluing worn off. What caliber is it? I'm a big fan of those, I have one 1928 vintage, 250/3000 cal. It was originally my Dad's, then he sold it and I went and bought it back when I was 14, still got it. I shot my first deer with it, my son and my daughter shot their first deer with it and now it's my grandson's turn.

Great pictures, great season, way to get the youngun's involved. I recognize your Dad from someplace, maybe BCWF conventions...??? What do you think?

[Jagermeister]

Cody is sure getting some mileage out of that old Savage 99. I guess it would be fair to say that the boy is hooked for life, it appears that it is family tradition.

[Will]

Heard the Stories....now I got Pics too !:D

Great Job & Congrats to ALL three of you on a Good season...tough to beat three gens still hunting together !
Love the Ol Savage 99.....My Grandpas Favourite rifle was his Ol' 99 ! :cool:


And even some Proof...you're not the biggest "Prick" out there.......:lol::lol:;)

Thanks for the Pics !

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[horshur]

Great pictures, great season, way to get the youngun's involved. I recognize your Dad from someplace, maybe BCWF conventions...??? What do you think?

that is possible he held a position in the fed years ago.

[Wildfoot]

awesome pics, like always.

[Phil]

Impressive season for you and your family! Nice work!

[Bromley]

This boy could not have a better father! Only wish I could have the same! Next Shockey? Maybe?

[Big7]

As much as a guy hates to see time fly by...can't wait until my son is old enough to let the hammer drop on some awesome critters like that! Much to look forward to....

My son got his picture taken with "Santa" the other day and he asked for a new hunting shirt so he can go hunting again with "Daddo"

[bsa30-06]

Great season you guys had.....excellent picture of the porky pricker.

[BCbillies]

Now that's one happy boy and a proud father and grandfather! Great job in showing your son the ways of the wild! What I would have sacrificed to have those experiences as a youngster. I have to comment about Cody harvesting a mountain goat at 12 years old - Holy Crap!!! Now it's time to get my boy a rifle . . . he's almost 5.

[wildman 22]

well done dana and family,with hunting partners like that no wonder you can hold out for the monsters.speaking of mosters,did you have a chance at any this year? i would also like to know about the rifle sling in the picture of you packing out the goat? great pics as usual. wildman 22

[Mr. Dean]

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Sooo, is it me, or,,,is that like a fork stuck in it's azz???

[hunter1947]

Dana that is a great pic of your son with the deer he is holding http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif.

You sure can tell how happy Cody is with that smile on his face ,this young fellow is going to be some great hunter when he gets a few more years under his belt ,dad is teaching the Doe's and don't the ways hunting should be done..

You sure are lucky Cody to have a dad that is this dedicated to hunting and taking the time to hunt with you and the rest of his family.
Great buck ,great pic ,great animals Cody congrats on a fine hunting year with dad ,PS keep dad in line LOL http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif.

[3kills]

great pics dana...looks like great times in the field with the ones u love....i cant wait till my kids are hunting with me...

[Freshtracks]

Big congrats dana on the fine year. And nice to see another great post.

When one has as negative a year as I, it's refreshing to be able to share the success of others.

Huge congrats to Cody on a year of great 1st's and I'm sure he'll have allot more in the future. Nothing better enjoying our resources with family and passing down the generations of knowledge. Just curious if your daughter is looking forward to be apart of it all in the future?

[The Hermit]

I said it last year and its true still... Dana is my hero! Awesome dude! Cody's growing confidence is evident in those pics too!! Well done to both of you.

[kennyj]

You guys had a great season.Lots of nice animals and good photos as usuall.You've got yourself a great partner there.Nice sheds by the way.
kenny

[doubled]

WOW, awesome year to say the least. No wonder you did not kill anything this year, you have a professional hunter beside you from the sounds of it. Good job Cody and don't forget to thank your dad, you guys have a special thing there. Cherish it.

[frenchbar]

Thanx for sharing the pics Steve.congrats again to Cody on his season .Hopewfully he will luck out on the kamloops sheep draw next season and get the Ram that he would like to get .Theres nothing in this world that is any better than hunting with your kids and dad.great job Seeing Codys got the bear hunting down ,maybe he could guide this ole muley hunter onto his first Bruin lol.Glen

[Bushman]

Dana...those are some fabulous photos.

The memories you made with your son this hunting season will last you both a lifetime.

You must be a very proud Dad.

[stanway]

Congrats to you Dana and your son Cody. There is no shortage of meat in your freezer this year. Good job!

[ELKOHOLICBC]

Congrats to you and your family Dana. A season you'll never forget. Pics speak a thousand words fits your post. I'm impressed your how much your boy can pack thats awesome.

[farside]

Great season and great pics Dana. Memories that will last a lifetime. As a parent , I love to see the kids out and enjoying time in the bush with family.

[Elkaholic]

Great stuff Dana, I for one actually await pictures and stories of your adventures annually as they are always top notch. Keep the good times a going.

[jessbennett]

thats awsome!!!!! way to go on getting the kids out. in a few years hes gunna give you a run for your money!!!! ;)

[bruin]

Nice pictures, looks like a great season. Thanks for posting

[Ron.C]

abolutely awesome pics and one hell of a season. Congrats to you and your boy

[Sitkaspruce]

thats awsome!!!!! way to go on getting the kids out. in a few years hes gunna give you a run for your money!!!! ;)

I think he is already doing that!!!!!!:biggrin::grin::wink:

As for Steve's daughter, I believe there is already a little bit of sibiling rivalrey started in the Dana family:D. Cannot wait until next year....

Steve, great job. You set an example of what happens when we take our children out into the outdoors and show them what life can be like away from all the media crap, video games and the corner stores.

Congrats to Cody on his great season.

Cheers

SS

[ohno]

Great pictures.

It is awesome to see you passing down the knowledge to Cody, that you learned from your father. Keeping the traditions alive.

[twanger]

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Dana Congrats to you and Cody it was a great year for both you guy's.
Need an update thought because this ain't the Kifaru Tent , how did it treat you guy's this fall?

[cmc destroyer]

You know what? KUDOS to you Dana!!!
You are doing what every father should do and introducing your son to an awesome lifestyle. I guarantee you wont be picking him up at the cop shop or catching him doing drugs and other stupidity when his in his teens.
He is lucky to have his dad spend that kind of time with him and you are lucky to have your son want to enjoy spend the time with you.
So congratulations and Merry Christmas.

[Wild one]

Dana looks like a great year for you and your family

[d6dan]

Its great too see the whole family enjoying the outdoors and filling the larder Cody!. Great Mt Goat!,and with a classic savage 99. When i was around your age my father bought me a model 99 and I still use it. Many more happy hunting days to you!!!.

[rocksteady]

Excellent job Dana.....Congrats to Cody and your dad....

Looks like you had a great season...It is great to see young people grow up with a love of the outdoors, as compared to other activities that they could become involved in...

You say by your own admission that you are a "legendary shit disturber", however I would also say you are a "legendary mentor" to your children...

I would rate this post 10 out of 10 stars..

[Kitimat Killer]

hey dana way to go tell your son i said congrats he's going to be an awesome hunter thats for sure with the year he just had wow got to love the goat pics and only 12 way to go

kk

[Salty]

Congrads to "comander Cody" and crew. Awsome year to say the least :cool: What calibre is that freezer fill'n old Savage?

[BigBanger]

Its great to see you came around and are posting pics again. Im not sure why you changed you mind but everyone is sure glad you did . The pics of your proud boy say it all . I look at your pictures and dream of the day that I can take my son out and spend some time in the bush . Way to go on an awesome season and a big THANK YOU for posting the pictures of your great season .

[7mag700]

That's one proud looking boy. Way to go dad. I'm hoping I can be half the mentor to my step-kids. Although I have a great dad it was more my older cousin that taught me gun safety and hunting, and I've always loved him for it.

7m7

[guest]

Dana,
great to see you out with family. This is what it's all about. From grandpa to your kids, good times. Thanks for sharing and congrats to all.
CT

[goatdancer]

wildman 22

It looks like a 'safari sling'. The back part drops away when you raise the gun to aim.

[newhunterette]

Dana, thanks for sharing your photos of the season - you and your children - your family are an inspiration in the hunting community to show what this special sport is about and why people do it - it is all about sharing and family unity and teaching our future (our children) that there is more to life than electronics, hanging about town, causing mayhem - it is about getting out and experiencing the good things that bring memories of lifetimes to pass on to new generations

thank you for always sharing a little of your history, your present and your future with us here on HBC

congratulations to all of you :)

[ThinAir]

Dana, thanks for the great stories and pics.

Your son is a real trooper.... not too many MEN have what it takes to hunt goat! He's the MAN!

Congrats!

[todbartell]

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[Kody94]

Congrats to you and your family ('specially Cody!) on a great season, Dana!

And I am very pleased to see your sharing your photos on this website...as always, they are an inspiration.

Now, why don't you get busy doing some hunter recruitment? :D (sorry, just could NOT resist...)

Keep doin' it right, man,
4Ster

[tooley]

Great photo's Dana, I always love to read your threads. Congrats to Cody on a fine season and congrats to you on using the youth season for what it was meant to be. So many fathers out there use their youths to bag themselves early season big bucks, good job!

[bushguy]

Awesome!gettin out with your son is priceless and watching him "learn the ropes etc" is something he will cherish all his life.congratz.Hard to keep kids interested in the outdoors n stuff these days.

[moosehunter16]

congrats to the hunter who got all those animals

[SUAFOYT]

Great photos. I'm still trying to find out how the hell you're able to post such good ones from a dial up service no less. I think you should put a pic on the site of that little ornament that's in the corner of your living room.:-P

[M.Dean]

It's nice to bag that Monster buck your self, but i think the thrill is as great or even greater helping a family member get there Trophy! Great pics and great year!

[dana]

Thanks for the nice comments. This truly has been a season I will cherish forever.

To answer some questions, Cody's Model 99 is a 300 Sav. He is the 4th generation of our family to hunt with it. She is a family heriloom. If she could talk, man just think of the stories she could tell.
The sling I have on my rifle in the one goat packin pic is a Booniepacker sling. My buddy gave me the sling last season. It is a nice way to pack a rifle. I highly reccomend it.
As for my season, we had tuff conditions for late season muleys. But, that seems to be par of the course for the last 10 years or so. Most years we don't get snow till well after the rut. That means the deer are scattered from high to low and everywhere in between. It really can be frustrating for a timber hunter with the snap, crackle, pop conditions. But I've learned that if you conquer the head game, you can still have success. With having the freezer very full this year, I knew I probably wasn't going to kill a buck because I was going to be very very picky. I saw plenty of legal bucks, just never saw one that turned my crank and made me wanna cancel my tag. The more I eat tag soup, the better it tastes.

SSSter,
LMAO! Notice how the Recruitment Camp are the ones that haven't posted here yet? How dare I show other dads that hunting with your kids is the best way to recruit hunters. LOL!

[Kye]

Is the goat a nannie or billie?

[dana]

Is the goat a nannie or billie?

Why do you care? Second time you asked the question. If you can't tell you obviously don't know goats, but I'm willing to bet with your fishing you do in fact know the answer.

[PGK]

Here we go. POPCORN! $2.50 a bucket! Getcho popcorn!

It's a nanny, FYI.

I love you Steve :D Great pics, again.

[2slow]

great to see your son doing so well early in his hunting career. I have to say you take some of the best hunting pics on this site

[BiG Boar]

Dana, legendary sh*t disturber, I think now you are a legendary guide. What an awsome year. I would be your wing man any time goose. Gimme a PM if you feel the need to teach anyone eles anything.

[Red Foreman]

Great season for you and your family Dana.Excellent pics as well.Another savage fan here,good to see people still using these fine rifles.Your young fella looks like he's going to be a hell of a hunter,good job on the father role.

[Bighorn hunter]

All I can say is wow, what a great year, don't know you dana,but from what I've seen and read, I have a huge amount of respect for you.You truly show how a parent should be.

Regards
BHH

[wsm]

congrats on the great season to you and cody. love your pics they are the highlight of HBC for me. thanks.:smile:

[tooty]

Awsome.My grandson is 2 years old and just loves the outside and his grandpa,I can't wait.I hope I can do half the good job you have.Awsome.

[rifleman]

awesome pics & season you had. It's good to see young kids like your son enjoying the outdoors & hunting so much. way to go on teaching him how to do it right.

[quadrakid]

forget dana,that cody,s the hunter to watch! thanks for sharing your family adventures in pictures. merry christmas

[gameslayer]

Thanks for sharing Dana, Great stuff pretty cool to be able to return years of favours to your Dad and have a young one under your wing learning the ropes while holding his own with the best of them . I am sure Cody will be a legend in no time:) He is already on HBC :wink:

Cheers to your season :grin:

[mikek blacktail]

congrats Cody and Dana looks like you had a great year ,hope to have the same memorys taking my daughter out next year.

[jimzuk]

Thanks for sharing Steve
Truly legendary photos and stories

[Johnnybear]

Totally awesome post Dana. Congrats to your son for such a successful year. Congrats to you for guiding him and teaching him.

[LeverActionJunkie]

Once again Dana Thanks for the Awesome photos. I always look forward to your threads. Congratulations to your son and to you. You've raised a fine young man you should be proud.

[Elkhound]

That is one hell of a season. Congrats big time to Cody. Wish I had a dad who hunted.

[KevinB]

Nice pictures as usual Steve. I gotta hand it to you, for spending that much time with your kids hunting. I think that's a real good thing.

I really love my Boonie Packer safari sling too, especially when I've got a pack on. It's the cat's meow.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

I hope you picked up all your kid's garbage:mad:.........;).......Cody cut enough little triangles out of his tags to supply confetti for a few weddings:cool:.

Nice work!

SSS

[dana]

Sooo, is it me, or,,,is that like a fork stuck in it's azz???


Pouring Rain and the flash caught some rain drops.

[dana]

I think he is already doing that!!!!!!:biggrin::grin::wink:

As for Steve's daughter, I believe there is already a little bit of sibiling rivalrey started in the Dana family:D. Cannot wait until next year....

Steve, great job. You set an example of what happens when we take our children out into the outdoors and show them what life can be like away from all the media crap, video games and the corner stores.

Congrats to Cody on his great season.

Cheers

SS

My daughter is definately keen to give her brother a run for his money. She had her Jr. Licence this year and was hoping to get her first grouse. Was a bad year for chickens. Just too wet this summer and the crop was very low. She can't wait for next year and is hoping the chicken hunting will be better. Will probably do some bunny hunting with both them this winter. Good way to learn trackin skills in the snow by chasing a ol' buck hare. They are smart as a big ol' muley and will double back on ya and such. Not the easiest to hunt in the thick stuff, but should teach them some good skills.

[dana]

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Dana Congrats to you and Cody it was a great year for both you guy's.
Need an update thought because this ain't the Kifaru Tent , how did it treat you guy's this fall?

The Kifaru treated us well on our back pack trips this summer. I love it. I really wanted to do a late season solo backpack hunt with it, but work got busy and I had pretty much burned all my time off early in the season. I do have plans to do a winter trip or 2 with it and giver a try in some extreme conditions.
As nice as the Kifaru is, I'll still use the walltent for cooler weather family camping. It is nice having a fire that will burn all night and having a comfy cot to sleep on.

[dana]

Great photos. I'm still trying to find out how the hell you're able to post such good ones from a dial up service no less. I think you should put a pic on the site of that little ornament that's in the corner of your living room.:-P

Posting up pics with dial up just proves I'm a very patient man. :razz:

[6616]

SSSter,
LMAO! Notice how the Recruitment Camp are the ones that haven't posted here yet? How dare I show other dads that hunting with your kids is the best way to recruit hunters. LOL!

Hey Dana, I think lots of us believe in recruitment, your way works just fine, so does the other way, there is more then one way to skin a cat, neither camp should be trashing each other IMO.

[dana]

I agree. Maybe you can tell that to Fisherdude and the great example he has set as a Fed member when he told me I am F##kin the hunting for my kids. The Recruitment camp have done more against recruitment than they could ever imagine. To steal GG's words, They have Sunk Ships.:tongue:
With their constant attacks on the internet against those that may have differing views, they have backed people in a corner and guess what, the cat puts up a fight. I have told them this again and again, but they seem intent on destroying their own agenda.
Meanwhile, guys like me and my brother, carry on instilling in our kids a love and a desire for the outdoors and the hunt. Maybe if they had kids of their own, they would see the value in that.

[6616]

I agree. Maybe you can tell that to Fisherdude and the great example he has set as a Fed member when he told me I am F##kin the hunting for my kids. The Recruitment camp have done more against recruitment than they could ever imagine. To steal GG's words, They have Sunk Ships.:tongue:
With their constant attacks on the internet against those that may have differing views, they have backed people in a corner and guess what, the cat puts up a fight. I have told them this again and again, but they seem intent on distroying their own agenda.
Meanwhile, guys like me and my brother, carry on instilling in our kids a love and a desire for the outdoors and the hunt. Maybe if they had kids of their own, they would see the value in that.

Sending PM.

[horshur]

I agree. Maybe you can tell that to Fisherdude and the great example he has set as a Fed member when he told me I am F##kin the hunting for my kids. The Recruitment camp have done more against recruitment than they could ever imagine. To steal GG's words, They have Sunk Ships.:tongue:
With their constant attacks on the internet against those that may have differing views, they have backed people in a corner and guess what, the cat puts up a fight. I have told them this again and again, but they seem intent on destroying their own agenda.
Meanwhile, guys like me and my brother, carry on instilling in our kids a love and a desire for the outdoors and the hunt. Maybe if they had kids of their own, they would see the value in that.

I think you should bury the hatchet bout this......it is old ground.

[Mr. Dean]

Pouring Rain and the flash caught some rain drops.

Na. I think it's a fork. :razz:

[Mr. Dean]

I think you should bury the hatchet bout this......it is old ground.

x2 Its oooold.

[betteroffishing]

good to see ya posting pics again and a great story to go along w it. i hope to one day be half the hunter your 12 year old allready is.

[hunter1947]

To who this may concern ,last year I had a blow up with one of my hunting partners ,he was going to leave camp :frown:.

I said to him after things cooled down ,lets just forget what was said we are so close to getting an elk..

He said to many bad things have been said.

I said well I am a forgiving person and I will put what happened behind me.

He walked away and thought about it and came back to me and said ,you are quit a person Wayne and I respect you for what you are and we shook hands .

And yes he did get his bull elk the next day ,sometimes it is better to forget and go on http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif .

[huntwriter]

To who this may concern ,last year I had a bow up with one of my hunting partners ,he was going to leave camp :frown:.

I said to him after things cooled down ,lets just forget what was said we are so close to getting an elk..

He said to many bad things have been said.

I said well I am a forgiving person and I will put what happened behind me.

He walked away and thought about it and came back to me and said ,you are quit a person Wayne and I respect you for what you are and we shook hands .

And yes he did get his bull elk the next day ,sometimes it is better to forget and go on http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif .

That is exactly how it should be. Life is too short to dwell on squabbling and negativities. It’s also bad for your health.;-)

[mark]

I hope this thread doesnt go sideways on these OLD issues! This is a record so far, a Dana thread with over a 100 replies that has not gone south or been locked! :shock: Very nice pics as always, nice to see yer pics again!

[dana]

Bury the hatchet??? Come on now. Every year I make it my New Years Resolution to pick one new person on the internet to hound all year. This year it was Fisherdude's turn. The year ain't over yet. I still have a couple more weeks. ;)

[mrdoog]

Can we make suggestions for next years candidate?

Enjoyed your pictures.
Makes me miss the days when my kids weren't too busy to get away and spend some time hunting.

[sawmill]

Pick ME,,Pick Me:tongue:
I`ll eat you alive.:biggrin:
You are blessed to have the chance to hunt with your Dad and your boy.I wish I could have hunted with my son and Dad.You are teaching Cody to be a proper good man.Well done.

[hunter1947]

Bury the hatchet??? Come on now. Every year I make it my New Years Resolution to pick one new person on the internet to hound all year. This year it was Fisherdude's turn. The year ain't over yet. I still have a couple more weeks. ;)


Dana I sure hope it won't be my turn in 2009 because you will loose ,LOL :eek:.

[Will]

Bury the hatchet??? Come on now. Every year I make it my New Years Resolution to pick one new person on the internet to hound all year. This year it was Fisherdude's turn. The year ain't over yet. I still have a couple more weeks. ;)
I've got lots of FREE time ! :razz:
.......and an empty freezer:redface:

[BIGHUNTERFISH]

Great pictures and lots of great memories.I feel that there is a lot of guys on this site that also have great pictures but are hesitant to post them because they might not live up to the standards of some of you so called ''trophy hunters" calling peoples deer rats or dinks shows a great disrespect for the sport and the game we are harvesting.The hunt is what it is all about ,the friendships the camps, enjoying the great outdoors the kill is just the icing on a great cake.I have more respect for a guy who shoots a spike deer and is truly excited and happy than a guy who shoots a nice four point and looks disappointed in the photo because the tines arent as long as he had hoped for.

[dana]

BHF,
Why don't you tell us how you really feel? You know this is Christmas, time to open up and show your softer side eh? ;)

It is easy to tell from these pics that I am a BAD ASS TROPHY HUNTER ain't it? I AM THE AXLE ROSE OF THE HUNTING WORLD!!!! LMAO!!!

[rocksteady]

There is a saying out there "Pretty hard to run with the big dogs, when you don't even get off the porch!!!"

Dana, looks like you and your family are definitely "BIG DOGS".....

[mcrae]

Awesome pics and stories. I took my daughter hunting this year and she loved it. We are planning more trips next year. My little dude is only two so I have a bit to wait before I take him hunting...

Dana what did you get Cody for footwear? My daughter is 10 and I have been trying to find decent boots for here? Hunting gear for kids is pretty limited so most of her stuff so far is from Valhalla Pure...

[dana]

Mcrae555,
Cody has actually been wearing my old Lowa Sheep Hunters. I bought a new pair this year and he inherited my old pair. If his feet grow more this year, I've got a pair of vintage Heads that he should fit. I picked them up at Value Village for a couple bucks. I also picked up a pair of vintage Pierre Paris this year at a garage sale. Both pairs of boots are in prime top-notch shape. I am always looking at used boots and if I see something that will fit one of us, I buy them. Some real good deals out there if you keep your eyes open.

[Th0r]

Nice pics as always. Thanks. Good job on your son's success. This kid will be the next SuperHunter man. You must be proud.

[horshur]

Awesome pics and stories. I took my daughter hunting this year and she loved it. We are planning more trips next year. My little dude is only two so I have a bit to wait before I take him hunting...

Dana what did you get Cody for footwear? My daughter is 10 and I have been trying to find decent boots for here? Hunting gear for kids is pretty limited so most of her stuff so far is from Valhalla Pure...


Try cabelas website...lots of kids size hunting boots for a pretty decent price.

[Brambles]

Try cabelas website...lots of kids size hunting boots for a pretty decent price.


OH you don't have to tell Mcrae555 about cabela's:biggrin: he's the poster boy with all their gear.:D

[mcrae]

OH you don't have to tell Mcrae555 about cabela's:biggrin: he's the poster boy with all their gear.:D

I have not had good luck with Cabela's and boots though...:biggrin:

[Brambles]

I have not had good luck with Cabela's and boots though...:biggrin:


Yeah they were kinda clunky weren't they:smile:

[NaStY]

Great pics and story/experience.

Hope to do that with my sons very soon....

[mrdoog]

Isn't it Axl Rose?

[306 dave]

I'm staring my son next year. I told him if did well in school that he could take the core course and I'm proud to say he achieved six A s and three B s. So no excuses. I hope we have as much fun together hunting as you guys did. Congrats to you both. And if you have any tips for youth season areas for us we'll take it.

[hunter1947]

BHF,
Why don't you tell us how you really feel? You know this is Christmas, time to open up and show your softer side eh? ;)

It is easy to tell from these pics that I am a BAD ASS TROPHY HUNTER ain't it? I AM THE AXLE ROSE OF THE HUNTING WORLD!!!! LMAO!!!

Why would you say that these pic make you a bad ass trophy hunter Dana ???? :???:.

My thoughts are is that any one out there can hunt the way they like to as long as it is done in a legal way.

If it is a spike you shoot or holding off for a wall hanger or other so be it it does not make anyone a bad ass hunter.

We all have that choice and no one should hold any offense to this kind of hunting we chose to do.
There are so many members that adore your hunting methods on this site and I am one of them ,I respect you for what you do as a hunter and a dad as for your children.

You should be proud of who you are on what you represent on this forum ,thats my thoughts http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif.

[Fisher-Dude]

Isn't it Axl Rose?

Yes, it is, if you're thinking of the frontman for Guns n Roses.

Axle Rose is the mechanic at the Clearwater gas station.

[Blainer]

Great pictures and lots of great memories.I feel that there is a lot of guys on this site that also have great pictures but are hesitant to post them because they might not live up to the standards of some of you so called ''trophy hunters" calling peoples deer rats or dinks shows a great disrespect for the sport and the game we are harvesting.The hunt is what it is all about ,the friendships the camps, enjoying the great outdoors the kill is just the icing on a great cake.I have more respect for a guy who shoots a spike deer and is truly excited and happy than a guy who shoots a nice four point and looks disappointed in the photo because the tines arent as long as he had hoped for.I understand where you are coming from and I don't recall anyone putting down anothers harvest,but keep in mind that if we all shot the spikers there would'nt be many 4 points.
We are all entitled to an opinion and I personally agree with and hunt the 4 point seasons.
Great pictures of a great season and a happy young fella.

[Caveman]

I AM THE AXLE ROSE OF THE HUNTING WORLD!!!! LMAO!!!

Does that mean it's going to be 14 years between posts!!! :shock:

[dana]

FD,
If you want to talk about 4 points versus spikes go start your own thread and stop hijacking my thread. As you can see in the pics, there are no four points posted up here.:tongue:

[Elkhound]

Thread back on track. Want to pick fights do it in a pm. Lets not have a great thread about a young hunter having an incredible season go sideways.

[GoatGuy]

Notice how the Recruitment Camp are the ones that haven't posted here yet? How dare I show other dads that hunting with your kids is the best way to recruit hunters. LOL!

I think it's great your kids getting out.

Too bad he didn't post the stories himself - be neat.

[Steeleco]

I think it's great your kids getting out.

Too bad he didn't post the stories himself - be neat.

Agreed, once I got my son an account, I have to fight for keyboard time.
Now after your pictures my son wants a Goat, YEAH right :shock::shock:

[ElectricDyck]

Finally read this, pretty amazing! One day I hope to have as good a season as your son! Thanks for posting!:smile: