Hunting with the man on his 91st Bday. A message for young members

[Howard Roark]

Today is dad’s 91st birthday. He wanted to kill a big buck today but would have settled for a doe.

If your parents are able to do things with you make spending time together a priority. If you are estranged from a parent and repair is possible for your relationship work on the relationship.

We hunted this afternoon after burying my cousin. Ken had children in their 20’s. Their children will never know one of the best men who walked in this earth. I am a fortunate man.

The light reflecting on the pond in the first photo was dad walking 1/4 of a mile to the truck. The second is when he passed a trail camera.

 

[slow motion]

May you have many more hunts together. Thanks for sharing

 

[furtaker]

Awesome thread.

 

[alwayslookin]

How fortunate you are to still be hunting with your dad at that age.
Sorry for the loss of your cousin.

 

[antharper]

91 !!! Wow , just can’t think of much better ! Congrats to you for getting to spend the day in the woods with your dad . Hope y’all get many more days in the woods together

 

[fishblister]

Thank you for sharing. Great stuff and beautiful family.

 

[menhadenman]

Sign me up!

 

[Headshot]

Your post made my day. Thank you.

 

[Gaswamp]

great stuff

 

[Railroader]

May we all be as fortunate as you guys...

 

[deermaster13]

Great thread. This year makes the second season my dad has been unable to go. He had never missed a trapping season in over 50 years. It seems since he has not been able to get out he goes down hill faster. Breaks my heart. Good to see you enjoying your dad. All you younger ones on here take heed, spend quality time with your Ole man. Never know when you can't. Mine always seemed invincible.

 

[JustUs4All]

Thank you for sharing your story and through it, your dad with us. I hope y'all have many more good times together.

 

[NCHillbilly]

That is some great stuff. I lost my dad nearly 20 years ago, and I lost my mom about three months ago. She was almost 91. I miss them greatly.

 

[Triple C]

Thx for sharing. You are a very, very fortunate son to still have your dad at 91 and being able to enjoy the outdoors with him.

 

[cramer]

Thanks for sharing.
You guys are truly blessed.

 

[flatsmaster]

So blessed … great stuff

 

[Evergreen]

Man I envy you, lost my grandfather when he was 89, we never deer hunted together but mention a dove shoot or quail hunt or fishing hole and you'd hear his house door shut and truck crank up. Better move quick. What I wouldn't give for one more dove shoot or afternoon at the pond with him, shoot I'd trade body parts to hear him giving me orders at the farm at 530 in the morning

 

[Hoss]

Great day. I hope you get to share many more.

 

[Silver Britches]

Man, that’s awesome! Seeing this put the biggest smile on my face that I’ve had in a long time! And happy birthday to your father. Bless y’all!

 

[leroy]

Great post. Lost mine in 2014, he was 73, my oldest son loves bird hunting as much as he did and has a son of his own now. My other son makes his living training dogs, retrievers, he would be so tickled to see them enjoying his passions. Enjoy them while you can.