69Viking

Jspooney and his story about Hannah's first deer got me thinking.

My son has been trying to get his first deer for two years now hunting in the Alabama Youth Hunt two years in a row and an Eglin Youth Hunt this year. In addition Jason let us sit a couple of days at his place during doe days and he missed on two nice does due to nerves. He's patient and has no problem sitting in the cold, I had him out on Eglin in 20 degree temps.He loves theoutdoors and is pretty beat up about missing those two does and having to wait until next year toget anotheropportunity.

I hate asking but if anybody has private property or a lease where they allow guests and could giveAnthony a second chance this year it would be greatly appreciated. We have tree climbers so we don't need shooting houses but they do make it easier with a youngster. At 12 years old I was impressed with his tree climbing abilitiesand had to takethe picture below torecord the his first timeup a tree this year on Eglin! I know it's late in the game but I've seen the PFF familyhelp so many so I thought I'd giveit one more shot before pack it upand try again next year.

Update:Anthony shot and missed with my muzzleloader last weekend but would like to give it one more shot this Saturday now that he's not scared of the kick by the.50 Cal. designation of the muzzleloader. Anybody have a placein Florida that Anthony can use to try and get his first deer (buck or doe tag if you have extra) on Saturday 2/27/10??? If not we'll clean the boat up next weekend and get ready to catch some fish!Thanks fortrying guys, there's been a lot of positive responses and we both appreciate that immensely!

69Viking

BTT - Did I mention he's a straight "A" student at Bruner Middle School?

SouthernAngler

If i had a place i would take him. Here's a bump.

imkilroy

Hey Viking, Is the 15th the only afternoon you can work out? Let me check my schedule but if I can work it out I would be glad to take ya'll. The only stipulation is that guest cannot take buck's. I have doe tag's that you are more than welcome to fill though. Our camp is close to Laurel Hill. Let's see what we can work out.

69Viking

SouthernAngler thanks for the bump! Kilroy you have PMs.

69Viking

BTT - Thanks for looking guys, I know it's near the end of the season and options are going to be limited.

69Viking

BTT - Still holding out hope though time is running out.

Bill's Boy

pm sent

69Viking

:bump Well due to the terrible snow storm that shut down schools and businesses in Escambia CountyAnthony isstillopen to hunting all day Monday 2/15/10 (President's Day Holiday) if anyone has somewhere in NW Florida he can hunt from!

Thanks everyone who has responded so far and who is actively working to help him out,we bothreally appreciates it! Stay warm this weekend, hopefully it's our last cold blast for this winter, it's definitely been acold one!

TUBBLAWNS

Here's a bump, wish I had somewhere local to take him. Hope it works out, if someone can make it happen you'll never forget the feeling, and he won't either!!!!