Drake's Doe

Drake shot his first deer this morning....a doe.

Can you spot her?

Drake's goal was to shoot one while he's still seven and he'll be eight tomorrow.

What a proud moment for Drake and for J.J.

holdin' the white tail

with the fan club

Below is a clip of some does in the lane prior to Drake taking one down. J.J. was hoping to get footage of the actual shot, but didn't. However, Drake did get a get a nice shot of a doe in the snow. These pictures will have to suffice as the chronicle of Lexington's first snowfall of the season. Now the snow is melting and muddy around our house.

So, hunting season ends in Davie (where J.J. and Drake hunt) County today. And boy did it end on a high note. Congratulations Drake!

The Thrill Of The Hunt

The oldest son of our church friends, Beth and Noah, has been waiting patiently to go hunting with " Mr. J.J." J.J.'s new hunting club is in Davie County and rifle season opened today.

So, last night, Isaac spent the night at our house so that he could get up bright and early for his first hunting experience.

Isaac and Drake are ready to go.

Here's the view from the box stand.

Snack time.

Isaac looks for some deer.

"Come out, come out, wherever you are!"

They didn't get a deer this morning, but went back this evening.

Another church friend, Greg, bagged a 7-point buck. Isaac's beneath that orange hat somewhere.

Doesn't it look as if that buck's staring right at ya? Good shot, Greg! What a wonderful ending to a day in the woods. I think Isaac had an exciting time on his first hunting trip. Isaac's dad, Noah, has also been waiting almost as patiently, to go hunting. Perhaps he'll have a turn next weekend. I'll keep you posted.

A New Lease On LIfe

The sun rises this morning at the Yadkin River Hunting Club in nearby Davie County. J.J. just became a member last week. The club leases over 1900 acres for hunting. J.J. belongs to another hunting club in Surry County, but it's about an hour and a half away. In about 20 minutes, he can commute to this new deer lease, which is much more convenient.

Can you find Drake?

Today was Youth Turkey Hunting Day. J.J. and Drake headed over to the new deer (and turkey) lease about 5:30 this morning. J.J. utilized all of his turkey calls, but to no avail. He heard a gobbler in the distance but never saw him. Guess we'll have to cook that frozen Butterball turkey for our Easter dinner.

Although Drake didn't shoot a turkey, he and J.J. saw around 40 deer during their outing. Come September, they better beware.