Montana Mule Deer Buck and Bull Elk

[Fireball221]

My dad flew up from NM this season to accompany me on my special draw tag for mule deer here in Montana.  We had a great time passing up several bucks before I placed the crosshairs on this classic looking mule deer buck.  Prior to this hunt I was blessed to have also shared my bull elk harvest with my dad by my side as well.  What a season and the best part was having my dad along just like the good old days .  It's been about 10 years since he and I have hunted together.  Let me know what you think. 

Headed to Oregon for Thanksgiving with my wife for a surprise  baby shower.  We are now in the 6th month of the pregnancy and time is moving fast.  I can't wait for our little blessing to be here .  Have a great Thanksgiving, I know I have much to be Thankful for. 

Dave

[weedwalker]

Nice deer and elk. And it's great that you got to share it with your Dad.

[Bills Custom Calls]

I bet your Freezer is full

Hunting with dad A youngen soon to be here and 2 nice kills.I would call that one heck of a year

Congrats!!!!!!

[vvarmitr]

That is just magnificent!    

It don't get any better than that. 

Thanks so much for sharing! Do you have any time to give more details on the hunt?

[studabaka]

Darn nice season you had and having your dad there for both, well that's just impressive planning and execution on your part  .  Congratulations!! And congrats on the soon to be hunting partner. Will that be your first? Have a safe trip and wonderful Thanksgiving!

[Bob D]

Fine looking mule deer . I really like his rack.

[Hawks Feather]

Great pictures, great kills, and I am sure an even greater joy having your Dad along.  Now, for the "under cover" work - CONGRATULATIONS!   That will make you happier than any hunt.

Jerry

[DirtyDog]

Nice buck and bull......I wish my dad would hunt with me, but we just don't have that type of relationship. I plan on having a good relationship with my boys though.  

[slagmaker]

Congragulations on the hunt. I know hunting and  fishing with my father was one of the things I looked forward to. Big congragats on the new addition to the family.

[keekee]

Congrads dude! Very nice take!

Even better you spent it with your dad! I get to hunt next week with mine!


Brent

[wv_yoter]

Congrats Dave. I 'm very lucky I get to hunt with my dad and both grandpa's every year. Nice pics and an even better story.

[Fireball221]

Stu,
this will be our first little one.  We are very excited!!!

Jerry,
Thanks and you are right the "Under Cover" work will sure pay off and I am postive that this experience will be my personal best achievement and responsibility.  We can't wait.

Thanks to all on the comments and Dirtydog you have the right attitude and I know you will have a good relationship with your boys. 

Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless Y'all

[FOsteology]

What do I think..... simply fantastic! Wonderful that you got to spend some quality time hunting with your Dad. And hey, very nice mule deer and the Elk's not shabby either! 

[Bullet]

It is nice when you can have a successful hunt, but you topped it with having 2 and having your dad along. Congratulations

[FinsnFur]

Wow! very nice. 
That Elk especially is going to be some good eatin 
Nice write up, I enjoyed that Fireball 

[Troy Walter]

Wow, very nice and even better you got time with your dad.

[Ladobe]

Fantastic pictures Dave and really envy the write up.   You're a lucky man to have a Dad who still cares.   Last time I hunted with my Dad was elk in 1966 - the last time he ever hunted.   All I have is memories now, and the British MK4 303 blunderbuss Ackley sporterized for him in the mid 50's that he hunted all his big game with.