remembering my hunting mentor

[alaska2go]

It brings me with a sad heart that my Father passed away today. My Father took me hunting every chance he got.. He started taking me turkey hunting when I was 5 years old .. He taught me all about hunting & the wild world we live in. My best memories in life growing up and beyond is hunting with my father. There was always one guy I could absolutely count on and it was him. This is the last elk hunt we went on in 2012 he was 73 years old. He had dry eye demaculate disease in his eyes in which there no cure for and was losing his eye sight rapidly. My father always wanted to go hunting with his grandchildren but got to a age to where he couldn't.

He convinced me to leave his side and take Wyatt on his first elk last week and make sure we put in a honest effort.. It brought him great joy to see that Wyatt harvested a 5x6 bull for his first bull. His quote, " way to get after it boys" ..

I write this because we as a hunting community all have had a mentor, friend, father, grandfather, or someone special that has brought this great privilege of hunting into our lives. We shall honor those who took the time and had great patience to teach us to be sportsmen, stewards of the land, and enjoy what God has created for us.

I encourage you all to be Noble men/women and bring someone into this arena so they too can enjoy great outdoors.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

My condolences to you and your family.

I lost my Dad in 2012 and like you he was my mentor and taught me to be a good hunter and person. I miss him every day. We went elk hunting here in Colorado the last time in 2008 when Dad was 90 and he got his last elk.

 

[Mnbogboy]

Very sorry for your loss. Every hunt from now on your Dad will be with you.
We lost my Dad and mentor in May. Dad was 92 and his suffering with CHF is over.
Saturday we start our MN deer hunt, I know Dad will be there telling me to "squeeze" when the time comes right.
Here is Dad a few years back with a Wiscosin buck.

 

[dustin ray]

Vary sorry for your loss
And thank you for sharing your fathers love for you and his family
when every im hunting and espesaly for ducks i fill close to my dad and so thankful he shared his love for hunting with me
payers to you family

 

[kidoggy]

I am sorry for your loss.
take comfort knowing he is in a much better place and wouldn't wish to return if he could.

 

[Bonecollector]

So sorry to hear this. Praying for you and your family during this time.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Thoughts are with you.

 

[Yell Co AR Hunter]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad in February of this year. Although he was not a hunter he did buy me my first shotgun and rifle. He always supported my hunting. I had to figure out this hunting on my own.

 

[memtb]

I’m truly sorry for your loss! Our Thoughts and Prayers for You and Your Family!

I lost my Dad 3 years ago, there are times that the “raw nerve” pain returns. My Dad wasn’t a serious hunter, but took me hunting and was very tolerant of my firearm passions. I miss him almost daily! memtb

 

[Ikeepitcold]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[ScottR]

Tough thing to read, very sorry for your loss! I am glad you and your son were able to share that hunt and had the time to share with your father how you did!

 

[Winchester]

Very sorry for your loss.
My Dad also taught me how to hunt and shoot at a very early age.
He passed away in 2001, much too soon, but now he accompanies me every time I go on a hunt.
I can hear his voice talking me through each shot I take.
I'm sure you Dad you still be with you too.

 

[tim]

my condolences

my father passed away in september of 2008. Fall can be hard at times. I wish you well.

 

[Catahoula12]

Sorry for your loss. Very traumatic and yet humbling knowing the experiences and lessons learned by a mentor in ones life. Carry on the knowledge you know to others.

 

[sleepingbear]

Tough time for sure, my Condolences and Prayers. Lost my father way to young (54) I was able to get him up to Alaska in your neck of the woods, we spent a week on the Little Su. Take care!!!

 

[alaska2go]

thanks guys !!! I wish all happy hunting and be safe out there.

 

[BKhunter50]

What a blessing to have those kind of memories that you will always hold dear to your heart. Sorry for you loss.

 

[Prerylyon]

No words can express the loss of a Father, Mentor, and Friend. I lost my dad when I was 19. He learned how to fish, just so he could take me fishing; and in those acts of kindness, planted a seed that grew into his little boy's lifelong love of the outdoors. Godspeed and prayers during this time.

 

[marcusvdk]

Sorry for your loss. It always tough lost both my grandfathers 2 years ago. Both were big mentors for my brother, Dad, and me

 

[mallardsx2]

Sorry for your loss. Keep your chin up and remember the good times.