First deer....was he excited

Joined a new lease between Fredericksburg and Mason. Paid for 2 spots because my youngest who is 9 wanted to hunt so bad. He has been shoot non stop to get ready and is locked and loaded.
Saturday evening he did it. The buck he wanted came out and presented him the shot. He was not nervous or shaking. Dropped the 8 point. A great deer for his first and from the smile you can see he is beyond excited.
As a dad I was so proud, all you dads know what I am talking about, WHAT A FEELING! He also killed 3 hogs. He was on fire and is forever hooked.

That’s awesome! I also killed my first deer on our family lease between Mason and Fredericksburg, but that was 46 years ago. The brow tines on your sons buck are almost as big as that spike I killed so long ago.

Congratulations on your son's first buck!! It's a beauty! My 27 year old son was also 9 when he killed his first buck. And add the excitement of 3 hogs too, doesn't get any better than that.

Congratulations to you and the young man.

Just curious as to what rifle he's using, the one shown in the photo? I always enjoy hearing what rifle and caliber is doing the job for another hunter, especially for the youngsters. It's definitely working for him.

Super sweeeeeet!

Outstanding! Congrats to your son. Nice buck.

He or you will never forget this - awesome - congrats

Great job! (to both of you)

I was going to add that in the post but left it out. Its a Mossberg youth 243 that I won in a drawing about 8 years ago. Has been a great gun. I have killed many animals with it and the boy is keeping it going.

Congratulations! Memories for a lifetime and I'm sure it's only the beginning

Wow what a great weekend you all had memories for ever. Plus the smile dad will never forget.

Awesome!

As good as it gets right there. Thanks for sharing. Well done dad.

That’s what it’s all about right there! Congrats young man!

Awesome stuff! Well done Dad.

Good Job!

Congratulations to your son on a great first deer. He set the bar way higher than I did on my first deer. Really like that he got to take his first one with a rifle you had also taken deer with. Passing on the family tradition.

Congrats to you both!

Oh yes, the little rifle that could. I bought my youngest one years ago and liked it so much I bought one for myself when Academy had them on sale. Perfect rifle for young and old shoulders (like mine) alike.

Again, congratulations to you both.

Yes he set the bar way high. Guess we have to keep hunting for the bigger one! Or maybe dad will get to pull the trigger!

I was going to add that in the post but left it out. Its a Mossberg youth 243 that I won in a drawing about 8 years ago. Has been a great gun. I have killed many animals with it and the boy is keeping it going.

Fantastic!

Fun stuff right there.
He's on the right track, good job Dad.

Congrats young man! Great buck!

Great Job! You are making memories that he will remember and share with his kids in years to come!!

Good job buddy!

Outstanding!

GREAT deer and great story...the next generation of hunters.

Great job all around!

We have to keep the next generation interested. Such great memories made that they can pass on.

Heck yeah!

Congratulations

Awesome

Way to go young man!

Very nice! One of our hunters had his 8 yr. old with his birthday rifle out this past weekend. Saturday evening, he dropped a nice 6 point cull buck with his JM stamped 30-30 that dad found at pawn shop. Federal 170 grain Power Shok dropped it in its tracks. His birthday was Sunday so he literally got a nice buck with his birthday present from dad on the eve of his 9th birthday.

Anyways, great memories for you and your son. And yes, get him hooked on dropping the porkers please!

Outstanding buck! Congrats to your son, good shooting!

Congrats to the young man, and congrats to you dad. You both have memories to last a lifetime.

What a great moment for both of you! Congratulations!

Congrats to the young man
That was a day that neither of you will ever forget

Nice warpaint also

Awesome,,,congrats to both of you,,,,great job little man !

Congrats to you both. I've got the last of my three excited to hopefully shoot his first this year and I know the feeling you're talking about.

Great pics, congrats to your son.