He's a sheep hunter.

[chuck nelson]

A good friend and the guy I've hunted with most over the years drew a ewe tag and asked if my 13 year old (my oldest) and myself would like to follow along. Tyler also had a youth partner licence for the tag so off we went.

We saw Grizzlies, Black Bear, Elk, Moose, and with a little luck got sheep in the right spot for a stalk. The shot ended up being around 340 yds and so Tyler passed on shooting as he wasn't comfortable at that range. But he couldn't have had a better time. Even though the terrain was tough and steps long. When he got home he immediately went to the computer and google earth to show his younger brother and sister where he had been.

It's important for hunters to pass on their experiences and traditions.

 

[freddyfour]

Awesome!

 

[Boomer]

Fantastic! Congratulations to Tyler for passing up a shot he wasn't comfortable making, that shows maturity and excellent judgement. Well done young man!

 

[Scott_N]

Good work! Congrats!

 

[bbobie]

Congrats

 

[FLHTCUI]

The Grin on the Face says it all.
Congratts !
Rob

 

[BigUglyMan]

Well done.

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

Most excellent! He's hooked now.

 

[pete dobinson]

Great picture Chuck, it must have been awesome to be out on a hunt like that with your son. He made a good decision to turn a shot down that he didn't feel comfortable with. Sounds like he thoroughly enjoyed himself.

 

[Travis_m]

Sounds like an experience he will never forget.

 

[fingers284]

Well done Chuck. I still remember my first sheep hunt (wasn't old enough to carry a rifle as well) with my old man into the Clearwater/forbidden creek area...set me up for another 45 yrs of climbing those hills.