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10yo got his first Grouse yesterday!



Was trying to get the 8yo a shot for his first blood, since the 10yo had taken a rabbit already...



We saw plenty, but the 8yo was hamstrung by a misfiring 1915 single shot Iver Johnson 410, and probably buck fever! (I have since diagnosed the problem and fixed the old pop-gun!) He had 2 misfires and 2 misses.

Finally let big brother have the shotgun seat and he took this bird off a tank trap mound with his 20ga at about 35 yards.

Saw 6 birds and one bunny, frustrating day for little brother! Will go again tomorrow weather permitting.

Nice job!!!

Good work! I can hardly wait until my boy is old enough to hunt.

Bb

First Rabbit and Grouse are special. Congrats to both!!!!

Good for you!! These young hunters are starting out right. Just look at those smiles.

Got out again today. Saw 8!

10 yo got one and missed one.
I got one because 8yo didn't see it.
8yo missed two.
3 others managed to get away without a shot.


Here's a pic of the 8yo after he knocked a couple feathers off.



Here's how close that one was (fist sized shot pattern, that was his excuse anyway!)



Here's the 10yo with todays bag....

Good on you Pop. Your doing a good job and looks like they are well on their way to being well rounded sportsmen.